Modded TS clone ... vol spikes switching diodes... fix?

[Laika]

Hi all,

This is my first attempt at a modded clone build. I'm building it as a gift for my brother who wanted a TS with a bass mod, the rest is just because I can

Everything seems to be working as it should but I have one question... When switching between the different diodes it gives a brief volume spike (break before make type switch) which I'm guessing this is because the TS is acting like a boost momentarily when no diodes are connected. Is there anyway of minimizing or removing this spike using the switch I have?

Here are a couple of pic's of my beast FWIW ... Note its still a work in progress, the housing will be painted is a solid colour, contrasting paint filled etched lettering etc... Well thats the plan so far anyway. The ext 9v socket & led's will get wired up once the enclosure is all finished

Its a tonepad board I etched, mods based on the screamer lab (beavis audio).
Two stacked opamps - JRC 4558 / LM 833
TS9 - TS808 mod
Clipping options - 1n914/1n914, 1n914/1n4001, LED/LED, IRF520/1n34a/IRF520/1n34a
Bass mod options - .047, .15, .33, .68 caps
Drive boost mod

[anchovie]

Is there anyway of minimizing or removing this spike using the switch I have?

The spike is only an audible problem, it won't do any damage. Wouldn't it be best to move the switch with the effect off? Will there ever be a need to change the diodes in the middle of playing something?

[Laika]

The spike is only an audible problem, it won't do any damage. Wouldn't it be best to move the switch with the effect off? Will there ever be a need to change the diodes in the middle of playing something?

Backing off the level before switching is what I have been doing and it seems fine. I was just wondering if anything else could be done without too much trouble, if not I'll live with it