I have become aware of a minor design flaw in most Double Dodo pedals with 3-way clipping switches and a serial number of DDOD031 and lower.
The flaw does not affect the regular operation of the pedal, which works just as it should as long as the clipping switch is in the SYMM or ASYM position. Only in the middle position, where it is supposed to completely bypass diode clipping and provide a relatively clean boost, does it add some faint asymmetrical silicon diode clipping and is thus not as clean, nor as loud as it should be.
Note that pedals with a serial number of DDOD032 or higher are not affected; neither are all pedals with 2-way clipping switches.
If you would like to have the clean boost option in the middle position, I can offer the following:
First, check the following:
- Does your Double Dodo have 3-way clipping switches that have a SYMM, an ASYM and an (unlabeled) middle position?
- If no, you are fine.
- If yes: Is the serial number of your pedal (see back plate) DDOD031 or lower?
- If no, you are fine.
- If yes, continue reading:
Customers in the EU can send me their pedal at their own cost, and I will fix the flaw and return the pedal to you at no additional cost. This offer is valid until, and will expire on December 31st, 2024.
Customers outside the EU: Unfortunately, customs regulations and shipping costs make shipping the pedal expensive and complicated, but if you are versed with a soldering iron (or know someone who is), I can send you instructions on how to modify the pedal to fix the flaw. However, if you use the middle position only rarely or do not need the clean boost option, I would strongly suggest that you leave the pedal as is and do not attempt to modify it, as modifications always include the risk of damaging the pedal.
For any queries about this issue, please do not hesitate to contact me at vorpfx(at)icloud(dot)com.
Tags: Double Dodo