Boss cs3 compressionsustainer monte allums opto plus mod compressor analog taiwan. I am unsure as ive never heard in person monte allums. Boss cs3 compressor sustainer monte allums opto mod plus by jalexquijano 17 apr 2010, 05. For instance, i will change each pedal in my live rig to a different color led. For orders, see our new website for stock boss pedals and modified boss pedals we also have the new for 2007 pedals fender bassman, fender deluxe reverb, dyna drive, fuzz, and metal core there, not on this old website yet. I picked up a bd2 so that i could do the monte allums mod but i loved the stock sound so much i didnt even do the mod. I did a regular pedal demo of the bd2 with the h20 plus monte allums mod, but i think its beneficial to hear how it can sound in action in a song. The blues drivers great cleanup factor from the guitar volume knob is not affected and neither is the pedals ability to provide a clean boost with a flat eq at low gain settings. Some people love them, some hate them, but odds are everyone needs one at one point or another. Unfortunately, that means it is also boosting the gain of the 60.
The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Hi guys, i want to know if i can trust this seller from ebay regarding the keeley mod on the boss bd2 blues driveri already own a stock bd2 and would really like to modify it boss bd2 blues driver keeley phat mod kit. Boss bd2 blues driver w monte allums h20 mod reverb. Ive always thought that cs3s are noisy if you over use them. Monte allums od308 overdrive monte allums mods individual. Boss sd1 super overdrive monte allums gt mod danelectro cool cat ct1 tremolo. Guitarsbassesstringed instruments custom built les paul plain top. Cs relic nocaster wwarmoth neck,custom strat,custom humbucker tele,italia rimini 12string,jazzmaster wlollars,sg std p90,64 silvertone dano. Monte allums sustainia trigain mt2 distortion boss bd2 blues driver boss ds1 distortion boss cs3 compressor boss dd3 digital delay boss ch1 stereo super chorus jim dunlop original crybaby wah ebow ross spring reverb korg multifx processor. We also did an allums mod to a boss cs3 that was impressive.
Guitar jar caught up with monte, to ask him more details about his products and services. This mod opens up the tone so your guitars natural tone remains pure and articulate. Boss od3 overdrive guitar effect pedal for sale online ebay. Besides that, youre hearing a gk700rb head with the highmids cranked, then prettymuch straight to the recording console. In the recording youre hearing cs3 to aphex xciter to odb, all in the ns2s loop. I have played several, and each has its own tone, its own feel. Its set for a fairlylight overdrive, and makes the odb sound even better. A shoot out of modified bd2 boss blues drivers featuring the galaxie mod, the monte allums h2o mod. Boss cs 3 compression sustainer with monte allums opto mod boss bd2 blues driver with monte allums h2o plus mod boss os2 overdrivedistortion modded by pedalmods uk, i actually have 2 of these i liked the mod so much boss hm2 heavy metal boss hf2 hi band flanger boss dd7 digital delay behringer ultra vibrato. I think youll find, after doing the mod, that this is one of the best analog choruses available. Discussion in the effect effect started by the apostle, mar 5, 2011. Many feel it is better than a certain very popular pedal modders boutique compressor that sells for 3x the cost of a modded used cs 3. Nov, 2019 monte allums h20 mod blues driver download after more effort i just gave up trying to get the ic out.
I picked up a monte allums mod ts9, my first actual ts pedal. Trying out the nash tele with a monte allums modded boss cs3, mi audio blues pro, and blue boy deluxe. I really cant afford a keely or any other higher priced compressorsustainer, but i know the keelys are good, i had a keely moded blues driver, very good pedal. Boss cs3 compression sustainer with monte allums opto mod boss bd2 blues driver with monte allums h2o plus mod boss os2 overdrivedistortion modded by pedalmods uk, i actually have 2 of these i liked the mod so much boss hm2 heavy metal boss hf2 hi band flanger boss dd7 digital delay behringer ultra vibrato. I just wanted to get some opinions on the sustain on the boss and other pedals, and yall gave me several choices so thanks a lot.
The cs3 is one of my favorite boss pedals, but it was completely useless in its stock form and sprang to life after i did a monte allums mod. Many of you have asked for a mod that would give the cs3 more bass. This mod is different from my h2o mod in that i have built the mod around the dual stacked ne5532s. Monte allums 10312015 i just finished a new mod for the cs3. I know keeley has snob appeal but you can always get as good a sound and quality much cheaper. Now i run a gk deisel dawg between the cs3 and the xciter. Here is a standard version and a monte modded version with a dr z maz 18 and a king bee guitars.
