boss sd-1 into ts-808

so, I7m geting a sd-1 tomorrow again. I`ve had it before and sold it, because I didn`t like it. I`ll be modding it to something like a ts-808 and I found this:

It`s an easy mod, but should I include an original chip, the JRC4558 or will I just mess it up with that, and should just use the stock one?

i'd put in an IC socket so that you can change out the different types of chips until you find one that you like.

This is a great mod. I loved my SD-1 before, and loved it more after. I didnt change any IC's though.

funny, I got it today and it already had the JRC4558D in it, and it`s made in taiwan.... I liked the sound stock as well, but modded it anyway, just to see how I like it, and I do like it. Maybe I`ll unmod it sometime later. It`s a grea creamy OD, but not quite there yet, I need something more transparent. I see a Klon clone in my future:).

I think no matter what you do, the SD-1 will not be transparent. Its not made for that really. Its a cheap, good sounding OD. I personally use mine over other OD's for its bass-reducing quality, and mid spike. I dont use much gain/level at all. Tightens up an amp nicely

That modpicture the OP has posted is incorrect. It is missing some very important changes.

You can find a correct SD-1 to 808 at http://www.erikhansen.net

Also check out the "Larry Carlton" mod listed at the Indyguitarist forums.

It is extremely transparent.

And the chip currently installed in the Boss SD-1 IS a JRC4558.