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    CS3 Mods

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    This document summarizes modifications that can be made to a Boss cs-3 compressor pedal to reduce noise and improve tone. It recommends replacing four 1uf electrolytic capacitors with 1uf film capacitors to quiet noise. A "Fat Body mod" is described that involves changing component values for a resistor and four capacitors to make the tone warmer, fuller, and less "splatty" by allowing more bass through. Links are provided for additional tone modification information and resources.

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    This document summarizes modifications that can be made to a Boss cs-3 compressor pedal to reduce noise and improve tone. It recommends replacing four 1uf electrolytic capacitors with 1uf film capacitors to quiet noise. A "Fat Body mod" is described that involves changing component values for a resistor and four capacitors to make the tone warmer, fuller, and less "splatty" by allowing more bass through. Links are provided for additional tone modification information and resources.

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    This document summarizes modifications that can be made to a Boss cs-3 compressor pedal to reduce noise and improve tone. It recommends replacing four 1uf electrolytic capacitors with 1uf film capacitors to quiet noise. A "Fat Body mod" is described that involves changing component values for a resistor and four capacitors to make the tone warmer, fuller, and less "splatty" by allowing more bass through. Links are provided for additional tone modification information and resources.

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    CS3 Mods

    Uploaded by

    Alberto Jiménez
    This document summarizes modifications that can be made to a Boss cs-3 compressor pedal to reduce noise and improve tone. It recommends replacing four 1uf electrolytic capacitors with 1uf film capacitors to quiet noise. A "Fat Body mod" is described that involves changing component values for a resistor and four capacitors to make the tone warmer, fuller, and less "splatty" by allowing more bass through. Links are provided for additional tone modification information and resources.

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    Boss cs-3 compressor mods...Courtesy of Indyguitarist.com and guitartone.

    net

    Will help quiet the noise as much as possible.


    Location Stock value Mod value What it effects
    C4 1uf elec 1 uf film
    C14 1uf elec 1 uf film Quiets the noise
    C17 1uf elec 1 uf film
    C6 1uf elec 1 uf film Quiets the noise

    Note from Brian:


    For the ultimate quietness, change c4, c14, c17, and c6 1uf electrolytic caps in the pedal to 1uf metal film, or
    just regular 1uf film caps. This should help a bit, though the real problem is the ic chip in those pedals -- though
    they are rare, they can be loud, especially when placed after the distortion. You might try to place the
    compressor before your dirt pedals and after your dirt pedals, and see which way works best for your needs.

    “Fat Body mod (formerly ross mod)” – will sound much fuller,
    warmer, and not so ‘splatty’!
    Location Stock value Mod value What it effects
    R36 100 ohm Adds richness and depth
    C2 .022 .1 uf Allows more bass to come through

    C1 (under attack .027 uf .22 uf Adds MUCH fullness…a lot of bottom end richness
    pot)
    C13 .047 uf stock 2uf/2.2uf film for Increases bass
    mod (two 1uf
    caps wired in
    parallel = 2uf)
    R5 10k 470 ohm Adds more ‘body’ to tone
    Links:
    http://www.guitartone.net/ -- more diy mods
    http://www.guitartone.net/tone -- ebook and audio download to
    show you how to set your effects, and how to get better guitartone
    http://www.brent-mason.com -- brent mason interview and audio –
    90 minutes, tons of pics
    http://www.howtoplayguitar.net/ -- jam tracks, guitar lessons,
    dvd’s

    Email:
    [email protected] for more information
    [email protected] to be notified of updates, and be registered to win
    a free mod (drawing happens about once every 4-6 weeks).

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