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Lightspeed is great but I don't think it fits what they're asking for. I was thinking crunchbox deluxe, but that's more gain they want. I haven't tried an OD-3 but agree from the descriptions I've heard about it, it would likely make a good match.

2n3904 has an odd pinout? The ones I've used had the same pinout of most BJTs (with the exception of bc549s--now those have the odd pinouts).

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Don't forget this one: Basic Buffers (muzique.com)

I've build the BSIAB2 which is a very similar circuit, but used 2n5457s. If you have some to try, pop 'em in and see if they can be biased.

For this they're the same. The Vcc- in most pedal circuits is ground. I don't think those ICs would be the issue.

Desoldering videos always make it look easier than it is when I try it.

Why'd you leave the covers on the pots? Take those off and save them for when they matter.

Wait until you see smd caps. It's not the size that matters, it's the ... wait what's the topic again?

You can't. The most resistance you'll get by putting two resistors in parallel is the resistance of the lesser of the two. You can change the taper though. Lowering the resistance shouldn't have that much (if any) impact on the volume output--the volume pot is just acting as a voltage...

I think your definition of "technical" is different than mine.

I've been using Tayda solid core occasionally for hooking the pcb to switch. No failures yet. To those who have, are you unboxing and reboxing? For most builds, there's no movement so breakage seems really unlikely. I could see the risk only if I had to pull everything out.

I use a ruler and measure the distance between the pots/switches then make my own template.

What kind of DC jack is that? I haven't seen one like it. Reason I ask is that some folks have had issues because the jack's outer ring makes contact with enclosure (i.e. not negative center).

I've used that PCB before, and you're right--it needs you to jumper the CLR+LED.

Was this due to covid or because half our state was on fire?

Start by measuring at the ins and outs of all the components along this path. At the start it should pretty much match the input signal--at some point you'll read a point where it doesn't, which will give you more clue as to which part of the circuit is misbehaving.

how do you connect phone to pedal? I just use audio--no oscilloscope necessary. What oscilloscope do you use?

Audio probe is helpful here. Do you have a looper pedal? If so capture a riff and put in on repeat into the pedal. Then start probing. You'll have to start tracing the audio path from the input to the point where it gets weak. If you don't have a probe they're dirt simple to build.

How legit is the 2n5457? Also, do you have something protecting the middle pot from contacting the PCB?