Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer - Big Jack - Modded by MSM Workshop

It is a BOSS pedal analog compression amended by MSM Workshop Workshop I ais obtained directly modified so I do not know if she has a lot of breath Original since I board not had the opportunity of tested.

UTILIZATION

this is a particularly simple to use and very robust appearance pedal. No need to book, you set the level and tone and the compression level is adjusted with the "sutain" knob finally sets the time before compression whether the knob "atack"

SOUND QUALITY

the most important part: the pedal and filled his role perfectly it brings warmth and slamming my eyes to my sound clear, perfect for all styles (I play a little of everything from reggae through the metal or blues). For saturated sound is much quieter but still feels this dynamic / color really nice especially at bends solo over it meets very well the other element of the string sound. Regarding the breath that is simple there is almost no! (But still a compressor generates minimal same breath).

Only negative: the pedal is not true bypass as usual in boss and it is this lack that cost him points

OVERALL OPINION

Since I only use my two weeks notice is quite subjective, but if I find him a reproach I point out here in an edit.

until it lacks the true bypass and it is perfect!

The same as the orignal model (no more switch), MSM worshop changes a little decoration with "BIG JACK"

UTILIZATION

RAS compared to the base model

SOUND QUALITY

The mod removes the breath (huge) of the original pedal becomes usable without noisegate.

Be careful though there is a slight hiss in fact as soon as the knob "sustain" more than 12 hours (with the level as at noon) is the breath slowly and gradually increases as you push the knob.

Compared to the original pedal there is a very great progress, considering the price of the original pedal and change the light breeze is not too annoying.

The effect also seems more efficient, but still with a pretty strong staining; Agreements and as soon as you attack the strings with punch there is a sort of "blop" deaf rude and not at all musical.

In aprège it does, solo as well (if we accept the color and the light breath when you push the sustain), according to the game not worth much.

OVERALL OPINION

The mod is clearly a success, the problem is that from too far.

The original model is (in my view) completely missed the pedal mod actually correct, but there is no miracle either. For a good compression must look elsewhere for example on the side of Carl Martin (my current compressor that is incomparable with the same modified CS3).

It is a compression sustainer pedal ... see the features of the original ...

UTILIZATION

use sounds simple, but there is no example in the manual, so you have to look for or even what we want. I think they could develop a little more for beginners. it's always good to say that the pedal is very simple, it gives the impression of being intelligent, but more subtle indications were welcome ... especially when you buy the original version ... one wonders if our settings or pedal kidding ...

SOUND QUALITY

Well here it is clear ... After the change, it has nothing to do with the original!

Much less noise, we can go further in the race knobs unhindered.
This is how the pedal should be when you buy it! I do not understand why Boss continues to sell pedals behind other change to make better. There is not a problem for them? If we must improve their pedals is that they hurt the starting job, right? What they expect to challenge?

I dwell on all the details that sound change, although others have described, but frankly, if you buy this pedal, think about the change, otherwise it is not worth it!

OVERALL OPINION

I installed yesterday (24 September 2012) after receiving the kit. Explanations are sufficient, we must ask, have the appropriate gear (iron, tin, key to remove the nuts ...) take your time (it is not a speed contest, to do it well), but it worth it. This is true when you get components, we say that it is not € 20 ... but some are not easy and then you still have to pay the nanar which is glued to create this mod, because having the components, it is one thing, but knowing how to improve or put the pedal is another.
And frankly the result, I'm glad that someone created this mod!
The value for money is excellent for me: I paid 40 euros pedal occas (nickel) and they offered me the kit. But I expected the purchase price of the pedal, and frankly 60 euros for a pedal better than the new 99 €, why deny it?!

After you know it you get by with a soldering iron, do not hesitate to make the change by MSM, the price is not exorbitant and must still count that it takes a little time to get everything, so be well pay the guy who works over at your place, this is normal.
on the other hand .. little detail ... I found the blue LED too bright (as in Berhinger). The red LED is Boss "scattering", while the blue provides is "directional" ... Briefly, when turned on, it was good in the eyes, and it dazzles too! I've spent the sandpaper to make ultrathin opaque and diffusive (as I do on my Berhinger, if this is the end of masking tape directly on the LED!). it is closer to the red LED effect Boss, we can see that it is blue, but it kills more eyes