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Pedal and Amp Repairs

Dextermods is now doing Pedal and AMP repairs.

In partnership with BOP Electronics Legend Kevin ‘Spider” Seay.

If you have a pedal repair job that you need doing get in touch on 027 281 2649 or email dextermods@gmail.com

I can’t understand how you justify your prices!

“I can’t understand how you can justify this price. You buy the pedal for $70 second hand on trademe, then add your mod which would cost less than $20 and add $100 to the price tag. Thats a joke! It’s not surprising I see your auctions closing without bids on them guido_hatzis (54 ) 10:44

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I didn’t read the auction, can I get a refund?

From time to time people don’t read the auction properly and win an auction for a pedal mod when they thought they were bidding on a complete pedal even when it says ‘this auction does not include the pedal’.

Often it takes more than one email for them to realize it.

There are a number

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$50 Gift Vouchers

It’s coming up to the time of year where I have to rack my brain to buy Xmas presents for my nearest and dearest. I have got a lot of help this year from a few musical friends and as a way of repaying them for that help I have had some Gift Vouchers made

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Dexter Mods Run Off Pedal – F.A.Q

1/. What is True Bypass?

The term “True-bypass” refers to a method of wiring a pedal’s stomp switch such that when the pedal is in bypass mode, your clean signal goes in one jack and out the other. The signal does not pass through any active circuitry that can corrupt your original tone. Many pedals

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What is the difference between Icar Taper Pots and the Dunlop Hot Pot

The taper of the wah pot affects the speed at which the wah effect changes. The ICAR taper pot is more abrupt, almost like a linear pot whereas the Dunlop Pot has a longer sweep. The Dunlop is also harder wearing, Dunlop estimate

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Do you do Layby deals?

Sure, as long as you ask the question before you bid and win one of my auctions I’m always prepared to do a layby deal.

The way it works is you have to do a Buy Now if it is an option or

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Will you mod an SMD compoment pedal?

Short answer, no. But I do mod the Belcat Delay which is surface mount, and have done for ages. I also do the Dexter Mods ‘Wild Turkey’ Klon Klone mod to the EHX Soul Food pedal which is surface mount. The problem with

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How much will it cost to send an item to me?

Most of my auctions have shipping information on them. For larger items like guitars and amps you can find out your costs here:

http://tinyurl.com/dexterpost

http://www.nzpost.co.nz/Cultures/en-NZ/OnlineTools/Ratefinder/SendingNZ

Just type in the send location as Whakatane and your destination and include the dimensions and weight

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Wah True Bypass With Input Buffer intact?

My feedback on the full removal of the input buffer always comments about how much more improved the bypass signal is, yet it’s now claimed by some that it’s is in fact worse.

I’ve seen these ‘true bypass’ mods with the input

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I need a small single item, will you sell it to me and for how much?

I carry a personal stock of parts that I use for repairs and mods. I buy these in bulk from places like Ebay, Small Bear and Effects Connection in the USA. I usually have to spend between $NZ100 and $NZ300 to make this worthwhile because shipping kills this kind of thing.

As a result I

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Why Should I Buy From Dexter Mods?

Good question. You have a choice these days, your job is simply to make the right choice. Besides my feedback which tells you I run a professional modding service and have done for a number of years, you need to consider what

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Can you explain how your Warranty works?

Sure. I offer the same warranty to you that I get with the pedal. On used pedals this means that the pedal will be as described in the auction and will work as stated.

My warranty does not guarantee that a modded pedal will work with every configuration but that it will work with a

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What is the best way to fix pedals to a pedal board?

Velcro is popular, but messes up the bottom of the pedal, usually taking off some of the label when removing it. Try fitting the backing plate of your pedal on upside down so that the Velcro sticks to the INSIDE of the plate,

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I need some parts for my pedal, can you get them for me?

The only parts I am selling are those that are listed and those contained in my Spare Parts Category. Sourcing specific parts for one off sales is a time consuming and expensive business and your time would be considerably cheaper than mine.

My Wah isn’t listed, can you mod it or repair it or supply a replacement part?

Maybe. Can you provide a schematic or a parts list? If not, then can you give me any information at all that can be more helpful?

If not, good luck.

*These mods apply to the following Wah pedals:

Dunlop GCB95 (Standard Crybaby), Dunlop

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Will You Send Me Your Mod As A Kit?

No. There is a difference between learning and teaching. I’m a good learner. I don’t have the time to set up kit instructions and I do not have enough spare time to devote any time to answering technical questions from DIY installations gone

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Can I collect from you at your address?

Yes, of course. I live in Coastlands in Whakatane and work on race courses around the Waikato / Bay of Plenty as a photofinish technician. I am happy to arrange to meet you at any of these venues.

Will you mod a pedal not listed in your auction?

The only mods I am doing are listed in auctions on Trademe, however I am always playing with pedals and often come up with new mods.

You are welcome to ask a question about another mod but if my answer is a link

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Can I try before I buy?

No. That’s not the way Trademe is set up to work. Sellers are restricted form giving out contact details so there is no practical way of arranging such a deal though the auction process. If you want to ‘Try before you Buy’ I suggest going to a retail outlet rather than an auction website.

On

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Will You Fix My Broken Pedal?

Yes.

Dexter Mods is now doing Pedal and AMP repairs.

In partnership with BOP Electronics Legend Kevin ‘Spider” Seay.

If you have a pedal repair job that you need doing get in touch on 027 281 2649 or email dextermods@gmail.com

If you

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Radio Frequency In My Wah

It’s the nature of the beast – wahs and radio stations.

The inductor in a wah acts as an antenna.

This from Dunlop (who happens to make Vox wahs, btw):

“This is a common occurrence because the inductor in the Wah pedal acts as an antenna. When you are in an area with a lot

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