vanneste
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I've just been dealing with a great guy in the states, Robert Keeley:
www.RobertKeeley.com
I linked to the site from www.legendarytones.com who sell NOS RC4558P chips to mod the TS-9 reissue (or indeed other models) to exact TS-808 spec - with original chips.
If you want the mod supplied fitted they link you to Robert Keeley; an FX guru who I reckon is probably worth knowing. He couldn't have been more helpful.
You get a choice of 'brown mod' carbon capacitors or the original carbon film type. The 'brown mod' is fashionable but by no means worthwhile if you want the true TS-808 sound. Also the original capacitors make the unit quieter. The PayPall receipt as standard confirms 'brown mod' capacitors, so you need to drop Robert a quick email to change this choice if that's what you want. A choice he seems to very much endorse.
The deal is a brand new boxed TS-9 modded to true TS-808 for $153 US, around ?100 sterling - including delivery worldwide byair freight. I'm expecting delivery around 10 days from date of order.
I've checked everywhere and can't find a brand new TS-9 reissue in the UK for under ?85.00. The mod kit is $14.99 inc delivery from legendarytones. So ?100 for a new pedal with pro-fitted original parts, delivered from the states is pretty keen More so when you consider the cost of TS-808's these days.
So there it is - fine if you like that kind of thing! I'll post when it arrives. Obviously we all have out favourites; even so an interesting deal - I'm mostly after lead boost so this should do a great job.
:wink:
www.RobertKeeley.com
I linked to the site from www.legendarytones.com who sell NOS RC4558P chips to mod the TS-9 reissue (or indeed other models) to exact TS-808 spec - with original chips.
If you want the mod supplied fitted they link you to Robert Keeley; an FX guru who I reckon is probably worth knowing. He couldn't have been more helpful.
You get a choice of 'brown mod' carbon capacitors or the original carbon film type. The 'brown mod' is fashionable but by no means worthwhile if you want the true TS-808 sound. Also the original capacitors make the unit quieter. The PayPall receipt as standard confirms 'brown mod' capacitors, so you need to drop Robert a quick email to change this choice if that's what you want. A choice he seems to very much endorse.
The deal is a brand new boxed TS-9 modded to true TS-808 for $153 US, around ?100 sterling - including delivery worldwide byair freight. I'm expecting delivery around 10 days from date of order.
I've checked everywhere and can't find a brand new TS-9 reissue in the UK for under ?85.00. The mod kit is $14.99 inc delivery from legendarytones. So ?100 for a new pedal with pro-fitted original parts, delivered from the states is pretty keen More so when you consider the cost of TS-808's these days.
So there it is - fine if you like that kind of thing! I'll post when it arrives. Obviously we all have out favourites; even so an interesting deal - I'm mostly after lead boost so this should do a great job.
:wink: