My 1981 NEC chip (version A board) has the black stripe clipping diodes.
Here's a lengthy thread that may answer your question. viewtopic.php?f=6&t=585
Put a capacitor in parallel with R26 should take out some of the high-end. Start with 1nF but experiment. Suggestion - sell it onwards as a curiosity and put the money towards a PH-1 (not "R"). Weird, everyone seems to be recommending the PH-1 now. :| A few months ago I asked for opinions on which ...
That’s great! :) What was the last year for the through hole component versions? Btw the pedal showed up today and sounds fantastic! The SMD pedals rolled out gradually, with individual models switching over at various times from ~2018 onward. The easiest way to know is the SMD versions are made in...