FAQ:

What does the DIY KIT include?
Each modification for each pedal will include any and all information that we have regarding modifying it...all the tips, tricks, and options that we use when modifying pedals ourselves. What this means is that if you are modifying a boss blues driver kit, you will get the complete details on every modification available for the blues driver -- ALL OF THE MODIFICATIONS! That way, you don't have to decide which mod to do -- you can try them all! 

Do you offer a free trial or anything?
Sort of--if you want to see a few of the details on the pedal mods we do, and download a few of our mod sheets for free, simply join our newsletter (it's free) at http://www.indyguitarist.com/free 

Is there any difference between the book and download versions?
No - they are the exact same thing except the hardcopy version comes with a book that is mailed seperately and you have immediate access to the download version so you don't have to wait to get started.

Will you modify the pedal for me?
Yes - see http://www.indyguitarist.com/mods.htm for more details 

Can I get the parts from you?
No, but we have a page set up to show you suppliers and part numbers, see http://www.guitartone.net/buyparts.htm for that.

I don't have any electronics experience, can I mod a pedal?
Absolutely. You don't need to know ANYTHING, except how to hold a pencil, how a pair of pliers works, and how to play guitar-- once your finished modding your pedal (and trust me, you'll want to.) I've written this for the extreme beginner who wants SERIOUS tone out of their pedals, but don't want to pay the SERIOUS money it costs to get your pedal modded by others.

How do I know what to change?       
Every circuit board (generally) has the numbers marked next to a part. For example, c1. Simply find c1 on the circuit board and change the value to what we have it marked, or experiment with your own. What's even easier, is we have pictures for all the circuit boards on each pedal (with the exception of a very few) with the locations and parts circled and labeled, making it very EASY.

I just want the details of how to modify one pedal - will you sell just one?
Unfortunately, no, you would need to purchase the book or download with all the mods.

Do you include schematics?
For most of the pedals, yes...though I've designed this to be able to be done by the AVERAGE GUITARIST/BASSIST--not just the ones that can read schematics. 
For this same reason, I've custom designed each pedal modification from schematics, and fine tuned each one by a musician's ear--all 25 years experience worth! I then put them into a format that ANYONE can  read and understand. For a ton of our schematics, go to http://www.indyguitarist.com/schematics/ .

Why don't the pedal manufacturers just make the pedal great to begin with?
The truth is, most guitarists also wonder why the big companies put out such low-grade sounding effects... 

After much research, here's what I found out. 

99.9% of the top companies design pedals and mods by mathematics--yet its a proven fact that the best pedals and mods are ones 'tweaked' by ear, as mathematics alone simply does not always work the best when it comes to something as subjective as full bodied, jaw-dropping guitar tone. 

Craig Anderton, who is legendary among the DIY (do it yourself) effect building community has often talked about this in many of his books and articles.

I've modded pedals for quite a while now, and even for BIG name professional guitarists...my research and dedication to pedal modifications is your advantage!

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You must supply:

You will need to have/purchase a few basic items first in order to start correctly, but keep in mind that all of these things are "one-time" purchases and should last you a very long time. These items listed below are the exact ones that I used to get started and are all found at your local Radio Shack, or you can buy them from Indyguitarist.com.

• First, I must assume that you have access to or plan on purchasing: needle-nose pliers, wire cutters, and a screwdriver (phillips #2 and #1)
• 30 Watt soldering iron (it will look like a big pencil) $10-15
• 60/40 rosin core solder  $1
• De-soldering braid $2
• black felt tip marker (sharpie's work great)