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BOSS
BD-2 Blues Driver (Blues Honey) Increased bass response, more tonal control, increased smoothness and higher quality sound, more asymmetrial clipping, lower background noise

BF-2 Flanger (Royal Velvet) Increased depth, improved resonance, high fidelity
CE-2 Chorus (Crystal) Takes this landmark pedal to higher levels. Increased depth, faster rate available, higher fidelity sound, cap replacement breathes new life into a vintage pedal
CE-3 Chorus (Two Girl Harmony) Increased depth, faster top end rate, greater clarity, a pleasure to hear

CE-5 Chorus (Triple Eye) Makes the status LED have a triple function (On/Off, Pulses with the Rate, Brightness based on Depth)
CS-3 Compressor (Main Squeeze) Enhanced Harmonics and Endless Sustain! Through extensive modifications we’ve dramatically improved the BOSS CS-3 making it more articulate, transparent and musical. With a lower noise floor, added depth, and increased bass response, the Main Squeeze adds fat sustain and amazing note clarity to your sound. Whether playing through solid state or tube amps this sweet baby will make your sound smoother without compromising any of the organic qualities of your amp and speakers. With increased touch sensitivity the Main Squeeze places singing leads and instant feedback at your fingertips. Your amp will sound richer, warmer, and more spacious. Great as a compressor or a volume boost!  A bright yellow LED replaces the BOSS red one. For MIJ models, like the CS-2, it breathes new life into them!

CS-3 Compressor (NOS Tube) Vintage vibe and mojo! In the spirit of the Fairchild 660 and Altec 436 compressors, as they were the "secret weapons" of the Beatles engineers at Abbey Road in the 60's, the NOS Tube helps to capture the coveted subtle tube compression, organic feel and open air of these legendary compressors. Its use of germanium diodes and circuit upgrades create the tube like fluid compression for use on acoustic and electric guitars, vocals or drums for the vintage organic sound. The NOS Tube just keeps "getting better all the time".
DD-3 to DD-5 Digital Delay (SlowTape) Your digital delay will rival any analog one. Decaying repeats and analog tone!
DS-1 Distortion (Tweed Bassman Blonde) See above tab 

DS-1 Distortion (Triple Rectifier Brunette) See above tab

DS-1 Distortion (JCM 800 Redhead) See above tab

DS-2 Turbo Distortion (Supercharger) Taking both modes even further with increased gain, greater clarity and lower noise floor. Go from Turbo to Supercharger!
GE-7 Equalizer (Studio Grade) More precise control, higher fidelity, lower noise, excellent for recording and ultra low noise
HM-2 Heavy Metal Distortion (Cat-O-Nine) Cut through the mix with authority! The CON mod takes this great pedal higher with more gain available, less fuzziness, fuller frequency response, more responsive and lowered background noise. Heavy metal thunder!

LMB-3 Bass Limiter Enhancer (Thunder) Greater clarity, lower backgroud noise, improved signal integrity, more punch
MD-2 Mega Distortion (Hardcore) More fun than beating up the bully who tried to take your lunch money. Seriously, brutal distortion with near non-existent background noise even when maxxed and  amazing clarity!

MT-2 Metal Zone Distortion (Exclusive - Chris Stookey "Metal Hottie" Mod ) Chris Stookey - Lead Guitarist of Sinister Mercy. The Metal Hottie was designed to Chris's demanding specifications. Seething distortion, extreme "thump" lows, HUGE EQ range, harmonically saturated pinch squeals, Chris calls it his, "bone-jarring brick house of distortion"

MT-2 Metal Zone Distortion (Exclusive - Chris Stookey "Lead Metal Hottie" Mod) As if the Metal Hottie weren't enough, the LMH was also designed to Chris's insane specs for searing soloing. Same seething Distortion as the Metal Hottie but with mid-range boost and smoothed top end distortion ideal for solo work.
OD-1 Overdrive (Legacy) Increased bass response, smoother gain, more precise sound, lower background noise
OD-2 Overdrive (Legacy-2) Same as Legacy
OD2-R Overdrive with remote (Legacy-2) Same as Legacy
OD-3 Overdrive (Legacy-3) Cranks the latest OD evolution of tone to an over the top pedal with authority and clarity, enhanced frequency response and low noise.  
ODB-3 BASS Overdrive (Low Rider) - Adds mids, warmth and fatness. Improved frequency response, more clean, smooth tone coming through. More clarity, punch and lower background noise. Ride low and lay it down!

