'drasp' DL4 mods & repairs - DIY Mod Kits w/ Looper Stomp!!!

[drasp]

One FULLY MODDED DL4 is up on Reverb right now, built to your specs!!!

$325 - Normally $395!!!

https://reverb.com/item/4049876-drasp-custom-line-6-dl4-delay-looper-w-your-choice-of-mods

Update: I've got a kinda weird one-off enclosure. I had this one nickel plated by a local guy who thought he'd be able to do high quality plating for me. Of course I jumped at it b/c that sounded AWESOME, but the results weren't really even or smooth enough, and the price was pretty crazy, so it was a dead end. I found it in a box the other day though, and it DOES have a funky/cool vibe, so I thought I'd offer it up.

Anyone interested in having a DL4 built w/ this enclosure? Maybe adding some paint or some kind of relic job could be cool? Drop me a PM if you've got an idea for a direction to take this sucker in!!!







UPDATE 3/11/2015 - Haven't done any pedal mods in the last couple years, all I've had time for is the DIY Kits. Thought I'd throw the old thread up & see if there is any interest in me dusting off the old Weller & doing some MODS!!!

[url='https://reverb.com/item/243625-drasp-dl4-mm4-fm4-dm4-diy-mod-repair-kit']Now offering the kits via Reverb![/url]

Just had someone point out to me that the thread here was missing all the info on the DIY kits!!! Wait times on mods performed in-house have gotten pretty long, so the DIY kits are more attractive than ever!!!

Update: 12/11/2012, Now offering the Looper Mode Stomp Mod - jump in & out of Looper Mode w/ yer FEET!!! Includes status LED. PM or E-mail for more info.
New video demos of a drasp'd DL4 & MM4 are up - take a peek of what they can do in the right hands!

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For info on my mod/repair services, check the link in my Sig!

UPDATED 8/02/09 - These are now a regular item. No more eBay auctions will be offered. I want direct contact with EVERY customer before they order. Also, the print instructions never worked out, so I have an electronic version (which you're welcome to print if you find a need) which I will send you.

DIY DL4 Mod Kits

I've been having lots of trouble keeping up with the demand for the DL4 mods I've been doing. While I know lots of folks will still want to send in their units for snazzy paint & other custom goodness, other would prefer to take things in their own hands! I'm getting the first ~dozen kits ready to ship THIS WEEK. Shoot me a PM for more info, or shoot an e-mail to 'dl4mods_AT_gmail.com'
1) Text Instructions w/ Color Pix (now a download) - these will be pretty detailed & include clear photos showing how the unit comes apart & goes back together, how I perform the mods, etc.
2) 4x brand new rugged, chassis mounted, soft-touch momentary stomp switches pre-wired w/ high quality hook-up wire & heat shrink
3) 4x water clear, high brightness LEDs in your choice of the following colors: Red, Yellow, Blue, Orange, Violet, White, Pink
5) high quality solder & de-soldering braid, heat shrink tubing
6) 24k 1% 1/4W resistors for output buffer mod

Updated price is $55 shipped via USPS 1st Class + D.C.

Optional:
a) EXP knob kit - $15
b) EXP switch kit (w/LED) - $20
c) EXP belt box kit - TBD


Make yours sexy like deees:

[tchen]

Wow! These look (and sound) like a great investment. If I make some extra cash sometime, I'd love to send in my boring old DL4 for a makeover. Would you ever do any work for trade? Looking for anything in particular?

[tchen]

ps- i dont think your signature link works

[Zack AKA Moose]

signature link is a no go. . .

[drasp]

And here is the info for mods by me:

Newest Update (as of 11/18/09) - I no longer have a wait list for my DL4 mods. I have worked hard to achieve this and it has meant investing in my own powder coating setup and cutting back my hours at 'the day job'. Turnaround is now ~2wks for most DL4 projects. I can do nearly any color under the sun & have a healthy sense of adventure, so if you have an idea you don't see listed, feel free to contact me see if I can make it happen!

What I do:

1) I'm no longer replacing the stock parts w/ new stock parts. I can't stand behind them the way I want to so I'm ONLY offering the new super-bad@$$, chassis mounted, soft touch, momentary stomp switches. These are a 1,000,000% improvement - you will love them. Not only are they more rugged, but they make timing your loops much easier due to their smooth/precise engagement.

2) I replace the stock red LEDs with water-clear, super-bright parts in your choice of totally rad colors (currently have white, blue, red, green, orange, pink, UV, others may be available on request).

3) At your option, I replace 2x surface mount resistors to increase the output buffers gain & fix the volume drop some users experience.

4) I carefully remove the silver control labels and media blast the enclosure down to bare aluminum and powder coat it for a much more durable (and sexy-hot) finish. I can also chemically strip the enclosure, hand sand it down to 2000 grit and then hand polish it for a beautiful 'bare' worn in look that ages very well with use.

5) All jacks & pots are cleaned, beer, soda, cat piss, etc. is cleaned from the board, etc.

