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Pedal Kit - Mod® Electronics, The Piledriver, Power Boost
The Mod® Electronics Piledriver is a clean-boost kit that will provide up to 38 dB of gain to your guitar signal. Use it to push your preamp into overdrive or as a line driver if you are experiencing signal degradation from your effects chain. This is a simple kit and great for beginners!
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SKU:
K-920
Item ID:
001824
UPC/EAN:
609722124409
Brand:
Mod ElectronicsTerminus Series
Type:
| Height with knobs/extrusions | 2.015 in. | |
| Item Height | 1.375 in. | |
| Item Length | 4.695 in. | |
| Item Width | 4.015 in. |
| Packaging Dimensions | 8.5 in. × 6.5 in. × 1.5 in. | |
| Weight (Packaging) | 0.76 lbs. |
 DC Power Jack Mod | All Models |
| Add LED Mod | All Models |
| Schematic | All Models |
| Scratchless Gain Pot Mod | All Models |
| Troubleshooting Supplement | All Models |
| Instructions | All Models |
 Sound Sample | All Models |
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Specifications, Files, and Documents
Sound Samples:
Sound Sample01:16https://www.amplifiedparts.com/sites/default/files/associated_files/piledriver_sound_sample.mp3
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Questions and Answers
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Why is The Piledriver on the larger side?
Asked by Anonymous on September 2nd, 2015.
September 2nd, 2015
Staff MemberTop Contributor
The Piledriver utilizes a point to point wiring layout using terminal strips rather than a circuit board. This is done to make a step by step build easier and to help the builder learn the circuit's signal path. This method requires a slightly larger enclosure.
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Can I add an LED to indicate when the effect is ON while still using the DPDT switch?
Asked by Anonymous on April 26th, 2017.
Yes please follow this link: https://www.modkitsdiy.com/sites/modkitsdiy.com/files/media_files/piledriver_led_add_schematic.pdf
For technical support email MOD Kits at: [email protected]
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What capacitor part number do you use for the "Scratch-less Pot Mod"?
Asked by Anonymous on April 27th, 2017.
The part number for the required cap would be C-ET47-50.
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Can I order different colored enclosures with this pedal?
Asked by Anonymous on August 5th, 2017.
This is a pre-packaged kit and only comes in red.
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Can this be made with a Germanium transistor?
Asked by Anonymous on October 16th, 2017.
Due to the design of this pedal, a germanium transistor would not work.
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do you have any of the mods files in non schematic format for us non readers of schematics
Asked by Anonymous on April 19th, 2020.
April 21st, 2020
Staff Member
If you click on the instructions in the files links you can see the wiring guides.
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What is the maximum current draw in mA for this device?
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Great kit. The pedal sounds really good and construction was pretty simple. The instructions are excellent. The only thing that was a little unclear to me was the orientation of the transistor, but Googling a datasheet for that cleared up that question.
Good for beginners.
Missing parts
I'm not sure of how good it is or if it works. I have kids, I scheduled the afternoon to work on this project after the first two components soldered, going for the 3rd one and its missing. Now I have to go look somewhere in Montreal where to find the missing capacitor. I'm sure it won't cost much but the afternoon its lost.
Make sure you review the list of components are all there before you make your plans.
Works well and performs perfectly as a clean boost. A great platform to modify. I left the boost on all the time and used the switch to turn on an LED and bypass a master volume I added. This way I can set a lead boost level and use the footswitch and volume to set a lower rhythm level and not require access to the next volume control down the line (useful with my acoustic guitar when the mixer is not nearby).
I just finished putting this together and had a lot of fun doing so. It sounds great too! I was lucky and got it done right the first time. Great little peddle!
built this in an afternoon. sounded great. so i added a muff pi tone style circuit with tone knob. a volume sag knob. a feedback loop switch for ultra sustain with a frequency knob for the circuit. since mine has a little dirty to it due to the muff circuit tone, the sustain/feedback circuit really brings this thing to life. exceelent sound and very quiet design. with no mods this pedal kit is worth at least twice what they are charging. also added a bypass switch to bypass my muff tone circuit. thhis pedal is a nice place to start pedal modding too.
Great little pedal, I totally enjoyed building it. Here's a quick blog post on it with a sound clip.
http://projectk2r4.com/2012/01/28/a-cheap-diy-clean-boost-pedal/
Fun kit, useful pedal. I found the instructions clear and easy to follow. The finished product works really well. I like that I can tweak the chickenhead knob with my foot for adjustments on the fly.
I use mine mostly to bump up my volume for solos, and so the only complaint I have about it is the lack of an led indicator to tell me whether it's on or off. I'd be willing to pay a little more for that addition.
This is the most awesome thing I have ever built. It sounds great and I have a new hobby. I have already ordered the thunderdrive deluxe and I can't wait for it to arrive. I recomend this pedal to anyone interested in building one.
This is the most awesome thing I have ever made. Man, just the feeling of a job well done once I plugged it in and it actually worked. I have found a new hobby. Directions were easy, I've never sodered anything before this. I can't wait for the next one to arrive.
If you're a pedal lover like me, who's always wanted to try their hand at building one, but have zero experience, then this is the pedal for you. Get yourself a good soldering iron and a a few tools and go for it! It's easy (take your time), it's fun, and guess what, it sounds awesome! Just crank it up and wail! It really kicks a good tube amp into submission!