ODB-3 BASS Overdrive (Exclusive - Kim Breeden Mod ) Designed to Kim's demanding specs. Throttled growl, more power and thunder! See Kim tearin' it up on tour with Gator!

OS-2 Overdrive-Distortion (Dual Drive) The drive of both worlds made better! Wider range of Gain, added low end, increased clarity, lower noise floor. Shift your Gain into high gear with Dual Drive!
SD-1 Super Overdrive (TS808) To Ibanez TS808 specs but with more clarity, increased bass response, more gain and edge available, the evolution of the great TS808!

SD-1 Super Overdrive (LovePedal Eternity) To LPE specs, a top shelf Pro pedal without the price tag. Due to its complexity and extent, the mod price is $99

SD-1 Super Overdrive (BASS SD-1) All the SD1 tone for BASS! Tube like tone, smooth breakup, greater clarity, lower noise floor. Also, gives Earth shaking lows for drop tuned and seven string guitars!
SD-2 Dual Overdrive (Axle) More dynamic, fuller sound, more bottom end, enhanced clarity, more organic sound. Pulls the heavy load!
TR-2 Tremolo (MojoVibe) Faster rate, high end sparkle, corrects volume drop, lower background noise. Create an atmospheric change with your MojoVibe!

 

DUNLOP CRYBABY

GCB-95 Please see the Wah Mods tab

JH-1 Please see the Wah Mods tab


DANELECTRO
Daddy O DO-1 Overdrive (Big Daddy) Takes the Daddy and kicks it up a notch. More signature DO-1 sound comes through with fuller tone, less fuzzines, cleans up better, more tube amp like response and clarity. Watch out, here comes Big Daddy-O! 
Fabtone Distortion (Supertone) More gain available, assymetrical tube like clipping, cleaner when gain turned low. Take your tone from Fab to Super!

DOD
FX60 Stereo Chorus (DPSP) Increases the depth of the chorus, allows more of an increase in speed, quieter background noise.
OD250 Preamp-Distortion (GB 250) Upgrades the circuit to the landmark grey box DOD OD 250 specifications. Grey never sounded so good!

YJM308 Preamp-Distortion (GB 250) Upgrades the circuit to the landmark grey box DOD OD 250 specifications. Grey never sounded so good! 

FX55B/C Supra Distortion (Intense) More low end and thicker distortion. Less brittle highs. More dynamic and responsive.
GFX70 Extreme Distortion (Brutal) Fatter tone, increased dynamics, lower noise floor, full rip your face off gain!

ELECTRO HARMONIX
Big Muff Pi Fuzz - black, russian version - (QOSA) Brings back mids for a BIG, FULL sound for a QUEENS OF the STONE AGE type of tone. The distortion can also be modified for more of a creamier or high gain sound (one or the other, not both). Please specify if you want this change made. Also, there is the option to have seperate Bass and Treble controls (please inquire beforehand as this requires drilling a hole to add another pot - please add $10 to the cost of the mod). The QOSA mod turns this great fuzz into an AWESOME one!

IBANEZ
MS10 Metal Charger Distortion (SuperCharger) Improved dynamic response, much fuller sounding, more bottom end, replaces the muddiness with warmth, clarity and punch!
TM5 Thrash Metal Distortion (Rough Knight) Heavy lows, throttled gain, searing pinch squeals, low noise!
TS5 Tubescreamer (ProTone) The TS5 is an amazing value! Once modded, get the awesome TS9 Pro tone. 
TS7 Tubescreamer (TS808 Custom) An industry secret! Circuit modded to TS808 specs but with greater clarity, more gain available, added bass and quieter operation. It's a TS808 with more but without the price!