Normally these create a nice creamy sound of a tube amp all the way up to some nice warm overdrive. Here for sale is a bd2 blues driver pedal in great shape with a newly performed monte allums h20 mod. I forgot to specify which of mods this is in the video, but it is the opto mod, not opto plus. This way i can glance down and immediately know which pedal effect is currently on. Excellent boss sd1 super overdrive pedal with the monte allums 808. I switch between the cs3, an mxr dyna comp and a marshall ed1. Monte allums 10312015 i just finished a new mod for the cs 3. About six months ago, i performed the h2o plus mod from monte allums on my blues driver and found that it made the pedal much more useable. The bd2 is arguably one of the best boss pedals right out of the box, and with a few precision adjustments from the fromel laboratory, this pedal can rival the best boutique stomp boxes on the market. Boss bd2 blues stack i just finished up my cs3 opto mod and my bd2 stack. This is a awesome rare vintage boss compression pedal. Many of you have asked for a mod that would give the cs 3 more bass.
Keeley vs monte allums discussion in effects, pedals, strings. Boss blues driver shootout monte allums, machine head pedals. However, this one has the monte allums mod installed so it sounds like a marshall plexi when the drive is cranked up. This buy it now auction is for a boss compression sustainer cs1 guitar effects pedal in used condition and perfect working order. I agree with voxandtele that you might want to look into some of the mods available. True bypass mods monte allums mods pedal mods, pickguard. Bd2 blues stack plus mod kit this is my newest mod for the bd2. Jun 08, 2012 the cs 3 is one of my favorite boss pedals, but it was completely useless in its stock form and sprang to life after i did a monte allums mod. For the bd2, i completely eliminated the nasty decay issue and the tone is very thick and warm. Boss blues driver bd2 guitar effects pedal with monte allums h20 plus mod. Ive tried the ross, keeley, and boss cs1, cs2, and cs3 but none of them had the compression im using to hearing with the eagles. Boss cs3 compression sustainer monte allums mod boss dd3 digital delay made in japan boss ds1 distortion made in taiwan boss ds2 turbo distortion made in japan. However if you get the monte allums mod, it is a fine as the keeley, arguably better.
Just a couple added comments now that ive had a couple of days to play through this monte allums blues stack plus modded boss blues driver bd2. Over the years, ive owned and played modified pedals from all of the aforementioned companies all good people and many i consider friends, i. Id venture to say its nearly as popular as the beloved tube screamer. I bought the keeley modded blues driver when it was on sale at a local shop i love this pedal. This is, by far, the best oddistortion pedal i have ever played.
Buy boss electric guitar effects pedals and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The tube screamer is a nice pedal and i think if it was between a stock bd2 and the tube screamer i would choose the tube screamer. Monte allums 7302015 i just finished a new mod for the cs 3. I have purchased a boss bd2 blues driver and an sd1 super overdrive and i am debating between keeley and monte allums mods. Whats a good compressor pedal, and why do you use one. As stated the pedal has had the monte allums h20 plus mod. Compressors used as sustainers will boost the gain of the signal as its envelop decays. Here is a standard version and a monte modded version with a dr z maz 18 and a king bee guitars relic. Mine is always on, and i can control cleandirt and output all from my guiitar volume knob. Monte allums boutique guitar effects interview guitar jar. The closest ocd dealer to me is an hour away, and im poor and am keeping gas to a minimum. If youre looking for a straight forward, 3 knob overdrive that sounds fantastic and is extremely easy to build, this is the kit for you. Here are the sound samples we have finished so far for the dexter mod pedals sample 1 daphon with dextermods sheepshagger mod this sample has 3 takes each playing the same riff through 3 st.
That characteristic strat tone just seems to fit this pedal like a glove. Hi guys, i want to know if i can trust this seller from ebay regarding the keeley mod on the boss bd2 blues driver i already own a stock bd2 and would really like to modify it boss bd2 blues driver keeley phat mod kit. Oct, 2008 the boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. I want to get rid of the high hiss and noise produced by the level and sustain pots on my stock boss cs3.
