CS-3 self mod

Crunka · #1 07-07-2009, 11:40 PM

Hey, so I have a Boss CS-3 and I'd like to improve it a bit. It's alright, but it could sound better, however I wouldn't like to spend a lot of money.

Anyway, I came across this:

http://www.indy-guitarist.com/inc/sdetail/541

Has anyone tried this? it's relatively cheap.

this would be my first time modding a pedal, ever. is it very difficult? moreover, that's a guitarist website and i don't know whether it will work as well with bass.

thanks guyz.

sillyfabe · #2 07-08-2009, 12:37 AM

im about to get a cs-3 and was wondering the same thing about modding it when i get it so im all ears!

bongomania · #3 07-08-2009, 12:42 AM

I haven't tried the Indyguitarist mod, but I've done (copied) the Humphrey mod several times, and it's a good thing. It's fairly easy, the only tricky part is a couple of spots where a physically large capacitor is a tight fit, and requires some finagling. Otherwise no biggie.

Here it is: http://www.ovnilab.com/articles/cs3modding.shtml

jucas · #4 07-08-2009, 12:45 AM

Actually, looking at my humphrey CS-3 when I had it and the indyguitarist modding pedals pdf they were almost identical. I don't know if either one has changed in the last year or two though.

NickD · #5 10-11-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bongomania

I haven't tried the Indyguitarist mod, but I've done (copied) the Humphrey mod several times, and it's a good thing. It's fairly easy, the only tricky part is a couple of spots where a physically large capacitor is a tight fit, and requires some finagling. Otherwise no biggie.

Here it is: http://www.ovnilab.com/articles/cs3modding.shtml

Just like to say thanks to you (Bongomania) for helping to clarify the world of compression to me on your website - much appreciated.
Never been a massive fan of compression, but have needed one recently due to the material I'm doing.

Bought a cheap CS-3 & modded it as per your instructions, it's pretty good - pleasantly surprised. Could even become a convert!

Cheers
Nick

SFjonstarr · #6 10-11-2009, 02:41 PM

I would just start listening to old Tony Levin stuff with Peter Gabriel if I was looking for a reason to become a compression convert. These mods seem pretty managable. I might have to try this at some point.