Bloody finger massive noise

[whomeno]

Built a bloody finger. when i first tested it there was a low volume to it. after a few minutes it sounds like it is osculating real bad. when engaged i have this noise no sound at all. i can't probe it as soon as i turn my probe on the noise is there with out using the probe. 9 v input
top 5210 E- 3.56  B- .095  C-  8.56
Bottom 5210  E-  .089  B-  .649  C-  4.53
5088  E- .087  B-  .702   C-  3.15
42Tm013 .650 on all 3 primary lines  0 on secondary lines
4049
1 - 8.91  2- 7.71  3-  7.13  4-  8.91  5- 8.23  6- 7.19 8- 0
9- .15  10- .23  11- .15  12- 8.93 13- 0  14- .13 15- 8.94 16- 0

[anotherjim]

The top 5210 doesn't appear to connect for its base. VB has to be higher than VE for NPN - standard, you need to learn that one! Base should connect via a link to a 470k to the lower one's collector. Investigate that.

The 3 unused inverters in the 4049 shouldn't be left disconnected like that - they can generate a ton of noise. Quick and dirty fix might be to short the track cuts to the unused inputs so they are at least connected to the 3 inverters that are used (connect to something is better than nothing). Don't connect the unused outputs, leave those tracks cut! Better is to jumper each unused input to 0v.

[whomeno]

the top and bottom 5210 is connected by a 470k . it is hard to see in the pic. it is the 470k left of the 220n.
on the 4049 you want me to  jumper pins 9-11-14 unused  inputs to vss. is this correct?
I have built a lot of pedals, I have learned a lot but still have a lot too learn. I am self taught. everyone here that has helped me has taught me so much.

[antonis]

Check for shorts..

Especially between holes 6 of rows 4 & 5, counting from lower right solder side board corner..

[whomeno]

rechecked for shorts updated pic.

[whomeno]

after checking for shorts again, i also recut the traces. working fine now. had to be a short.
Thanks for the help guys.

[whomeno]

ok stumped again, board works fine when hooked up to pedal test box. if I box it up the squeal is back.

[whomeno]

problem solved. replaced open jacks with enclosed non grounding jacks. all works fine now.