OLC build...No Sound

Started by bluetone, June 25, 2007, 06:54:28 PM

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bluetone

Sorry for the newbie question.

I'm getting no sound from my OLC Supreaux build.There is sound when bypassed, but none when turned on. LED works.

I'm checking and rechecking...is there an area you guys suggest I focus on?

Thanks!

GibsonGM

Did you check it before you attached the switch and put it in the enclosure?  I do that to make sure any problems that arise after are in the switching.

Common troubles, if the effect is actually working, are that the input and output wires got switched around at the switch...switch poles in the wrong orientation.   The fact you get nothing in either position of the switch is GOOD - that means it's probably one of the above :o)    Recheck, and label if necessary, input to and output from the board....look at the ground switching connections - verify that the board gets power when you plug into the input....if you have a DC jack in there, make sure those connections are right. 
Take a look at your stompswitch, be sure your poles are correct for how you're wiring things...

:o)
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How about you check out the "READ THIS BEFORE YOU POST - About this forum..." sticky and report back with your findings. That will give you/us a better shot at fixing things.

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bluetone

Quote from: GibsonGM on June 25, 2007, 07:07:42 PM
Did you check it before you attached the switch and put it in the enclosure?  I do that to make sure any problems that arise after are in the switching.

Common troubles, if the effect is actually working, are that the input and output wires got switched around at the switch...switch poles in the wrong orientation.   The fact you get nothing in either position of the switch is GOOD - that means it's probably one of the above :o)    Recheck, and label if necessary, input to and output from the board....look at the ground switching connections - verify that the board gets power when you plug into the input....if you have a DC jack in there, make sure those connections are right. 
Take a look at your stompswitch, be sure your poles are correct for how you're wiring things...

:o)

Thanks for the help! Hmm...I flipped the output jack (Marshall type) and resoldered, and I get a sound! Well, only when bypassed. LED still works though.

I'll keep poking around. Thanks again.

Quote from: olcircuits on June 25, 2007, 07:42:27 PM

Thanks...I'll take you up on that!
Hello. Please feel free to email me for help. All the support you could ever need comes free with your purchase :).

sales at olcircuits dot com

Best.