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Topic: MXR Envelope Filter Repair or Troubleshooting? |
Jim Smith
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Midlothian, TX, USA
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Posted 18 Dec 2011 1:46 pm |
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I didn't use mine for several years, and now it doesn't work. I was going to just buy another one online, but they're going for more than new on eBay these days.
I looked at the Wilson Envelope Phollower, and while the price is good, the position of the jacks would make it awkward to use with a double male jack on the end of my guitar.
I have opened it up, put in a new battery, sprayed some tuner cleaner, and checked for continuity on a few connections, but I don't really know how or what else to check.
I am not totally electronically illiterate, so I would appreciate any suggestions on what I can check and how to do it. I have a digital multimeter and a soldering station, but not much else for test/repair gear.
Do we have any Forumites that knows how to fix these, or can someone recommend a good repair facility? |
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Mike Neer
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NJ
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Posted 18 Dec 2011 3:43 pm
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Do you get any signal? Is it just that the signal is dry after engaging the switch? I would say if that's the case, the switch may be bad. You may want to try bypassing the switch to check.
Is this a vintage unit or a reproduction? The vintage units were pretty indestructible. Personally, I'm using a Moogerfooger these days and love it, but I do miss my old 70s pedal, which I believe I sold to Bill Elm.
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Jim Smith
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Midlothian, TX, USA
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Posted 18 Dec 2011 4:54 pm
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Well, I'm embarrassed to say, it was apparently working all along. 
I couldn't remember if I got any signal through and couldn't lay my hands on my double male 1/4" plug, so I tried it with a small patch cord and it works fine. 
Apparently the double male plug is what had gone bad.  Witches Brew, here I come! 
Thanks Mike, and this can be closed up.  |
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