Overhauling an ADA Flanger and Boss CE-1

Started by 0xeneye, April 23, 2012, 09:23:28 PM

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0xeneye

I will be re-capping a Boss CE-1 and an ADA Flanger (both are about 35 years old) before I do a fine tuning.   Besides replacing all the electrolytic ones, are there any others I should be particularly interested in replacing?  Also, the trim pots on these things seem ancient, would anyone suggest replacing these as well?  What would be your recommendations?  Thanks!

oldschoolanalog

Replace the 'lytics.
Step away from and leave the trimpots alone unless they are broken or won't calibrate properly.
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Mark Hammer

Yeah, seconded.  Unless the units fail to run smoothly when you fire them up, the point where the trimpot wipers come into contact with their respective resistive strips may be the ONLY spot that isn't dirty!  Let those sleeping dogs enjoy their rest.