JohnMcClane5000 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hi, Sorry for the "non-epi"-ralted topic but, I need to ask friendly, expierienced people... I have a Daddy-O overdrive... some might say it looks good but sounds crap, it sounds good but looks crap, or sounds crap and looks crap... I like both the looks and the sound (crunchy, punchy, like "Satisfation" by the stones...) the only issue I have with this pedal is that it reduces the overall volume when it's plugged in between Amp and Guitar and it's turned off... I don't know if it has a true bypass but that's kind of annoying having to turn the amp up (making other pedaly sound incredibly loud)... Does anyone have experience with this pedal? Anyone know any modification to reduce that volume reduction... Sincerely JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-theory Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Can't be true bypass if it's sucking tone in bypass mode. You might be able to replace the switch with a true bypass wired 3pdt, but it'd be a lot easier to just use a bypass looper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan1281734152 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I own the Dano Daddy-O. There was a time when I loved it too. I guess the crunch and overall tone never bugged me, but the noise it created got tiresome. I have since moved on to the Visual Sound J & H and couldn't be happier. I suppose that someone that knew what they were doing could mod the pedal to make the corrections you're talking about, but I'm not that guy. Sorry I can't be of greater assistance. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icantbuyafender Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 good question... i picked one up a long while back and am satisfied with it. the crunch and overall tones rival a boss overdrive, while its abundance of tone controls lets you dial in what you like. i dont use it as an only pedal, i have a seperate pedal that i stomp on to give "umph" for a lead. the daddy-o takes appreciation to truely enjoy. but that pseudo-true-bypass problem is a pain in the @$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMcClane5000 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 it's kind of strange, but when I have the volume and gain on full there is no loss in tone when switched off but the problem is, that it's f00king loud when it's on and I don't want any heads to explode :D So I'm thinkin' about modding it, 'cause it's just such a truly good-looking and sounding pedal. Alot of people just don't appreciate it cause its noisy and so on, but that's the whole concept of the pedal, not to be perfect! Perfection is just an illusion that especially musicians have but I'm not a part of that thinking (I don't own 5 Rickenbacker guitars ---> unlike some of the Ric forum) I just try to make the best out of what I have and that's it... Does anyone know a famous mod for the daddy-o or do I need to go to the guy and tell him to intall true bypass..? JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlagJones Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I found these links: Daddy O mod Daddy O mod do a google search for daddy o mods and there is some info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-theory Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 when I have the volume and gain on full there is no loss in tone when switched off Something's not right with your pedal. Switched "off," turning knobs shouldn't have any affect over anything. I'd suspect that there's something not right with your switch, which is probably electronic. Time to look into true bypass switching. Does anyone know a famous mod for the daddy-o I believe it's similar to a tube screamer, so standard fare mods that make a difference in that circuit would probably apply to this one. Different clipping diodes, different op amps, better grade caps, some slight tone and gain modifications. That said, if it's made with SMD components, what you've got is what you've got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMcClane5000 Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 Quote: "IMPORTANT - Danelectro has changed the circuit of the Daddy-O. They have switched to using smd components. Please note that my mods will NOT work with this new design and I will not be offering a mod for it. The tiny smd components are next to impossible to mod or replace. If you are buying a mod for your Daddy-O open your pedal up and make sure it looks like this. If it does my mods will work with your pedal" AND MINE Anyone see a difference or anything funny?? JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-theory Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Yours is mod-able, but again, the problem that you're describing would appear to be in the electronic switching. That would be the two large chips, and what appears to be a tactile switch near them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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