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  • December 22, 2008 at 5:43 am #77425
    IndianScout
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    I have a Small Clone that whether it’s plugged into a power supply or batteries, I have to hit the switch 10 – 20 times before it will come on, the light will show it’s on but the chorus doesn’t activate..

    any help would be appreciated..

    Indian

    December 22, 2008 at 11:45 am #89458
    McSpunckle
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    Maybe the switch is broken. I dunno how those things are constructed, but if it’s a new one, it should have a 3PDT switch, which is effectively 3 switches. The one for the LED might still be working, but something else isn’t.

    That’s my best guess, since you aren’t getting a lot of weirdo noises.

    Try it with no power as well. If it cuts off when you step on the switch, it may be something else.

    Note: I’m not an engineer. Just sexy. And I know a little about electronics. But mostly just sexy.

    *edit*

    Given the last post, I may be wrong about how it switches.

    December 22, 2008 at 11:50 am #89459
    The EH Man
    Moderator

    Does the LED switch on/off when you step on the footswitch? The LED is part of the switching circuit. If it’s operating normally I’d have to say there’s a bad FET on the switching.

    December 22, 2008 at 2:50 pm #89465
    IndianScout
    Member

    yes the light turns on and off like it’s supposed too, just no change in sound

    would this be covered under warranty??

    how would I got about doing this..

    December 22, 2008 at 8:32 pm #88330
    Ned Flanders
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    I would contact EHX via email, they’ll let you know about repair etc.

    December 23, 2008 at 2:48 am #89518
    IndianScout
    Member

    well I went them an email but no answer, they must be out till after xmas,..

    that doesn’t help my new years gig tho, guess it’s time to buy another pedal

    December 23, 2008 at 7:26 am #89530
    McHaven
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    well I went them an email but no answer, they must be out till after xmas,..

    that doesn’t help my new years gig tho, guess it’s time to buy another pedal

    Don’t be discouraged by a lack of response to your email. It normally takes about a day before they get back to you. Although, you’re right in assuming they may be out for holiday already. Just letting you know that its not typical to get an answer the same day. Least that has been my experience.

    December 23, 2008 at 5:22 pm #89560
    IndianScout
    Member

    I’m in no hurry, once I get it turned on for a gig, I just leave it on, if I don’t need the chorus for a song I just turn the dial down..

    as musicians we always learn to make a way around things

    ehehe

    Happy Holidays everyone ! ! !

    December 27, 2008 at 10:56 pm #89734
    IndianScout
    Member

    still no response from EH :(

    I’ll make it thru this weekend gig tho..

    December 27, 2008 at 11:11 pm #89735
    Ned Flanders
    Moderator

    They will return your email eventually dude, maybe send another one too.

    December 29, 2008 at 1:59 pm #89781
    BlueSteel
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    The switch could be broken somehow? I don’t know much about electronics so that’s my best guess.

    January 3, 2009 at 6:40 pm #90044
    v7ek
    Member

    I have the same problem with my russian Small Stone…

    My pedal’s switch looks exactly like this:
    http://www.smallbearelec.com/Detail.bok?no=24

    Does anyone know if it’s a valid replacement?

    January 5, 2009 at 4:24 pm #90112
    IndianScout
    Member

    wow I got a reply…

    n/m on my other post

    woot…

    January 5, 2009 at 4:32 pm #90113
    electro-melx
    Moderator

    lol, I was just about to tell you to PM or email Rick on here (ehx staff)

    https://www.ehx.com/member/100/

    but I guess you are sorted now?

    January 5, 2009 at 4:48 pm #90116
    IndianScout
    Member

    what trips me out is the email is from someone named Chip at Sovtek..

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