3pdt bypassing problem. Could it be the 4 lugged input jack?

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wolfy
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Post by wolfy »

Built a Fuzz face, circuit works fine with mono jacks.

I have tried about 2 or 3 3pdt wiring schemes for true bypass with led and i can't get sound. Led works though.

The stereo jack I am using for input apparently is switched and has 4 lugs. The 4th is connected to the Tip of the jack. I have tried to bridge the lug to the tip and it still did not work.

Have retested the circuit with mono jacks and it still works.

Keen to get it ready for my gig tommorow :)

Any help appreciated.

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Post by wolfy »

Found the problem. It was a blob of solder on the jack bridging ring to tip.

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