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  • August 26, 2018 at 6:18 pm #85446
    daveinsocal
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    I just bought the Russian Big Muff, the EH website says it’s true bypass but the one I have is in no way a true bypass pedal.

    I love the pedal but I can’t use it on my pedalboard, when the pedal is OFF I get a ton of noise and if I turn the volume down my guitar goes to zero. I am using it with a 9V adapter and no battery installed.

    Is this the normal operation or is mine broken??

    Are Russian bots hacking my guitar??

    I’m about to return the pedal but wanted to ask around the forum first.

    Thanks!!

    August 29, 2018 at 4:57 am #124258
    gvelasco
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    Are you talking about one of the new Russian Big Muff reissues, or an original Russian Big Muff?

    August 29, 2018 at 2:28 pm #124261
    EHX STAFF
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    If its the new reissue pedal you may have an issue with a ground loop through thee power supply line.
    If you are using several pedals powered by a daisy chain supply please try the pedal by itself.
    if you are still getting the noise on battery power please exchange the pedal for a new one.

    IF the pedal you are talking about is an older used pedal please post in the vintage section of this page. People there cant help you.

    December 19, 2021 at 12:25 pm #186720
    Timoc
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    Hello!
    I’ve had a Big Muff Bubble Font Green Russian ’95 for a while. I want to add a power plug and a 3PDT footswitch to make a real bypass (what kind of footswitch could I use), please. Could you post or email me a simple diagram of the wires going to which terminal?
    Thanks

    December 20, 2021 at 11:36 am #186729
    EHX STAFF
    Keymaster

    Please post your question in the vintage section. People will help you there.

    December 20, 2021 at 11:44 am #186732
    j_flanders
    Participant

    I wrote a technical reply (with links and images).
    Guess what, my reply doesn’t show!
    I’ve notified you guys about this problem on several occassions.
    Never received an answer…

    May 11, 2022 at 8:44 am #186731
    j_flanders
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    3PDT true bypass schemes:

    True bypass wiring schemes

    Personally I wouldn’t drill a hole in a ‘vintage’ Green Muff.
    With my Russian Big Muffs I use a ‘battery eliminator'(DC-wall wart to battery snap adapter) and run that through the battery door on the back.
    Make sure the one you buy has the correct polarity.
    battery eliminator

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