Project-6 Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 My Boss distortion pedal started cutting out when i went to step on it ie not changing from clean to distortion, and now it doesn't work at all Anyone able to or know anyone who is good at fixing such problems ?( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thornybank Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 pedal fixWhat model is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lame Guitarist Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 My Boss distortion pedal started cutting out when i went to step on it ie not changing from clean to distortion, and now it doesn't work at all Anyone able to or know anyone who is good at fixing such problems ?(yeah I can fix Boss pedals, Might just be as simple as a broken switch. What one is it? I can have a look for you if you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project-6 Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 It's a Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion, when i was trying to see what the problem was one of the connecting wire to the switch came loose so that will need to be reattached but i reckpn it's the switch that is causing the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCat Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 it may be really simple - try if the battery connections are tight. They loosen a bit over time and sometimes get intermittent, siince the battery is just under the footswitch that may happen when you step on it. Just use small pliers to make the round clip that goes over the battery + pole a little bit tighter. Worth a try before you open it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project-6 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 I don't use the battery input as i have a 9v power pack that powers all my pedals and i have checked it and it works fine on other pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project-6 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Still looking for someone's help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preid Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Boss pedals can usually handle a fair degree of abuse before something brakes. Have you been a bit heavy footed at all?First step would be undoing the screw that holds the moving pedal part out and having a eye over the switch. Is anything damaged? Is the switch touching the metal moving plate you stand on? Is any thing loose? Try the switch with your finger, press down firmly and if nothing happens, next step is opening up the pedal. If the pedal acts normally (ie no buzzing or strange noises) when plugged in and simply isnt switching. Its probably the switch. Might be a bad solder joint coming loose but thats highly unlikely.I sold all my boss pedals so I dont have one to open up and tell you what to do. But theres sites with Boss pedal mods and im sure there will be a guide there.An electrical shop would be able to repair it for less than a tenner. A fiver even if the guy liked you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lame Guitarist Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Replied to your PM Sometimes the components in a pedal can just go like that for any number of reasons. Does the pedal LED light up? Switches in Boss pedals are quite flimsy and do weaken as they are just cheap plastic rubbish to be honest. Spares are available from a supplier I use (not in UK)It could be the components though, something might have burned outThey are usually easy pedals to fix and the schematics are easily available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofdeon Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 It's a Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion, when i was trying to see what the problem was one of the connecting wire to the switch came loose so that will need to be reattached but i reckpn it's the switch that is causing the problem.I have exact same problem with mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project-6 Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Replied to your PM Sometimes the components in a pedal can just go like that for any number of reasons. Does the pedal LED light up? Switches in Boss pedals are quite flimsy and do weaken as they are just cheap plastic rubbish to be honest. Spares are available from a supplier I use (not in UK)It could be the components though, something might have burned outThey are usually easy pedals to fix and the schematics are easily availablePM'd ye back chiefGeez a shout to organise 'the fix' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project-6 Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Bump, still looking to get this repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Badge Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Bill, Lame Drummer is the guy i telt yeh aboot. PM him, he's really busy but he will get back to you.Real nice guy and he did a shit hot job on my DS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig ybgiR Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 looks like im the only person mentioning this...but have you tried using a 9volt battery?even if the power supply is working fine on other pedals, the input for the supply on your pedal might be abit naffed??just an idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb303 Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 i can sell you one for 25 ....my gear tech is a closely guarded secret and i would have to kill you if i told you his name......but he would take 25 to have a go at repairing with no guarantees.....his advice was that sometimes things just die.....only an suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project-6 Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 i can sell you one for 25 ....my gear tech is a closely guarded secret and i would have to kill you if i told you his name......but he would take 25 to have a go at repairing with no guarantees.....his advice was that sometimes things just die.....only an suggestionSo ye selling me a pedal or ye charging me to have some boy look at it???Confused.com ?( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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