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  • October 13, 2009 at 8:33 pm #79113
    marc61
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    I have what I believe to be an original Memory Man (not deluxe) from 1978. It’s blue on top with silver letters, with three knobs going straight down on right side. It was working when I originally got it, but has stopped.

    If anyone can point me in the direction of a good repair service in NYC or close I would appreciate it.

    Thanks!

    October 13, 2009 at 8:34 pm #102213
    marc61
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    Here’s a peek inside if that helps

    October 13, 2009 at 9:48 pm #102215
    Fender&EHX4ever
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    I’m pretty sure Howard Davis could help you with it. He’s in Brooklyn.

    http://howard.davis2.home.att.net/home.htm

    October 14, 2009 at 12:33 am #102216
    marc61
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    Just emailed him with photos.

    Thanks. He appears to be the man

    Appreciated,
    Marc

    October 14, 2009 at 12:35 pm #102225
    The EH Man
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    You can also try RonSound: http://www.ronsound.com
    I think he’s a bit cheaper.

    October 14, 2009 at 1:46 pm #102226
    marc61
    Member

    Howard Davis didn’t get back to me yet, but Ron did.

    According to Ron, he doesn’t usually do repairs anymore, but will make an exception for EH. We’re in communication and still trying to determine if it’s worth it.

    You guys are great. I’ll try and advise results.

    October 14, 2009 at 1:56 pm #102227
    electro-melx
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    😆

    October 16, 2009 at 10:52 pm #102351
    dmc777
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    Quote:
    Howard Davis didn’t get back to me yet, but Ron did.

    According to Ron, he doesn’t usually do repairs anymore, but will make an exception for EH. We’re in communication and still trying to determine if it’s worth it.

    You guys are great. I’ll try and advise results.

    What’s wrong with the pedal? What’s it doing? Surprised Howard didn’t get back with you…he’s usually very fast at responding to emails. Plus, he probably built the pedal in the first place lol!

    October 17, 2009 at 12:02 am #102353
    Fender&EHX4ever
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    Quote:
    You can also try RonSound: http://www.ronsound.com
    I think he’s a bit cheaper.

    I didn’t recommend RonSound because the OP asked for somewhere “in NYC”; but yeah, RonSound does excellent work :thumb: 😆

    October 17, 2009 at 1:14 am #102354
    marc61
    Member

    In any event, the pedal is on it’s way to Ron…we shall see what happens!

    October 17, 2009 at 6:45 am #102362
    devnulljp
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    Somewhat related…anyoneknowwhat chips were in the v3 MM?
    This one:
    mm3.jpg
    What would stop decay/feedback, turning it into a single echo slapback? Fixable?
    Is this MN3005 or SAD1024? Would the delay chip be the problem, or something else?

    October 17, 2009 at 10:32 am #102367
    Fender&EHX4ever
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    Quote:
    Somewhat related…anyoneknowwhat chips were in the v3 MM?
    This one:
    mm3.jpg
    What would stop decay/feedback, turning it into a single echo slapback? Fixable?
    Is this MN3005 or SAD1024? Would the delay chip be the problem, or something else?

    I don’t own that version, but I would reckon that it’s an MN3005. It seems like the chorus feature was introduced at the same time that EHX switched to using the Panasonics.

    If you’re getting at least one repeat, then the delay chip should be okay. There is probably a trimpot to calibrate the feedback.

    October 17, 2009 at 8:26 pm #102384
    marc61
    Member

    So Ron got it yesterday, and finished today. Cost $50 to repair. Well worth it I think. He said it’s a 1980, and the work he did was “Replaced IC, adjusted bias and balance trimpots”

    October 18, 2009 at 2:35 am #102386
    dmc777
    Member

    Isn’t the IC the delay chip? If so, I wonder what chip he put in there? Did it have reticon sad1024’s to begin with?

    October 18, 2009 at 2:37 am #102387
    dmc777
    Member
    Quote:
    Somewhat related…anyoneknowwhat chips were in the v3 MM?
    This one:
    mm3.jpg
    What would stop decay/feedback, turning it into a single echo slapback? Fixable?
    Is this MN3005 or SAD1024? Would the delay chip be the problem, or something else?

    Just open it up and see. I’m not sure how many are in there but it/they’ll be easily recognized.

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