Sekova - Fuzz ( FA-II , Apollo , Crestwood )  [schematic]

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I'm guessing the big one labeled 224m50 is 224nf 50v, so i should look for .22uf. open to suggestions as to what type. and if anyone has a guess on the other two. i've done recapping before but never on a guitar pedal.

according to the diagram posted above, the little green fuzzy one would be C10, so 0.001uF - sound right? film, ceramic?

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dukeofearl wrote:I'm guessing the big one labeled 224m50 is 224nf 50v, so i should look for .22uf. open to suggestions as to what type. and if anyone has a guess on the other two. i've done recapping before but never on a guitar pedal.

according to the diagram posted above, the little green fuzzy one would be C10, so 0.001uF - sound right? film, ceramic?
224 = 220000pF = 220nF = 0.22uF

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thanks, i'll replace that one and see if it works. maybe the fuzzy ones are ok?

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well i replaced that one cap and it's still not working. any other ideas?

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well i replaced that one cap and it's still not working. any other ideas?
DC voltages would be good.

It's possible the electros are stuff.
Are the leads on that smaller green-cap OK ?

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Is the volume supposed to be pretty low on these?

The output filter really kills the signal.

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Ah, read the Tone Machines write up and this is normal.

This one is a 9v version in very good condition.

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