jonlewandowski
12 posts
Jan 06, 2011
5:35 PM
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Hi all...have seen tons of stuff on DD-3, Lone Wolf Delay (which I own), Two Timer, DanEcho etc. However, Dennis Gruenling was in town recently and I noticed he uses a Boss RV-3 exclusively. Anbody have any input on the pros and cons? I personally like simple and the thought of reverb and delay in one pedal appeals to me. Thanks....
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NiteCrawler .
78 posts
Jan 07, 2011
3:55 AM
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I,ve used an RV-3 for years and actually had sent in to John Kinder yrs. back for a pedal mod.Did I notice a difference;it was hard to tell but I use one and I like it.I actually just packed mine up for a jam session for tonight instead of bringing my old premier verb unit,its just easier and less cumbersome for this situation.Bottom line;I give it the thumbs up.
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barbequebob
1476 posts
Jan 07, 2011
7:57 AM
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If you're using mics with a crystal or ceramic cartridge, the impedance in Boss pedals are often too low and causes noise problems and so what's being done is that the input and output jacks on the pedals are redone so that they're a 1meg impedance, which is more ideal for those mics. The Dan Echo has this very same problem.
I haven't used Boss pedals for 10 years and what I use are either a Digitech Digiverb set on the spring reverb setting or a pair of Guyatone pedals, an MD2 Digital Delay (never set higher than 225ms) and MR2 Micro Reverb (this pedal has been discontinued since 2001).
When you use Boss reverb or delay pedals, I strongly recommend getting the PSA-120 power adapter and avoid using batteries whenever possible.
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Boston, MA
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tmf714
413 posts
Jan 07, 2011
8:19 AM
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I use one as well-Dennis has the Kinder upgrade in his-I used the Ron Holmes upgrade. The actual load your mic or guitar sees before the mod is 4.7 megs.
Adding two resistors,and a cap lowers the input load,then an RF choke acts as a noise filter. I did the mod myself,with the schematic supplied by Ron,and parts from Radio Shack. Works like a charm,with just a tad of reverb and delay.
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joshnat
98 posts
Jan 07, 2011
11:31 AM
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@tmf, do you think it would be ok to share that schematic? And would it apply to pedals other than the RV3?
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tmf714
414 posts
Jan 07, 2011
12:22 PM
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Yes-Ron said I could share it-I have one for a Danelectro pedal as well. I am on the road,but when I return home this evening,I will post it.
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toddlgreene
2425 posts
Jan 07, 2011
12:24 PM
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That's good info, Tom-that belongs on the Thread Thread thing that Nac or GH have going. If they don't see this, I'll see if I can link it.
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
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tmf714
415 posts
Jan 08, 2011
7:12 AM
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I will have to e-mail the info for now-I have the PDF,but can't seem to post it here.
Last Edited by on Jan 08, 2011 7:16 AM
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smwoerner
65 posts
Jun 01, 2012
1:12 PM
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Do you still have the PDF for the mod to the RV-3. I just got one and use a pretty hot mic. I'd like to see the difference it makes. My email address is on my profile page. Thanks.
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tmf714
1113 posts
Jun 01, 2012
1:17 PM
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Dont see your e-mail on the profile page-but yes,I do have it.
Last Edited by on Jun 01, 2012 1:21 PM
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smwoerner
66 posts
Jun 01, 2012
2:14 PM
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Ah, modern technology...sometimes I think the web operates like a oneway mirror...
I actually went digging around Ron's website to see if I could just order it from him but couldn't find any mention of the mods.
my email address is swoerner@msn.com
Thanks!
Scott
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