to mod or not to mod...? Boss ODB-3 vs Boss ODB-3
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
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Is modding your Boss ODB-3 bass overdrive worth it? There are so many mods possible that we had to pick one that contrasts heavily with the original version of that pedal.
Enjoy the video!
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recording signal chain:
. van Loo bass prototype medium scale 5 string bass
. GP Lightstone Tube 2 preamp (no eq)
. UA apollo twin audio interface
reamping signal chain:
. Plamer DACCAPO
. Overdrive pedals
. Becos Twain compresor (50% wet/dry)
. GP Lightstone Tube 2 preamp (no eq)
. UA apollo twin audio interface
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Love your sense of humour. I think I like the modded one but I agree with you that they sound great together. I own a Boss DS-1 that I currently do not use on my board but I've seen a few different mods for the DS-1 as well. Again, so hard to tell if it's worth the modding.
😅 thanks! About the mod: I keep on telling myself that I want to try, but never have the time to do so, I’m too busy! And as I said in the video, there are so many great pedals and builders out there that, in my case, I honestly think it’s not worth it… unless??? We’ll see 😉
The modded version is quite interesting, I bet it would make a short scale bass with flatwounds sound maaaaassive. Very funny video!
I guess so too! I find the low very “boxy” as I mentioned in the video, so as long as it’s not boosted too much then it should sound great with short scale + flatwounds.
Did anyone else love the sound of stacking both?
☝🏻 ME! Oh… I did say it the video, didn’t I? Both on or both off at the same time!
Definitely prefer the modded sound. To me the original always sounds like two tones on top of each other whereas the modded one feels more (dare I say it) organic. Just my 2c!
I agree with you 100%.
Me ha entretenido bastante este VS y al final prefiero ambos pedales fuera de mi board, ya sea de adorno o como pisa papeles. Sigue con el gran contenido!
Pisa papeles? 😂😂😂
@@thewetterbass Paperweight 🤣😅
En la era digital hasta para pisar papeles no servirían!!! 😈🤣
Aye! lovely
Can you add a link to the mod or can the modder post his mod?? This sounds fantastic.
It’s the wampler mod. It’s quite easy to find it if you google it. Let me know if you have difficulties finding it. The idea is trying stuff out and there are even levels of mods to further fine tune the pedal to your liking.
I modded mine a few years ago. It's kind of a cross between the two. I replaced the diodes with 1N4148s, which gave a smoother distortion. I tamed the high end a bit, but not this much.
4148s, nice! Yeah… I guess you can vary the color of the drive/distortion but its sound basically stays the same, right?
@@thewetterbass LEDs have a higher clipping threshold. They sounded harsher than the 4148 diodes. They clip sooner so the sound was smoother and more compressed. But the volume of the distortion channel is a little lower now. I’m going to try and increase the gain into the clipping stage. I really like the way this pedal sounds with a Joyo Ultimate Drive feeding it.
@@DavidRavenMoon you should check out the Comodoro rat video on the channel. On that pedal there a clipping mode switch that selects 4148, non or LEDs. Clearly more compression and less volume with 4148 as you mention.
It sounds great when both are on together…LOL
They both have a place in the right mix. Can you get the originals sound in the modded version? That way you have two pedals in one.
My guess is that to have both sounds would mean finding extra space on the board inside the pedal for the extra components and having all kinds of switches outside to select them. That would not be very practical, don’t you think? The idea of modding is to find a sound that suits the best your needs and leave it as it is. 👍🏻
In all honesty, I'm just glad I sold mine 😂 even modifications can't save that thing.
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at 4:40 you hear what the mod was designed to produce. that phatness gurgle. the original sounds too fizzy with no definition.
6:12 me dejaste anonadado con la pronunciacion
Hacemos lo que podemos! 😜
Is that a Taurus T26 hanging on your wall?
Hi! Nop… Prototypes I make (except for the black Fender Jazz Bass). New and definite 5 string 34” scale version coming up soon. And with a surprise inside…
@@thewetterbass Nice man! looks amazing!
I bet that for the price of the pedal and the mod you can buy a better bass overdrive.
Exactly. If I remember correctly I mentioned that too in the video. There are so many cool alternatives from both popular companies and boutique builders out there that I don’t think it’s worth it. Unless you enjoy moding of course... 😉
I just bought parts to mod about 10 ODB-3s (as the parts are sold in packs) and paid less than 10 dollars.... So you lost the bet.
Oh cool! Love to know more about these mods. Anywhere we can follow you?
@@mazdah It's good to know. I was wrong.
@@thewetterbass it is the Wampler Mod, invented by Brian Wampler, Brian shared it on the internet. In most basic version, you need to replace three parts. In more advanced - two more (diodes). It is easy to determine if you look inside - stock ODB-3 has two red diodes on the board. Of course you need solder kit and some soldering skills. Of course Brian spent his time inventing this (and every other mod) and I am sure that this is the most expensive part of every mod. Time spent thinking, experimenting and doing it :)
*GIMME DAT MODDED BOSS BASS DRIVE!!!*
_I'M NOT JOKING. HOW MUCH $$$ AND WHO DO I PAY?_
😂 ok ok!!! Tell you what, ask Boss to do ODB-3 Wampler collaboration… they did that with JHS and the angry driver, didn’t they?
@@thewetterbass I have never been so excited to look up a company's email before.
@@thewetterbass I discovered the BOSS VO-1 Vocoder. PUSH YOR BASS THROUGH IT!!!
@@thewetterbass Fission Mailed. No email, but dropped a comment on their latest video.
hope hurts :(
You know you won’t get away by not listing the complete mod somewhere?
😂… I hoped I would!!! As I said in the video, the pedal belongs to a subscriber (Luis). He followed the Wampler mod but changed the value of one resistance for highs (3x higher than recommended) and used orange LEDs instead of silicon diodes because after trying both he said the sound is less compressed and has more low gain range. Does that help?
@@thewetterbass sure it helps! I started modding mine, but after watching this one I may go all the way. Merci.
Let us know how it turns out please!!!
@@thewetterbass sure, when I get the time, but first I have a bass cab to revisit, plus I just received another yellowish box of dirt from DOD that’s taking all my attention, eheh.
DOD 250? If it is that one, tell me if it sounds like the Ananashead blend bass drive!
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