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I had a similar issue when building a Mofeta. It uses 2n5457's, and I ordered some from Amazon quite some time ago, before knowing about the massive fakes / badly spec'd components available (and before knowing just how rare the J201's in TO-92 have become). Anyway, long story short, they would...

Only Tree Fiddy? Pish Posh! On a more serious note, totally understand the complexity at hand with this one. It's just one of those I would love to add to my existing 10+ projects awaiting assembly. haha

So, this is done now, right? :cool::ROFLMAO: Anytime now? hahaha But seriously, any closer to wading through the cement?

On a totally unrelated item, I have a pedal I need to send you to trace.. I call it the... ummm. Mofeter Better Petter, I TOTALLY based it on a secret doom weapon of the 70's and shit, anyway, could you do that, please? :ROFLMAO:

MLCC is the choice here as well for the PF range like that.. The only time I have went anything other than MLCC's was, and I believe it was that exact value, 56pf and a 30pf, or maybe like 32pf? can't recall, anyway, NOBODY that could ship to me quickly had anything but ceramic disc, so...

All good, I sometimes read too literally as well. Haha

I totally appreciate all your input, one of the MANY reasons I love this place! So, my initial gut feeling was that switch, based on how it felt, and how it was acting. I was hoping to get out of swapping out out, because as I mentioned, switches are the WORST , for me anyway, at removing and...

OK, so everything checks out, the 3PDT switches weren't ever an issue though, only switching from 9v to 27v. IN the test, 9v read 8.97 or whatever on d100, and around same on center SPDT lug. Swapped to 27v mode, drained to zero, but D4 read 26.78v steady. After flipping the SPDT switch back and...

The LT1054, TY-141P came from Mouser. Actually, most everything came from MOUSER aside of a couple resistors. After every build I go through and reflow all solder points (sometimes when I snip, I snip low and cut solder itself), verify no bridges on both top and bottom points of each component...

Ok, so more troubleshooting. Testing that SPDT switch, I noticed that when it works properly, the CENTER post shows whatever voltage is selected, as it should, but when it fails on the 27v side, the center pin fades from spiked voltage, down to 0.8v, and holds. Flippity Floppy of the switch, and...

I MAY know the answer to this already, but wanted to ask the more qualified peeps than myself. I just built my DUOCAST, sounds amazing in 9v mode. I made sure ALL my caps (as I usually use anyway) were rated 50v+ before using them, aside of one "special" order one I needed to order to complete...

I can tell you to be SURE the 2n5457's you use (if that is what you use) are verified legit, because my Amazon purchased 2n5457's were either fakes that were stamped with the proper part name, or were duds SO FAR out of spec that they didn't matter. The result was I couldn't BIAS the 2n5457's...

Lots of great and diverse responses so far! One thing I forgot to mention.. While I said "lights" and most of us know what that means, I thought I would clarify. My preference is .10 - .46 for most of my guitars, but my Floyd Rigs I use .09's, and my Drop tuned guitars (especially my LTD EX's) I...

While I don't have overly corrosive hands / sweat, I do have naturally oily skin. Not the same as being corrosive, but definitely causes mine to wear out differently and quicker than normal. Crazy thing is, it comes and goes. Humans are so weird! lol As far as corrosive goes, that sucks, and...

I bet on BASS it's a different process, and maybe one that a "not as often" type situation as Guitar, am I right on that?

So with mild success on the Plectrums thread yesterday I posted, I want to pose the same question for your favorite "strangs".... There are no right or wrong answers, just your preferences, and a little bit about WHY you choose to play with those strings, and what brought you to them, and what...

For a while, a few years ago, I was "retraining" my pick holding, as I had allowed myself to get sloppy in my holding and picking. To do this, I started to use smaller picks, such as the small Jazz III's. It forced me to hold the pick a certain way to play what I liked to play. I was also able...

I have been curious about Honey picks myself, I may pull the trigger just to see how I like them I love the "Master finish" of Gravity picks as well.. It just seems to play nicer for me.

I actually bought a 3 pack of them. Same thickness as I prefer, but with the rounded edges I had mentioned. While I like the pick as a whole, the edges are what prevents me from using it as a daily driver unfortunately. Excellent plectrum though!

As the title suggests, I am curious to know what everyone prefers to use? I know it's more of a "personal feel" type thing, but I like to know the diversity among people, and their reasons behind it (if there is a reason haha). Me personally, my preference is a 2.0mm Sharp pick. My absolute...