reversing big muff jacks

[umcoo]

Hi all, the input and output jacks on my big muff are 'reversed' from standard and I'm wanting to put them correct.  Is it possible for me to just remove the current jacks, and put wires from the pcb to new jacks going to the other side of the pedal?

[fuzzo]

You mean like on Fuzz face Dunlop (red one) with input jack on the left ?

Why don't just move them ? if the wires are short, change them for longer ones .

But maybe you've the SMD big muff ? I never see a big muff with "reversed " jacks

[umcoo]

yes, input's on the left.  It's a sovtek russian muff and has pcb mounted jacks

[theehman]

yes, input's on the left.  It's a sovtek russian muff and has pcb mounted jacks

I would leave the jacks soldered in and cut the traces to the pads then send them to the corresponding pads on the other jack w/ wires.  It'll look a bit messy but will do the trick.

[JasonG]

I have not touched a russian big muff in a while but if I remember correctly you can just flip the board over and add some insolation between the pots and boards. Don't don't forget to re label the jacks. I think you will have to add some wire to a few connections too.

[Tony Forestiere]

Is it causing a problem? No. Just enjoy it for the unique item it is. 

[Br4d13y]

just flip the board over, the jacks are both the same distance from the top and bottom, so in theory, flipping it over would switch it

[bumblebee]

Flipping it solves the problem, no desoldering needed. You may need tape on the solder side of the PCB to stop it grounding out on the enclosure though but if its a new sovtek you will not need do anything but flip the PCB.