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The Project

As I hinted last post, I am currently undertaking an extensive project. I am customizing my PRS Santana with a specific effect and several new EQ options. The reason I'm attempting to do this myself is for the sake of learning. I truly feel (and hope) I can handle the intensity of this project, as it involves some devious work on the body of my guitar.

I will be posting pics and updates as I work on this project. Below I've written the tasks to be accomplished (in semi-order). As I work on each task, I will document the gear, tools, time, and cost. I will hopefully be giving success stories concerning what I've learned as well.

Overall Goals
1. To install a custom MXR Phase 90 Breathalyzer Mod pedal into the body of my PRS.
2. To install custom guitar tone knobs (bass and trebel) on a different line, controllable by a toggle switch.
3. Install Kill Switch

Tasks
-Modify Phase 90 chip: Remove foot switch, install DPDT Toggle switch to be mounted on guitar face (Effect on/off). Add wiring to minitoggle (modification on/off) to be mounted on guitar face. Install Speed Knob into guitar face, replace MXR knob with Santana standard knob.

-Install Phase 90 into body by: cutting additional hole in back of guitar, allowing room for the chip, switches, knob, battery, and wiring. Install the pedal I/O wiring into the line out of guitar. Build accessible battery casing. Create new custom-shaped back plate.

-Install new tone path that bypasses original: Install Bass and Trebel boosters into path. Install switch to toggle between original tone control and new tone path.

I've got my work cut out for me! I will be going into detail as I tackle each step. Later this week I will describe the current technical details of my guitar. Everybody loves before and after.

Stay tuned.

Labels: The Project

posted by Seth @ 3:22 PM