Bass Mod for MXR classic overdrive

[ryognbass]

SO I picked up this little box for $30 and I must say it WAILS. The midrange is a thing of beauty and it retains a creamy character without the harsh spurting of some Tubescreamer clones that I have tried.

The bass retention is good, but not great, so I'm looking to switch out some components for a bit more low-end response. Does anyone have info on how exactly to go about this?

Thanks in advance! I highly recommend this to guitarists and bassists alike.

[DerHoggz]

Try replacing the input and output caps with larger value ones.

[fitz420]

if its an option, i'm sure it would sound great in a blend loop. then you could have your lows back without modding.

[tony_clifton]

I was gonna say blend circuit too actually. I'm still looking for a nice OD with a blend loop, something like a Pork Loin but less Way Huge (smaller footprint that is).

Anyway, glad you found a cheap slash great OD pedal, hope you can make something out of it

[ryognbass]

My entire board is set up in a blend so that was the first way i tried it, but it was still just lacking that deep OOMPH that my other drives give me. the blend is certainly a mainstay or my board and sound and certainly a viable solution for many. I'm just picky

tony, have you considered something like a catalinbread SFT or similar pedals that wouldn't necessarily require a loop?

[crapusername]

gassing hard on this pedal.
unfortunately, i know no one on that side of the pond, and no one going over on holiday either

[ryognbass]

Originally Posted by crapusername

gassing hard on this pedal.
unfortunately, i know no one on that side of the pond, and no one going over on holiday either

I'm sure we could help you out on here if you have a paypal address

[crapusername]

you have pm!

[fitz420]

Originally Posted by tony_clifton

I was gonna say blend circuit too actually. I'm still looking for a nice OD with a blend loop, something like a Pork Loin but less Way Huge (smaller footprint that is).

the voodoo lab sparkle drive is a great OD with a built in blend. works well with bass.

[ryognbass]

Originally Posted by fitz420

the voodoo lab sparkle drive is a great OD with a built in blend. works well with bass.

I was going to suggest that, but I think it actually may have an even larger footprint than the way huge, If not the same.

But back on track... Has anyone opened the M-66 up to see exactly what would need to be modded for a bit more bass?

[TheMutt]

I'd be willing to donate my classic overdrive to any pedal builder if they wanted to tinker around with it and figure it out. Provided that I got it back when they were done.

[BritPicker]

I'm currently building a blender pedal so that I can do this. I'll post some shots later. I'd rather have a separate pedal than modify an existing right now, as I can then blend whatever pedal, or combination of pedals I like, and the pedal I want to blend doesn't really have much room inside for any more components.

[ryognbass]

Originally Posted by TheMutt

I'd be willing to donate my classic overdrive to any pedal builder if they wanted to tinker around with it and figure it out. Provided that I got it back when they were done.

I second this completely. I'm itching to break this thing out!
I don't have much experience though so I'm hesitant...

Where is Ryan of fuzzrocious when you need him

[crapusername]

Ry - you have pm

[DerHoggz]

Whats the bypass like in this?