Woodpecker Tremolo Q2 2N2646 Orientation

[chongmagic]

I will try these on my build and will report back as well.

 

[Dice1012]

No no, I wasn't suggesting that.

I don't have one of these built at the moment to try this myself, but if you're feeling experimental....

Try each one of these modifications one at a time, test it after each one and see if there is any improvement.

1. Remove R3 (100K)
2. Disconnect lug 3 of the Depth pot, reconnect it using a 1uF electrolytic cap. (Positive lead to the Pad, Negative lead to Lug 3 of the pot)
3. Increase the value of R7 (currently 470R) to 1K - 2K2.
4. Increase the value of R6 (currently 39R) to 100R

Let me know if any of this helps.

Ended up doing all the mods listed. Still has audible ticking noise.

 

[falzhobel]

I've built 4 of those and no ticking in mine. Is the new PCB revision the answer to the trouble ?

 

[chongmagic]

I've built 4 of those and no ticking in mine. Is the new PCB revision the answer to the trouble ?

The new revision solves the issue. It gets rid of the picky transistor, the 2n2646 with a modern tranny.