Looking at an ebay review of the new Chase Bliss super duper preamp, it occurred to me that some of the functionality--semi-parametric mids either pre-or post-gain and three Q settings--can probably be had very easily by modding the old Mercurial. The first thing, assuming a big enough enclosure and careful fitting, can be achieved with an extra couple of jacks and a 3PDT toggle--basically an FX loop for your other gain pedals and an order switch so that the Mercurial is either before or after them. I think this would be a very useful mod, since this pedal obviously has its uses at both ends of the signal chain. Since I currently have mine in a 1590B, I think I might be able to pull it off in a 125B.
But the second part--a switch to select different Q settings--I need some help with. Any thoughts?
But the second part--a switch to select different Q settings--I need some help with. Any thoughts?