Nov 17, 2008 i wrote down my chain already but to avoid scrolling here it is. Boss blues driver bd2 monte allums mod roots rock demo. Details about monte allums modified boss cs3 compression sustainer. The mods that i sell for this pedal push the blues driver into hifi territory. The bd2 delivers the creamy, slightly crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Modify your danelectro daddyo overdrive with upgrades etsy. He replaces many of the cheap components, but also adds an opamp that acts as a great tone buffer and keeps the hiss of the pedal quiet. This is a bridge humbucker into guitar rig set for a clean bassman emulation with some delay and reverb for ambience. New listing boss bd2 blues driver guitar effect pedal. Since i chose this one, you can obviously tell i am happy with it. Ive been leaning toward the recent dyna comp lately for a slight squeeze but the cs3 is ok. Monte allums 7302015 i just finished a new mod for the. So, please check the pedal after each component change to make sure it is functioning properly. Boss bd2 blues driver keeley freak fuzz mod overdrivefuzz analog taiwanusa.
While many players like the sound of the stock pedal just fine, many other guitarists like the basic tone but just want it bettermore organic, responsive and dynamic. Up for sale is a used, but not abused boss bd2 blues driver. Monte allums mod, cs3 monte allums mod, but my favorite is voodoo labs sparkle drive. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps. Monte allums 7302015 i just finished a new mod for the cs3. But when you turn the gain up, it has a very smooth, sustaining drive i would bet could easily rival many of the boutique pedals out there. Boss cs3 compression sustainer pedal wmonte allums opto plus mod boss bd 2 blues driver pedal wkeeley mod boss ce5 chorus ensemble pedal boss tu3 chromatic tuner pedal joyo dseed delay pedal boss fdr1 fender 65 reverb pedal boss rc2 loop station pedal boss gt1 multieffects processor behringer sf300 fuzz behringer to800 vintage.
Show your pedal board the worship community forums. As far as compressors go, ive tried a lot of them but the mxr dyna comp has the best sound to my ears. To me, it mimics a tube amp quite well in terms of a real overdriven amp sound. Unfollow used boss blues driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in. Sasha brusin sent me this mp3 he recorded using my new h2o plus mod with the new chip adapter. Ive found it to be equally valuable as a transparent clean bo. I think youll find, after doing the mod, that this is one of the best analog choruses. Pedal is in amazing condition one spot on the front right of pedal is the only real sign of wear. Anyone else do the blues driver h2o mod monte allums. Best pedal for marshall tones i really like the mxr distortion. I get marshall tones that even could fool me out of a monte allums boss ds1 my vinyl record collection updated 11 august 2015. Allums blues stack plus mod for the boss blues driver. My regular cs 3 mod is my best selling mod to date and rightly so. After more effort i just gave up trying to get the ic out. One of the lesser known companies is monte allums, but some guitarists are saying his pedals are head and shoulders above the competition. I like noodling with compressors and the cs3 is ok.
Ive had blues driver mod, and as a 20 year user of a bd2 pretty much since pedal came out feel like the range and dynamics of those 3 controls, work best if left alone stock. Feb 21, 2009 trying out the nash tele with a monte allums modded boss cs 3, mi audio blues pro, and blue boy deluxe. The fulltone full drive 2 is also a nice pedal as well as the reverend train. The bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Boss bd2 blues driver modifications fromel electronics. The od308 on its own is a very impressive kit, but with your cs3 mod, bdh2o plus and. I wrote down my chain already but to avoid scrolling here it is.
Please contact us w any questions, thanks for viewing and have a great day. The byoc british blues overdrive kit is based on the marshall blues breaker which is quickly becoming a favorite of diyers and boutique builders as a more transparent sounding alternative to the typical tubescreamer clones. Honestly, an expectation bias convinced me that the stock one must be inadequate, and the modded one must sound much better. Boss cs 3 diy pedal mod kits my regular cs 3 mod, according to some, is what put me on the map as a legitimate diy pedal mod supplier. Boss blues driver monte allums mod vs stock version bd2. Bd2 monte allums mod, cs 3 monte allums mod, but my favorite is voodoo labs sparkle drive. Its now the best sounding compressor ive ever had with my rig.
Will the monte allums opto mod plus solve this issue. Boss blues driver shootout monte allums, machine head pedals, and stock version bd2 mod modded duration. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd2 blues driver. I usually use a super bright blue led for my bd2 blues driver, a super bright yellow led for my sd1 super over drive and a super bright white led for my cs 3 compressor. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually. Relay bypass module rmb true bypass mod i have continually been asked if i had a mod to add true bypass to the pedals i offer mods for. Taking nothing away from the h2o, the h2o is a top. This pedal now boasts a very transparent, smooth, tubelike distortion and goes from just broken up blues tones to screaming leads. Oct 14, 2010 one of the lesser known companies is monte allums, but some guitarists are saying his pedals are head and shoulders above the competition.
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