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Got a second Death Metal today. Anybody know if there are differences in the circuits between FX86 and FX86B? My "new" one is the B version, and it seems brighter, with less bass. I got them both to sound almost identical, but not quite. The knobs are all at different locations than on my first pedal. Do you think it's a matter of aging components, or are the circuits that much different?
Thanks!
Thanks!
I never really thought I had the need for a compressor but this popped up dirt cheap. I'm excited to check it out this weekend.
I like my Milk Box. I don't ever really turn it on anymore but it's a great sounding little unit.
Stainless Steel DOD FX American Series Baseplate
I'm not sure if this has been posted before but this company makes baseplates that cover up the battery compartment.
I'm not sure if this has been posted before but this company makes baseplates that cover up the battery compartment.
I've also bought replacement battery doors off of eBay. They have the "old" and "new" styles, with and without the little metal bar at the bottom of the door.
So, I have an all FX Series board for my guitar rig, and am working on the modern DOD stuff for another board. I've got most of my dirt needs covered, but nothing high gain and thrashy enough. Anything in their modern incarnation that reaches Death Metal or Super American Metal territory? I need something tight and thrashy. The Gunslinger, 250, Boneshaker, and Carcosa are all great, but not tight enough. Thanks.
Bought milkbox and death metal (86b). Haven't got them yet, but I thought you should be informed.
Gonna try this question again, as well as this one - any thoughts on the current run of the DOD 280 Compressor?
I know the current BiFET Boost and FX10 are supposed to be the same circuit, but mine act differently. Can anyone confirm that the current run has less gain? To get identical boost, I have to run it about 50% hotter than my old FX10. Is that normal?
Also, it seems odd to me that they’re the same, since there are some obvious differences, at least appearance wise. The knobs positions are reversed! Of course, I don’t know squat about the innards, just an odd observation for two pedals that are supposed to be the same.
Edit: I was a bit zealous in my description. It’s only about 25% more on the knobs. Maybe component drift caused by aging?
Also, it seems odd to me that they’re the same, since there are some obvious differences, at least appearance wise. The knobs positions are reversed! Of course, I don’t know squat about the innards, just an odd observation for two pedals that are supposed to be the same.
Edit: I was a bit zealous in my description. It’s only about 25% more on the knobs. Maybe component drift caused by aging?
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im thinking there not 100% the same, as i think they have some updated parts or tweaks on the circuits.
i have on and think its great but never played an original.
Definitely some updates, they have a buffer switch and true bypass now. Tone-wise they seem identical as well. Just an observation, really. They both work great for my needs.
I too have the new DOD 410 bifet boost, and I remember reading here on talkbass the Digitech Rep's comment on this.
He clearly said the old FX10 and the new reissue 410 are the exact same circuit (besides the true bypass switch and the added buffer)
He clearly said the old FX10 and the new reissue 410 are the exact same circuit (besides the true bypass switch and the added buffer)
