Members Jick Magger Posted June 15, 2007 Members Share Posted June 15, 2007 My brand spanking new BD-2 has this faint yet annoying crackle as a low chord fades out. I'm using it live as well as for recording, so the noise makes this pedal completely useless for me. This is actually the second one I've tried, as I replaced the first for the same reason (they're each from a different series/run, for whatever that's worth). I've tried different amps, cables, guitars, power sources -- everything. Basically what I'm wondering is is this normal? Do I have to get the pedal modded to correct the noise? If so, I'm pretty damn disappointed in Boss. Anyone else have this problem? Thanks fer reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members streamliner Posted June 15, 2007 Members Share Posted June 15, 2007 That is the sound of a stock BD-2...nasty splatty decay. Mod it. I did the Monte Allums H2O mod, changed all the ceramic discs to silver micas, changed most of the film caps to better types, and the crackle went away completely! The pedal is much richer and more natural sounding now, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Keith SIO Posted June 15, 2007 Members Share Posted June 15, 2007 That is the sound of a stock BD-2...nasty splatty decay. +1 thats the bd-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jick Magger Posted June 16, 2007 Author Members Share Posted June 16, 2007 Cool, thanks guys. I think I'm gonna stick with the BD2 and just get it modded. I really like the sound (I would love it without the noise of course). I think I'll look into the Keeley mod I've heard so much about -- gotta see what shipping is like from Canada though. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HCadvisor Posted June 16, 2007 Members Share Posted June 16, 2007 my keeley mod had a slight crackle too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jick Magger Posted June 16, 2007 Author Members Share Posted June 16, 2007 hmm... I'm really trying to get a nice rig (on a budget of course), so any crackle or unnecessary noise at this point is not acceptable. Are there any other cool mods out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jick Magger Posted June 16, 2007 Author Members Share Posted June 16, 2007 .... Monte Allums H2O mod.... This seems like the way to go. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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