Does anyone Modify the SD2000 in the US?

[snakejim]

Does anyone Modify the SD2000 in the US?

 

[steve herschbach]

Hi,

I second that question, plus would like to know who is currently doing Sd 2000 mods anywhere at all. I've got one I'd not mind having enhanced.

Steve Herschbach

 

[snakejim]

Hi Steve,
there is Finders and a fellow named Ismael.
Both are in Australia. I'll try to post the links or contact info.
RSJ

http://www.minelabmods.net/joomla/
http://www.finders.com.au/mods.htm

 

[lemons]

I see snakejim has found finders. Here's the direct URL again

http://www.finders.com.au/mods.htm

He is correct about the guy in WA (west Australia) but that's a completely different kettle of fish.

Finders have been around the longest and have a good record with the mods displayed. They have a new one called Super Fix, but it remains in testing as far as I can see. It also costs and arm and a leg $1000 + so I would wait a while on that one.

I expect finders do a bit of work overseas so you may want to talk to them about how that side of things could work. Australian cusoms service may have a specfic catergory to allow free entry for repairs.

regards

lemons

 

[bris dave]

I was happy with both jobs and would recommend it to anyone thinking about it.
I cant remember the exact cost, but it was in the order of AUD$250, say USD$175 or thereabouts.
The mod comprised a signal response modification (the original SD2000 had a muddy broad signal) and a 4 position sensitivity knob.
This knob has a tendency to get knocked and damaged, but for the week end user it should last OK and the knob is easily replaced by any electronics repairer. I use mine on a day to day basis and have only had 2 replaced in 6 years.
The improvement in the machine is quite marked and brings it up to the level of the SD2100 or a tad better.

 

[snakejim]

Thanks Guys! I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet and send it to Finders for the Mods unless I can trade it in with a GP3000 towards a GPX-4000?
RSJ