Let’s face it:
As pedal geeks, we are perfectionists. When one of our
boxes simply isn’t cutting it, the whole arrangement is off,
and we aren’t too happy about it. When money is no object,
those of us dissatisfied with the sound of our current gear
often satiate this feeling by simply buying more pedals.
While this is a great fantasy to keep tucked in the back of
our minds in the “Powerball” file, this is not feasible for many
of us. Some guitarists are handy with a soldering iron, and
certain situations pose no threat to a rig’s integrity. Those
with the know-how to modify pedals will often do so, space
permitting. However when dissatisfaction meets a lack of
knowledge and funds, this is where inner turmoil can chip
away at a person.
Worry no more, my friend, for I have amassed a list of some
very popular pedal modifications for you, the novice, which
can be performed with minimal knowledge. Some of these
mods require no parts at all—just some tools!
Words by Nicholas Kula
ToneReport.com
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