Members grunge782 Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 I've recently acquired a boss ds-1 I plan on modding. I have seen these kits on eBay- http://cgi.ebay.com/Keeley-Ultra-Mod-Kit-Boss-DS-1-DS1-w-True-Bypass-/180570394406?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2a0ad58f26 http://cgi.ebay.com/Keeley-Ultra-Seeing-Eye-Mod-Kit-Boss-DS-1-DS1-/180563464306?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2a0a6bd072 I am wondering if these are any good? I was going to go that route or follow these instructions- http://www.instructables.com/id/Modify-Your-Boss-DS-1/and then buy my parts from Small bear. Also which mod would you guys suggest, the ultra or seeing eye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smudge_lad Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 I had one modded with both the ultra and SEM, with a toggle switch. Both mods sound awesome, and really change how the pedal sounds. To me, the Ultra was better as it was fatter with more bass. I bought it that way though, so can't really help you with any questions on the actual build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pewtershmit Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 Honestly i thought my ultra sounded the pretty much the same as my stock ds1. In the end its still gonna sound like a ds1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grunge782 Posted July 19, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 Honestly i thought my ultra sounded the pretty much the same as my stock ds1. In the end its still gonna sound like a ds1. Mostly looking just to go through the process of modding a pedal. However, if I am going to go through the trouble of that, then I might as well figure out whats the best route to go. Just wondering, was yours a pedal actually modded by Keeley? Or was it some parts you got on your own? From lots of the clips and youtube demo's I've heard online it makes quite a difference to my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pewtershmit Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 Mine was done by keeley. Ended up keeping the stock one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aaron SS Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 Honestly i thought my ultra sounded the pretty much the same as my stock ds1. In the end its still gonna sound like a ds1. Ears are bork'd Go with the ultra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AluminumFalcon Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 I did the SEM on my DS-1. The output is greater, and it has more bass and a wider range of gain, but the shrill high end is still there if the tone is past noon. It was a fun experiment, but that pedal is on the chopping block right now to make way for more DIY adventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pewtershmit Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 Ears are bork'd Go with the ultra my playing makes everything I play through sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aaron SS Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pewtershmit Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 I've met him and his wife. He seemed nice, though I didn't notice as his wife has huge tits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Parah Salin Posted July 19, 2011 Members Share Posted July 19, 2011 That hair is magnificent. Does he use Head and Shoulders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grunge782 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 Just as an update, I went ahead and got the DS-1 kit. Took a while to do, but its now wired up and working nicely. It definitely still has a lot of DS-1 characteristics, but I noticed a lot more clarity and a less "squarish" feel to it. I also found the Ultra mode to sound fatter than the SEM, but I like both. I think it works best into an amp with a little gain all ready and if you set the pedal with moderate gain. It adds a lot of thickness to chords which is great. Worth the mod IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AluminumFalcon Posted August 5, 2011 Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 Nice. I just sold my modded DS-1. Not playing the rock music anymore so I figured I'd pass it on to someone who would get better use out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted August 5, 2011 Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 That hair is magnificent. Does he use Head and Shoulders? I think it's all the donuts he eats. Donuts give you volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members El Parto Posted August 5, 2011 Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 my playing makes everything I play through sound good. Your delay pedal sounds like a DS-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pewtershmit Posted August 5, 2011 Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 I delay my own notes thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grunge782 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 Nice. I just sold my modded DS-1. Not playing the rock music anymore so I figured I'd pass it on to someone who would get better use out of it. I initially thought about selling the pedal when I first started the mod. After investing too much time to actually get the damn thing put together cleanly there is NO way I'd sell this thing. The modding was a learning experience, but I learned that I only want to occasionally do small mods. I don't know how some people can stand leaning over these things for hours day after day. I'm also surprisingly happy with the pedals sound, especially through my JCA20. I wasn't expecting it to be a serious use pedal for me, but it might end up so. And I doubt I'll ever stop playing rock music completely all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andreas Posted August 5, 2011 Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 Is it just me, or is there something slightly off about some random guy (that isn't Keeley himself) selling "Keeley mod" kits...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members El Parto Posted August 5, 2011 Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 Sounds perfectly fine to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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