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Dead Circuits

6/8/1999 12:41 PM
Terry
Dead Circuits
You're probly all getting sick of my stupid beginner questions but here goes another one! :)  
 
In the last 2 weeks i have built  
 
1.Electra Distortion - working  
2.Swell device - working(somewhat)  
3.Roger Mayer CLassic Fuzz - DEAD Circuit (replaced some parts w/ similar ones)  
4.DOD envelope filter 440 - DEAD circuit  
5.4 transistor electra distortion mod - DEAD circuit  
 
I don't understand it.......i know for #'s 4 and 5 i have all of the caps,resistors and diodes connected right...i have checked them an uncountable # of times (other people too), but they are still dead. I followed the schematics exactly but, even layed everything out as shown on the schematic.......  
 
Most of the above pedals required some +/- caps, but i used non-polarized.  
 
Also i have tested the 9v w/ my tongue :) still some kick left in it.  
 
Anybody have any ideas?

 
Replies:
aron Yes, I have some ideas.Plea... -- 6/8/1999 12:50 PM
R.G. One of those little quips I've pick... -- 6/8/1999 2:06 PM