6) I offer a range of expression (EXP) options that take advantage of the DL4s deep & powerful stock expression controls. Instead of taking up the real estate on your board for a dedicated expression pedal, you can have either a large knob (EXP knob) mounted on either side of the pedal (or even on top for those of you with extra tight boards!) or a stomp switch w/ status indicator (EXP switch) which jumps between 'heel' and 'toe' positions. I can even combine the two with either a toggle or foot switch to select between them. For those who haven't yet explored the possibility of expression controls on a DL4, it really is fantastic. You can adjust, by foot & on the fly, things like the loop mix, delay settings in looping mode, or shifting between two 'snapshots' within any of your presets. NOTE: These mods are often referred to as the 'double preset' mod - this is a misleading name, as you can see.

I have a 100% satisfaction guarantee & stand by my work completely. Ask any of my customers & I think you'll find that I will go to any length to make sure you are happy with your investment.

I also offer simple repair services for broken pedals. I can fix your switches, jacks, upgrade parts, do mod kits, etc. PM me with your needs & we'll see what I can do!

Pricing:

Powder Coat: $ 50

*NEW* Upgraded Switches: $ 50

Custom LEDs: $ 30

Output Buffer Mod: $ 35

10k 'EXP' pot w/ knob: $ 35
(OR) 10k 'EXP' stomp w/ status LED: $45
(OR) both with toggle: $75
(OR) PM me for more info on custom EXP setups

*NEW* Tap in/out jack: $10

Return S&H via FedEx: $15

For those who don't have a DL4 to send in, I'm happy to help in finding you a good 'core' unit. I don't often have the time to keep any stock, but when I do, they can usually be found in the SPAM thread.

Please note that I do offer a DIY DL4 Mod Kit which includes all the parts I use in doing these mods, pre-wired switches, step-by-step instructions w/ nice clear photos & unlimited direct e-mail support from me. See my SIG or PM me for more info on these kits.

Terms:

- 100% satisfaction guarantee

- No bench fees, if I can't fix it, you don't pay

- No pre-payment, send your unit in, pay when I'm ready to return it

- Unless you specifically request it, I will perform an 'A-D' reset as part of my testing, you WILL lose your presets

Pix:

[drasp]

Wow! These look (and sound) like a great investment. If I make some extra cash sometime, I'd love to send in my boring old DL4 for a makeover. Would you ever do any work for trade? Looking for anything in particular?

Not looking for trades on the unit I've got for sale, may consider trades for mods/work = drop me a PM! :D

[kosta]

What is the base cost of the unit you're about to start working on? Have always been curious about these. Such nice looking work! Also - any possibility to do CV instead of EXP where applicable?

[drasp]

What is the base cost of the unit you're about to start working on? Have always been curious about these. Such nice looking work! Also - any possibility to do CV instead of EXP where applicable?

Whoops! I meant to put the price of the base unit in the OP - its $150 & that gets you a DL4 w/ a brand new PCB. Thats essentially a brand-freakin-new pedal. . .



Making the jump to CV is something I've never even thought of, and would probably be a bit of a PITA (would require support circuitry I'd imagine), but of course anything is possible. The EXP mods don't actually add any functionality - they're just novel/compact ways to access the already-incredible & oft overlooked stock EXP functions of the DL4.

[PanicProne]

if there was a way to extend the loop time on this thing I'd go for one of these immidiately! Even so, this is brilliant stuff..

[inface]

I ... have a healthy sense of adventure, so if you have an idea you don't see listed, feel free to contact me see if I can make it happen!

This man is NOT lying... Check out the Drasp'd Jamman!

[RossCanyonsofstatic]

is it possible to get a mod for an extra footswitch for reverse...it would be great to have one seperate from the half speed that takes you straight to reverse without having to buy that gigantic new model line 6 has.

[drasp]

Sorry y'all - two VERY cool ideas, but neither would be plausible to implement. . .

Thanks for the props inface.

LOOK!

[drasp]

Anyone who has been wanting to pick up a CLEAN DL4 w/ all the functional stuff & none of the "Froo-Fra":

This pedal was just finished for a customer who isn't a huge DL4 fan, but wanted to try one out w/ my mods.

We started with a BRAND NEW DL4 - it has the box, came in the bag, spotless, zero velcro, even has the inspection tag on the rear pad in perfect shape. . .

We did:

*NEW* Upgraded Switches: $ 50

Output Buffer Mod: $ 35

10k 'EXP' pot w/ knob + 10k 'EXP' stomp w/ status LED + stomp toggle: $75

I can certainly do other mods if someone wants to purchase it + add to it. The pedal is currently with me. I will ask that you pay my customer directly so that there are no fees lost in bouncing the funds around. I am securing the deal &, of course, will stand behind the pedal for the next owner & every owner after that. . .drop me a PM with any questions.

Total: $340 shipped

Pix:

[drasp]

I've got a DL4 core that I can build to YOUR specs - $125 + mods. PM me for details! :D

[drasp]

I've got a DL4 core that I can build to YOUR specs - $125 + mods. PM me for details! :D

^ STILL GOT THIS