My Thunderchief perf layout

[Xavier]

I want to try an alternative to my BSIAB , so here it goes my new, more compact (14x14) perf layout. A couple of jumpers however, but it looks right to me. I'm going to use it soon....

[powerplayj]

I like the Thunderchief better myself.  I find it to be perfectly voiced and a bit more thicker and raw than the BSIABII.  I tried all the ROG mods and my favorite is the addition of a bright switch by lifting one of the small caps (in fact, this was the only mod I made permanent).  Seems like I also threw in an MPF102 for Q1 to quiet it down a bit but, I'll have to check to make sure.  The TC also plays better with other pedals such as my OD and boost.  Running a OD before the BSIABII seemed to have little effect in comparison to the TC.  I will say the BSIABII does sound smoother on the neck pickup and has a bit more chime with single coils.  If I could translate the tone shaping of the TC over to the BSIABII I think the BSIABII would be perfect. 

[Xavier]

Yeah I was thinking 2N5457 instead of J201 to open it up a bit. How are the bass frequencies? The only thing I don't like about the BSIAB is the lack of bass, even after having messed with some caps. I put it beside the Dr Boogey and the difference was "brewtal". The chief seems to be flatter sounding judging from the sound samples I've heard.

[powerplayj]

I'm telling you the frequencies are perfect.  You won't miss the tone knob at all.  Use the bright mod if you want a brighter sound that is a bit more raspy.