Thank you Spudster. I knew I could depend on your expertise. I actually took out that long straight cable and replaced it with a new one. After experimenting with the patch cables and each pedal I found that the cable was a good one some 20 years or so ago when I first bought it but here in 2006 and on my pedal board, it sucks...literally. Out it came and now everything is nice and bright and strong. I'll move the Micro just next to the Wah. Thanks!