Reply With QuoteCould be a ton of different things, from a broken wire to a burned out transformer. Does it pass clean signal when the pedal is turned off?
Regular Fretter
Tremolo Pedal Repairs
Hi all,
Just looking to seek some advice here...
I'm looking at buying an old Eko pedal (surprise!) that I've come across. Made in the 60's for their Minstral Organ, I'm thinking that there's no reason it shouldn't work for a guitar?
Anyway, the point is, it doesn't work and the seller doesn't know what's wrong with it.
I have a shot of the inside of one here:
I'm wondering whether this might be a self repair job? Or would I be best to take this to a repair shop?
Any thoughts?
Oh, and incase it helps, here are a couple of other views:
Guitars: Eko 100 Series Custom, Eko 100 Series Framus, Epiphone Firebird, Epiphone Special II, Yamaha FG-403MS
Pedals: Danelectro Dan-O-Wah, Danelectro Fish & Chips 7 Band EQ, Danelectro PB & J Delay, Danelectro Tuna Melt Tremolo, Danelectro Pastrami Overdrive, Danelectro Black Licorice Beyond Metal
Other Gear: Crafter MA-5 Amp, Korg Kaoss Pad 2
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Could be a ton of different things, from a broken wire to a burned out transformer. Does it pass clean signal when the pedal is turned off?
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Regular Fretter
Unfortunately I have no idea - it's an eBay thing, so I wouldn't know until I bought it. (Guy doesn't play guitar, has no amps or whatever to test it out...)
Guitars: Eko 100 Series Custom, Eko 100 Series Framus, Epiphone Firebird, Epiphone Special II, Yamaha FG-403MS
Pedals: Danelectro Dan-O-Wah, Danelectro Fish & Chips 7 Band EQ, Danelectro PB & J Delay, Danelectro Tuna Melt Tremolo, Danelectro Pastrami Overdrive, Danelectro Black Licorice Beyond Metal
Other Gear: Crafter MA-5 Amp, Korg Kaoss Pad 2
Master Fretter
I would personally stay away. In my experience, that whole I-have-no-way-of-knowing thing is a way to escape culpability for selling someone a piece of crap. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Guitars: Gibson LP Studio, MIA Fender Precision, Carvin C350Originally Posted by Spudman
Amps: Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 + Avatar B212 / Genzler 12-3, Acoustic B20
Pedals: Pod HD500X, Diamond Compressor, Tech 21 VT Bass, Sonic Research Turbo Tuner
Addicted to solder....
+1, unless you can get significantly more details on what's wrong or how the pedal acts....
DVM's Ever-Expanding Gear List:
Guitars - W-A-A-A-Y-Y too many to list. Check 'em all out HERE
Amps & Cabs - "Kap'n Kerrang-aroo" BYOC 18W TMB kit amp head; Mojave Coyote head; Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Lacquered Tweed Ltd. Ed.; Allen Sweet Spot kit amp; BYOC Tweed Royal kit amp; Epiphone Valve Jr. combo + mods; Drive 2x12 cab / Celestion G12M Greenback + G12H30; AB Custom Audio 1x12 cab / Celestion Alnico Blue
Pedals/Effects - ZILLIONS, including DVM's Home-built Pedals - See some HERE and HERE, TOO!
DVM's Gear Photos
Visit MY WEBSITE!
Regular Fretter
I've just asked him a few questions... let's see how we go.
Guitars: Eko 100 Series Custom, Eko 100 Series Framus, Epiphone Firebird, Epiphone Special II, Yamaha FG-403MS
Pedals: Danelectro Dan-O-Wah, Danelectro Fish & Chips 7 Band EQ, Danelectro PB & J Delay, Danelectro Tuna Melt Tremolo, Danelectro Pastrami Overdrive, Danelectro Black Licorice Beyond Metal
Other Gear: Crafter MA-5 Amp, Korg Kaoss Pad 2
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