TS9 Tubescreamer (Pro) Increased bass response, greater clarity, cleaner on low settings, more gain available and lower noise. One of our most popular mods. Get yours sounding like a Pro!

TS9 Tubescreamer (TS808) Have your TS9 modded to exact TS808 specs for that 808 tone.

TS808 Tubescreamer (Heritage) A landmark pedal in its own right but has areas that can be improved upon. With the Heritage you get increased bass response, cleaner on low settings, more gain available when cranked up, a high fidelity tone and lower noise! Have your TS808 upgraded for world class tone.
CM5 Classic Metal Distortion (Sabbath) Intense attitude, searing lead tone & low background noise. "I am IRON MAN"
DL5 Digital Delay (SlowTape) For an analog tape like sound
SM9 Super Metal Distortion (Unbreakable) More active dynamics, heavy low end, increased clarity, wicked tone!
SM7 Smashbox Distortion (Evil Genius) More aggresive modern gain, wider frequency range, tight responsiveness for sinfully evil riffs!
TK999US Tube King Distortion (King Cobra) Searing hot tube growl with serious lows, potent mids & crystal highs for a venomous tone!
CP5 Compressor (Velvet) More punch and transparency, quieter operation, more open air feel.

LF7 Lo Fi (AM Radio) Tighter filtering, low noise and improved dynamics to give a unique tone twist "I'm on a Mexican ray-dee-o"

MARSHALL
BB-2 Blues Breaker Overdrive (Mayall) Smooth, pro sounding with increased clarity, improved gain structure and lower noise floor. Will help you become one of the Blues Greats!
GV-2 Guv'nor Plus (Lord) Upgrades an awesome pedal to Lord quality. Rock solid gain at all levels with no hiss or background noise, greater clarity so notes leap off the fretboard, increased frequency response. You will RULE over your subjects!
JH-1 Jackhammer (Punisher) Relentless attack, sustain  and dynamics. A HARD ROCKIN' weapon of choice.
Shredmaster Distortion (Sir Shred) For when enough is never enough. Insane distortion bordering on extortion! For the most discriminating Master of Shred! Use only at owner's discretion!

 

MAXON
OD9 Tubescreamer (
Pro) Increased bass response, greater clarity and lower noise

OD9-ProPlus (Prime) Tightened bass response, greater clarity and lower noise
OD808 Tubescreamer (
Heritage) Increased bass response, more gain available, high fidelity tone and lower noise

MXR
Distortion Plus (Rhoads) Helps you get Randy's sound. More gain available, louder output and better dynamics. His legendary sound lives through you!
Dynacomp Compressor (Ross) For that coveted Ross compressor sound without breaking the bank. Airy and buttery smooth, a pleasure to hear!
Phase 90 (Script Logo) Increases speed available, modify circuit back to vintage "script logo" Phase 90 specifications

 

PROCO SOUND
Rat 2 Distortion (Double Cross)  
Vintage Rat (Holy Dirt)


VOODOO LABS 
Sparkle Drive Overdrive (TS808+)

TONEBONE 
Classic Distortion (Plus) Increase bass frequency, smoother gain

 

TUBEWORKS 
Tubedriver Distortion - B.K. Butler only (GlowingTube)

VISUAL SOUND
Jekyll & Hyde Overdrive-Distortion (Monster) Take both sides deeper with greater clarity, sparkle and drive.
Route 66 Overdrive-Compressor (RGK TwinJet) Designed by one of the Grand Daddys of audio circuits, RG Keen. The Twinjet takes a great pedal and makes it even better with more articulation and transparency.

VOX 
847 Please see the Wah Mods tab

HUGHES & KETTNER 
Warp Factor Distortion (Dark Lord) Rule the underworld with a heavy hand. Excels with drop tunings for thunder chunk, molar shaking lows, soaring pinch squeals and authoritative punch. Broadened frequency response, powerful clarity and lowered noise floor. Crank it to 11+ and conquer!


NOBELS 
ODR-1 Overdrive (Blitzkrieg) German quality build, smooth strong overdrive, enhanced dynamics, lower background noise. A favorite of Nashville studio players!