Shin-Ei FZ-1A static issue, repair advice please!

Forum dedicated to helping people debug and troubleshoot non-functional pedals or builds. Please use an clear and informative title, indicating circuit and basic problem. Don't forget to mark the issue as fixed if this is the case.
Post Reply
User avatar
sgg63
Information
Posts: 1
Joined: 04 Feb 2025, 14:27

Post by sgg63 »

Hi,

I recently purchased a vintage Shin-Ei FZ-1A fuzz pedal. It works however there is significant back ground static noise while the pedal is engaged. I basically have no experience repairing pedals however I do have a soldering iron and a meter and figured it maybe something simple. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! I am not sure how to post pictures but here is a link to one that is exactly like mine.

https://reverb.com/en-pl/item/49780805- ... distortion
Top
User avatar
BMS1971
Resistor Ronker
Information
Posts: 259
Joined: 31 May 2020, 14:18
Has thanked: 103 times
Been thanked: 59 times

Post by BMS1971 »

interesting. doesn't look like an exact copy of Maestro, looks like a third plactic can transistor? And two clipping diodes?
I found this on the net, could help
https://sites.google.com/site/davidmorr ... kova-no-59
Ben
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Pedal Debugging & Troubleshooting Support”