Issue when buiding one-knob overdrive

[johnbertram]

Hello,
I'm building a simple one-knob overdrive. I finished the circuit on perfboard and hooked up the jacks and pots to test it before connecting a switch and putting it in an enclosure.

When the effect is not plugged into a guitar there is a clearly audible signal that can be heard when tapping the input jack, however, when I plug it in to my guitar, there is no sound.

What might be causing this problem?

[JustinFun]

Possibly ground and hot switched somewhere between input jack and circuit board? So when you plug the guitar in you're effectively grounding the input?

[JustinFun]

But also: see the debugging FAQ and post layout and schematic etc, if you want helpful answers.

https://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=29816.0

[antonis]

Hi & Welcome..

A schematic and pictures of your build should be very helpful..

[JustinFun]

Ah man, these "one post and disappear" debuggers.

I need closure damnit!

In all seriousness - if you post a problem and then you solve it by yourself - post a follow up on the thread for the others who have the same problem in the future!!

[antonis]

Ah man, these "one post and disappear" debuggers.