DPDT switch not... switching...

[skatingbasser]

Ok, it's pretty embarresing needing help on a Solo-Pro; but this is ridiculous.

I've hooked it up just like the schematic (even tried making a few changes) and the first pot controls the volume even when I switch.  I used a different switch and there's the same problem.  So it can't be a bad switch.

Then I tested.  I just hooked up a input/output to the switch, and ran a wire on one side to complete the circuit, and left the other open.  No sound even when I switched.  I then put the wire on the open side and left the old wire side open.  It worked constantly, even when I switched.

So either one side doesn't work, or it's not switching... right?  Brand new, I just got them in the mail, and the same problem with both.   So, I'm kind of stumped.

Any ideas?

[littlegreiger]

What are you doing with the ground lugs of the jacks?  This may be your problem.  They should just be connected together.  Also do you have a multimeter, if you do you can test what poles of the switch are connecting.

[skatingbasser]

Ah, sounds like that's it.  I'll try it when I go home tonight.  Thanks!

[skatingbasser]

Nope, still doesn't work.  It switches to the second pot when I hold it down, but once I release it it goes back to the first one.

Sorry, no multimeter, the, uh, top ones work :wink: .

Any advice anyone?

[bwanasonic]

What type of switch are you using? It sounds like a momentary action switch from the way it's behaving.

Kerry M