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#31

Build Reports / Re: DS-1 modded and rehoused…

Last post by Devinimpson - July 20, 2026, 06:53:36 AM

Worth noting: you could easily take the buffers out if you've already gone this far into modding the pedal, but I liked where it landed and didn't wanna push my luck. If you really don't want them even with the effect on...

www.electrosmash.com/boss-ds1-analysis slope game breaks down where the buffers start and stop. Remove those parts and set your in and out wires accordingly.

That's a pretty ambitious DS 1 project, especially keeping the original Boss board and adding true bypass afterward. I like the idea of making C3 selectable instead of committing to a single value. Having stock, darker distortion, and fuzzier lead tones in one pedal seems like a practical use of the extra switch space.

#32

Open Discussion / Re: The secret M117 flanger

Last post by jwin615 - July 13, 2026, 02:12:20 PM

And 4 beer soaked pots.

LOL. That actually might have made them work better. Those plastic pots they used in these are the one minus to this pedal. Cheeeep.

Yeah. I don't know why these were used so much in the 80w and 90s. I had a DOD performer chorus(SAD) shipped with one layer of bubble wrap in a box twice the necessary size recently. Stupid plastic pot sheered right off.

A touch of fader lube brought the Busch pots back around nicely.

#33

Open Discussion / Re: The secret M117 flanger

Last post by Scruffie - July 13, 2026, 07:18:26 AM

Mine came with NatSemi CD4013. Same rev PCB as Jessenator's. 5x 072s. And 4 beer soaked pots.

If you end up replacing the pots take a few photos of the board while they're out so we can take a look at the circuit 

#34

Open Discussion / Re: The secret M117 flanger

Last post by lars - July 12, 2026, 07:46:56 PM

And 4 beer soaked pots.

LOL. That actually might have made them work better. Those plastic pots they used in these are the one minus to this pedal. Cheeeep.

#35

Open Discussion / Re: The secret M117 flanger

Last post by jessenator - July 12, 2026, 05:41:13 PM

Mine came with NatSemi CD4013. Same rev PCB as Jessenator's. 5x 072s. And 4 beer soaked pots.

And your trimmers aren't de-gooped

#36

Open Discussion / Re: The secret M117 flanger

Last post by jwin615 - July 12, 2026, 02:01:44 AM

Mine came with NatSemi CD4013. Same rev PCB as Jessenator's. 5x 072s. And 4 beer soaked pots.

#37

Open Discussion / Re: Classic Mojo Porn ( Shin E...

Last post by Atelier del Bardo - July 09, 2026, 06:53:09 PM

Tape delays definitely work just like you said—using an actual tape loop for recording and playback, and the spacing or speed changes the delay time. I once played with an old Roland Space Echo, and it sounded wild compared to digital stuff. When the tape started getting old or dirty, the repeats would get warbly and unpredictable, which kind of added to its charm.

If you're into mixing nostalgia with more modern fun, there are sites like greatideagames.com that blend classic themes with adult gaming, and they even review and rate stuff before you jump in. Pretty interesting switch from pedals but same vibe of curated quality.

#38

Open Discussion / Re: Classic Mojo Porn ( Shin E...

Last post by Atelier del Bardo - July 09, 2026, 06:52:31 PM

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#39

Open Discussion / Re: The secret M117 flanger

Last post by lars - July 08, 2026, 11:17:43 AM

If you're one of us...you'll take a bite.

#40

Open Discussion / Re: The secret M117 flanger

Last post by jessenator - July 07, 2026, 01:52:00 AM

Fine. I'll joins the club. Thanks for the heads up lars