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MulliganChebichev · March 12th, 2008, 07:52 PM

I bought a Boss PH-1 project box from an online classified, I was assuming that it was just the metal box, you know, something to mess with. For $5 It would be stupid to not buy it right?
So it arrived today and after fishing around the packing peanuts I found this:

Sad piece of metal, but after digging around I found that the seller added this:

All the guts! I found that several wires were clipped, and thanks to Boss's colored wires I just re-soldered them together, and guess what? It works!

Well I guess nothing is perfect, the LED is busted, and I don't have any knobs, but everything else works.

I feel great now, and phasers are fun to mess with.
I have some questions though, where can I get replacement knobs? And can I just buy an LED from Radio Shack or something?

Thanks

SixStringSlinger · March 12th, 2008, 08:56 PM

You can find knobs like crazy on the 'bay. Mix and match, go nuts.

I don't know if the LED may have to be a particular type, but I'm sure Radio Shack or some place like that will have it.

hecubus · March 12th, 2008, 09:07 PM

You can find both at small bear electronics or pedal parts plus.

Awesome score btw!!!!

bobthecanadian · March 13th, 2008, 12:50 AM

Good score!

MulliganChebichev · March 13th, 2008, 01:43 AM

I'm surprised how much I like this phaser. In the list of effects I wanted phasers, flangers, and wah-wahs were towards the bottom, I played them through my RP-50 and GearBox, but never really mixed it with distortion. A fun box nonetheless.

hecubus, thanks for the links, I'll keep them bookmarked

teleclem · March 13th, 2008, 10:06 AM

Lucky eh?

MulliganChebichev · March 13th, 2008, 07:34 PM

Spending a little more then $5 I bought some knobs and an LED from RadioShack. This baby is back!

FrankB · March 14th, 2008, 11:04 AM

If all else fails, you can use some small doll or toy parts for arms, like an arm or head from something. That would be unique, maybe rename it the Franken-Phaser

scoots · March 14th, 2008, 11:11 AM

phasers are fun to mess with, nice score...

winny pooh · March 14th, 2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankB

If all else fails, you can use some small doll or toy parts for arms, like an arm or head from something. That would be unique, maybe rename it the Franken-Phaser

A bit disturbing, but I like your style

March 12th, 2008, 07:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
MulliganChebichev Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Age: 23 Posts: 1,987 2 Photos	My $5 Boss PH-1 I bought a Boss PH-1 project box from an online classified, I was assuming that it was just the metal box, you know, something to mess with. For $5 It would be stupid to not buy it right? So it arrived today and after fishing around the packing peanuts I found this: Sad piece of metal, but after digging around I found that the seller added this: All the guts! I found that several wires were clipped, and thanks to Boss's colored wires I just re-soldered them together, and guess what? It works! Well I guess nothing is perfect, the LED is busted, and I don't have any knobs, but everything else works. I feel great now, and phasers are fun to mess with. I have some questions though, where can I get replacement knobs? And can I just buy an LED from Radio Shack or something? Thanks Last edited by MulliganChebichev; March 12th, 2008 at 09:57 PM.

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SixStringSlinger Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2006 Location: Miami, FL Age: 25 Posts: 1,283	You can find knobs like crazy on the 'bay. Mix and match, go nuts. I don't know if the LED may have to be a particular type, but I'm sure Radio Shack or some place like that will have it. __________________ "Is a hippopotamus a hippopotamus, or just a really cool opotamus?" -Mitch Hedberg

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bobthecanadian Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta... yes, in CANADA Age: 46 Posts: 1,901	Good score! __________________ It don't mean a thang if it ain't got that TWANG!!!

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FrankB Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Havertown, PA. U.S.A. Posts: 894	If all else fails, you can use some small doll or toy parts for arms, like an arm or head from something. That would be unique, maybe rename it the Franken-Phaser __________________ http://www.myspace.com/frankbrigandi http://www.myspace.com/rotosonic If less is more, then I am going to give it my all, and do nothing.

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scoots Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: hinckley,mn Posts: 794	phasers are fun to mess with, nice score... __________________ ...took the tube out of the v1 spot and replaced it with a dilithium crystal (like on star trek)...

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March 12th, 2008, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
hecubus Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 36 Posts: 119	You can find both at small bear electronics or pedal parts plus. Awesome score btw!!!!

March 13th, 2008, 01:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
MulliganChebichev Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Age: 23 Posts: 1,987 2 Photos	I'm surprised how much I like this phaser. In the list of effects I wanted phasers, flangers, and wah-wahs were towards the bottom, I played them through my RP-50 and GearBox, but never really mixed it with distortion. A fun box nonetheless. hecubus, thanks for the links, I'll keep them bookmarked

March 13th, 2008, 10:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
teleclem Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manila Posts: 295 42 Photos	Lucky eh?

March 13th, 2008, 07:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
MulliganChebichev Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Age: 23 Posts: 1,987 2 Photos	Spending a little more then $5 I bought some knobs and an LED from RadioShack. This baby is back!

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