Silenced Fred Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Wish me luck, gotta fix that damn Big Muff yet again Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Heat the joint from one side and run the solder in from the other. Oh... and practice on some junk first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 gotta fix that damn Big Muff yet again i normally use my middle finger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTRobOT42O Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Whatsup with da Muff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Whatsup with da Muff? nothing a nice shower won't cure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTRobOT42O Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 nothing a nice shower won't cure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Whatsup with da Muff? Battery hookup sucks. Cable keeps going bad, got a new one so I'm gonna connect that today I have an old broken DS-1 that I'm gonna practice soldering on Then I wanna start doing some clone builds :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Battery hookup sucks. Cable keeps going bad, got a new one so I'm gonna connect that today I have an old broken DS-1 that I'm gonna practice soldering on Then I wanna start doing some clone builds :D Actual tips or help can maybe be provided with details of the problem and perhaps pics of your task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Awesome dude you should get one of Devi's TP kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Actual tips or help can maybe be provided with details of the problem and perhaps pics of your task. I just have to install a new battery clip, and take the old one out. Will post pics when I take em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTRobOT42O Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Battery hookup sucks. Cable keeps going bad, got a new one so I'm gonna connect that today I have an old broken DS-1 that I'm gonna practice soldering on Then I wanna start doing some clone builds :D The battery clip is an easy fix. You shouldn't have a problem. There lots of vids on Youtube on soldering. Watch them before you go at it. As far as supplies I suggest Mammoth Electronics. They have a super wide assortment and ship really fast. Oh and you can do alot with the DS-1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEyAv6myECs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Took about 5 minutes, but $15 at Radioshack and a few moments and she's back up and running! Now to look for pedal builds... I'm a ****ing addict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Took about 5 minutes, but $15 at Radioshack and a few moments and she's back up and running! Now to look for pedal builds... I'm a ****ing addict My FAVORITE fuzz was a Meastro super fuzz. It was an FZ-1A I think. I have seen schematics on the net but never seen a clone. It was the dirtiest, nastiest, most fuzz of any fuzz I have ever heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Take the time to practice soldering thing that are junk before you start on your pedal and make matters worse or ruin your pedal altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 My FAVORITE fuzz was a Meastro super fuzz. It was an FZ-1A I think. I have seen schematics on the net but never seen a clone. It was the dirtiest, nastiest, most fuzz of any fuzz I have ever heard. EDIT: it was the FZ-1S. I found it on the google. Even a clone schematic with a true bypass and a 9v adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 My FAVORITE fuzz was a Meastro super fuzz. It was an FZ-1A I think. I have seen schematics on the net but never seen a clone. It was the dirtiest, nastiest, most fuzz of any fuzz I have ever heard. I'm looking at a fuzz rite clone type pedal for a build. I think Evol had one, and I hope he comments on how he liked it, but that might be it. Baby powder blue enclosure... Maestro Super Fuzzes are sick sounding, would love one of those or a Shin Ei. One of those two Take the time to practice soldering thing that are junk before you start on your pedal and make matters worse or ruin your pedal altogether. Did just that on my broken DS-1. Works great now! Couldn't be happier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 That DS-1 synth was badass...Hands down best mod/mods I've heard relating to the DS-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTRobOT42O Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 That DS-1 synth was badass...Hands down best mod/mods I've heard relating to the DS-1. JHS does some awesome stuff check em out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Yea and for me that's saying something, because I usually hate all forms of the DS-1 modded or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Nice job on the soldering! When i was in electronics school there were folks who never did get the hang of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete c Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 you could always do what the Chinese do and hot glue the connection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreslauer Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 i recommend starting building with a Fuzz Face or a Rangemaster: both are somewhat simple builds, and you can practice with the parts of the layout that all pedals get (the bypass switch, battery off when cord is unplugged, lighting an LED for status, ac adapter, etc.) Have FUN! :) Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ne14t? Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Hey Fred, The Tonepad link in my signature is an awesome place to start with clones. All schematics and diagrams are provided along with parts lists and you can even get pre-etched PCBs from them, just dont bite off any of the projects that have Surface mounted IC's as they are a little more advanced since you cant solder it in a socket there is higher risk of burning them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 i recommend starting building with a Fuzz Face or a Rangemaster: both are somewhat simple builds, and you can practice with the parts of the layout that all pedals get (the bypass switch, battery off when cord is unplugged, lighting an LED for status, ac adapter, etc.) Have FUN! :) Don I might be selling a few pedals in the near future and if I do, I will be picking up either a Shin Ei kit or a Fuzz Rite kit Oh I did have fun right after I was so worried about messing something up and then it worked out ok, I was so relieved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBlues Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Soldering the battery jack onto your fuzz pedal is a simple job... Stuff like soldering braided wiring to the back of a pot or soldering a pickup cover was a ***** for me... until ... I bought one of these... http://www.toolbarn.com/weller-d650pk.html?ref=base Now even those solders are a snap... More heat = easier soldering... just be careful not to melt any plastic or any other important object near your solder joint.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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