Description: The DL4 is a great delay pedal. I’ve used them in the studio and live for almost 20 years. But as is the case with many mass produced pedals, Line 6 cut a few corners to bring the price point down. The Electrolytic Capacitors Line 6 uses can be upgraded to Audio Grade Capacitors and there are two TL072 opamps in the input and output circuits that can be upgraded. Together with replacing them improves the overall tone of the pedal. Electrolytic capacitors, with age, are notorious for leaking, losing their tolerance and going bad. The result can be a pedal failure, noise and hum, and generally poor performance of the effect. Just like in tube amps, Electrolytic Capacitors in pedals also go bad with age and use. By replacing them the performance of the pedal is enhanced by ensuring clean power to the circuit. Where possible I replaced electrolytics with high-quality Metal Film Capacitors. There are different quality levels of Electrolytic Capacitors. Here I have chosen Nichicon Audio Grade Electrolytic Capacitors. NOTE: Nichicon Capacitors are getting hard to source. When possible I will use them, but others may be used instead. These capacitors are some of the best audio grade electrolytics available and will take your pedal to a whole new level in audio quality. You’ll find they will give you a tighter low end and smoother mids and highs. For the opamps, I chose the Burr Brown OPA2134UA. These opamps will add clarity and fullness to the effect along with lower noise. Together these changes will push your Line 6 pedal into new tonal territory and breath new life into the effect. The capacitors are through-hole and are easily replaced. The two opamps are surface mount (SMD) and are actually not that hard to replace once you get the technique down. I recommend watching several of the surface mount soldering videos on Youtube. You’ll find as I did that with the right tools and technique replacing surface mount components can be done with relative ease. Even though some of the Electrolytics are not in the signal path I feel they should be replaced. Especially on the older Line 6 pedals. Some of these pedals are 20 years old. Electrolytics, over time, go bad, leak and lose tolerances, which affect the quality of the effect. Some people want to know why Line 6 hasn’t addressed these issues. Well, why should they? If a DL4 goes south, Line 6 knows they are going to make money on repairs and or sell more product. Simple economics. Don’t forget Music Man Amps. They were made so well there were no residual monies to be made on repairs. That helped contribute to their failure as a company. Copyright® 2003-2023 Monte Allums, LLC _gsrx_vers_841 (GS 7.0.16 (841))
Price: 34.99 USD
Location: Olive Branch, Mississippi
End Time: 2024-03-11T12:02:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Model: DL4
MPN: Does Not Apply
Brand: Line 6
Type: Delay
