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Gotcha, I'm betting I could find better quality components and beef that bad boy up a little.

Nick

I'm starting to think about gutting it and retrofitting another two knob jammy in there. Any suggestions on a simple two knob project for a newbie?


Nick

thanks so much.

nick

You guys are so helpful. Yes, for some reason the power jack is missing? Ad I bet that black mystery wire was where it should be soldered. I'm getting nada sound out of it when the pedal is switched on. I'm gonna mess around with it learn a bit about soldering and the basics of deconstruction. I hope to get something out of messing with it maybe even some nasty distortion.

Thanks,

Nick

You guys rock! I'm gonna work on it soon. I'm in the north east and my basement/studio/work area is currently under water so I'm guessing over the weekend.

Thanks again,

Nick

Thanks so much. Is it an easy fix, or should I just leave it as battery powered? I'm not even getting a hum out of it now so maybe I should address getting sound out of it first?

Nick

Hi, I'm not getting a lot of replies on my question. Have I committed some sort of forum faux pas?

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Ross Distortion.
« on: July 08, 2013, 05:40:50 PM »

Hey, I found this pedal at a yard sale. The guy i bought it from said he's had it since the late 70's. He sold it to me for $5 and said it was broken. I've attached some pics of it including a pic of the loose black wire I found. Also, there is a hole for an external power supply? Anybody know where that black wire goes (it's the 3 wire of 4 on the bottom of the board. are there any mods? I thought it would be a great experiment while I wait for all my parts to come in on my Bumblebee.

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Hey, I found this pedal at a yard sale. The guy i bought it from said he's had it since the late 70's. He sold it to me for $5 and said it was broken. I've attached some pics of it including a pic of the loose black wire I found. Also, there is a hole for an external power supply? Anybody know where that black wire goes (it's the 3 wire of 4 on the bottom of the board. are there any mods? I thought it would be a great experiment while I wait for all my parts to come in on my Bumblebee.

nick    

Thanks a lot ! This is a great forum with lots of folks who actually want to help. I've done many demo vids for Malinoski guitars, Trombetta, Wiz-Pedals, God Box etc. I've placed all my vids on the gear page to Luke warm response to say the least! ( note: there is no mention of burst or Dumble in any of my vids...lol ) you guys are all right!

Nick

Hey, just wondering if there are any books with info explaining this  electronic alchemy of pedal building? I'm really interested on how particular components are chosen for a given "effect." There are so many choices, how do you know what components will work best? I know I'm gonna hear its all trial and error....but I just had to ask!

Nick. 

Yeah, it's me again... I need to purchase some pots for mt bumblebee project 2x100kb and a 5kb. Linear? Audio taper double throw right angle jammy. Damn there is a lot to chose from ! I even saw some pots with clear light up shafts. O.k. S what do I go with 

Nick

You guys rock! Thanks so much...I'll get on it.

Hey, I would love to pick up a good mid priced soldering iron, any advice would be appreciated. I would also love to have a list of must have tools for the fledgling DIY'ER?

Nick

Hey y'all, any advice on a good mid priced soldering iron? I would also appreciate some of your sage advise on must have tools for a fledgling DIY'ER like myself?

Nick