Two Pedals that Sorta Work

dimebagfan01 · Post by **dimebagfan01** » 24 Jan 2018, 07:37

Hey guys! I decided to take the plunge and start building pedals a few weeks back and the parts to build my first two projects came within the last week or so. I'm working on a Split & Blend circuit (this one: http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.com/201 ... blend.html) and a TCE Integrated Preamp (this one: http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main. ... l.jpg.html). On the TCE, I followed the instructions found at https://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/ ... ic=89712.0 to add a 3pdt switch but it doesn't want to work for me. I'm following the Offboard Wiring diagram from Tagboard, as well. I'm getting no signal, bypassed or with the boost, and I've checked my wiring and soldering and everything looks good. As for the Blend knob, I have the blend function working correctly but the dry signal is really splatty/farty (sounds like a blown speaker) and very touch sensitive. I tried swapping the JFETs for some other similar ones but it didn't help at all. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to start with troubleshooting these? I can get some pictures of my circuits up tomorrow if that would help as well.

deltafred · Post by **deltafred** » 24 Jan 2018, 10:18

Pictures would be really helpful.

No signal bypassed could be a faulty or incorrectly wired switch, they are easy to get 90 degrees out, or no ground connection between the input and output jack.

dimebagfan01 · Post by **dimebagfan01** » 25 Jan 2018, 04:09

Here's some pics of the circuits:
https://imgur.com/8JHOW7a
https://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu8 ... emstao.jpg
https://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu8 ... emstao.jpg