TS9 help!!!!

[machineman]

My TS9 still doesn't work after a few trouble shoots that I did (made sure that I didn't have a cold solder and made sure that I didn't have any bridges. 

Anyway, I will measure the voltages and post it asap

the problems are:  There is volume but it is weak.  The gain control doesn't work...

[jonathan perez]

i think i have the same problem on a tube screamer i built and tossed a few months ago in the closet...will keep an eye on this thread..


on second thought, only the gain control doesnt work...

[machineman]

im actually really pissed about this because it seems to be a small problem...somebody help us...

[ethanw]

I use an audio probe, basically a cap attached to cord and 1/4 jack. Instructions can be found on this site. This simple tool finds errors quickly!

Ethan

[machineman]

can't seem to find the audio probe instructions....please post it thank you

[gaussmarkov]

http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Debugging

it's on the "Debugging Page" link at the top. 

[JFX09]

I use an audio probe, basically a cap attached to cord and 1/4 jack. Instructions can be found on this site. This simple tool finds errors quickly!

Ethan

I can vouch for this wonderfull tool, made it simple to follow the signal and see where the problem was on my first build.

[machineman]

thanks people!!! it's working now!!!!  Don't need an audio probe for this project...but i will make one definitely.

[Fuzzy-Train]

What was the problem/fix?

I was having the same problem with mine and I replaced the diodes with the same type and it works great now... must have been a cold joint.

[Jobet]

Cold joints on the diodes will not prevent the pedal from putting out sound. In fact the sound will be even stronger.

A short circuited signal path, will.

[Fuzzy-Train]

I had sound, just no distortion. It was the only area where my iron touched, and it made it distort... what else could it have been?