Gain/Dirt Pedal Mods
Whether you are looking to upgrade your effects functionality, alter it’s tonal characteristics, add-on some features or create a whole new monster, we can help you get the tone you’re looking for. If the mod you need isn’t covered below, please choose “other” on the form and describe it to us.
Functional Upgrades
Improving Existing Knobs & Switches
Range Extender
This mod extends the range of the knobs currently on your pedal. If you have a light, weak-sounding overdrive for example, or just want some extra dirt, we can swap out a couple of feedback resistors to increase your effects overall gain. If your effect is lacking a little bit of low-end or shimmer, we could also apply this concept to a tone knob (or whatever other control you want to stretch the capabilities of).
Quality Enhancer
If you turn a knob on your effect and it feels like its power steering has cut out, it might be time to replace it with a fresh pot for a smoother rotation. We can also substitute the standard 3PDT stomp switch that you find in most pedals with a relay bypass board and a soft-touch momentary switch, eliminating any pops and clicks from your switching system.
Re-Voicing
Adjusting Tonal Characteristics
Clipping Diodes
Almost every distortion pedal uses diodes in a variety of ways to create clipping and produce its signature tone. A great modification option is to simply change or even remove these diodes from a circuit to discover a whole new sound.
Tone Capacitors
A pedals tone is impacted mainly by the values of the capacitors in its signal path. We can strategically swap out these capacitors to dramatically reshape the effects frequency response, whether it’s to boost bass, cut highs, or anything in between.
Voicing Additions
Expanding Creative Capabilities
Knob Installs
Provided there’s enough room in the enclosure, we can install some extra knobs to increase the control you have on your effect. A few suggestions are a pre-gain knob, a tone knob, or a bias knob, however the options are limitless.
Switch Installs
A lot of fun things can be accomplished with the help of switches. They can be the perfect way to keep your stock tone in tact while experimenting with different voices. For example, we can easily apply this mod in conjunction with the above mentioned Clipping Diodes by installing a switch that toggles between the stock diodes and the new diodes.
Re-Modeling
Upgrading Sonic Signatures
Circuit Imitator
Wish your TS808 was a TS9? We can modify its circuitry to imitate it, and similar mods can be done to a wide variety of pedals to drastically change their tonal characteristics. This process can alter the effects sonic signature to the extent that it could be considered a whole new pedal.
Audio Overhaul
No matter how attractive a pedal is, we can all (mostly) agree that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. But what monster could waste a precious piece of pedal art? Send your favourite pedal enclosures that house your least favourite circuits our way and we’ll try our absolute best to do the artwork justice with some wicked new circuitry. If you’re unsure what sound you want out of it we’ll be glad to surprise you ;)
Re-Housing
Revamping Stock Enclosures
Circuit Transplant
Retain the heart and soul of your physically worn-down vintage effects by transplanting their circuitry to a more durable enclosure, or show your favourite cheap effects some love by moving them into a fancy new house! Some manufacturers choose to sacrifice enclosure durability by using cheap materials to reduce their costs, so re-housing can be a great way to protect these circuits for a long time to come. Don’t underestimate the inspiration that looking down at a beautiful custom pedal can provide as well! We offer a selection of finishes to choose from such as a base layer of powder-coat with a UV printed control layout, or something a little more adventurous like an acid-etched or hand painted graphic of your choice.
Each mod is an entirely unique project, meaning our costs can vary substantially from one job to the next. Please allow us the opportunity to price out your mod by filling in the form below and hitting “Request Quote”.
Once you have received a quote and have communicated to us that you would like to proceed with the mod, we will provide you with a shipping address and it is your responsibility to cover the cost of shipping and ensure your pedal is packaged properly. We are not liable for any damages or losses incurred during shipping. You can expect the cost of the mods to be at least $25+Shipping.
