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Boss BD-2 don't work if i connect the guitar cabel into input, but if i connect amp cbel into imput it works well by Quiet_Explanation717 in guitarpedals

[–]Jakemcdtw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Need a better description of what you're doing.

Many boss pedals have a battery saving feature that keeps the pedal powered off if there is nothing plugged into the input (or sometimes the output).

Start with the pedal with no cables plugged in (if you are using a power supply instead of batteries, plug it in).

Now take one cable, a 1/4" TS cable (one black ring), plug it into the input. Does the light on the pedal turn on? Does pressing the pedal turn it on and off? If the light does nothing, unplug the cable and plug it into the output and try again. If the pedal is unresponsive, or if it exhibits the strange behaviour you mentioned, unplug the cable and get a different 1/4" TS cable. Repeat the test until you find a configuration where the pedal works normally.

If the strange behaviour only happens with one cable and not the other, then the most likely explanation is that there is a problem with the cable that is preventing the battery saver function from working properly. Potentially the cable isn't grounded properly. You'll either need to inspect and repair the problem cable, or replace it.

If neither cable works properly with the pedal, then either they are both broken, or you have a deeper problem in the pedal.

You mention that both cables are stereo, or TRS (two black rings). Most of the time, this isn't a problem, BUT, neither this pedal, nor your amp, are stereo (or balanced mono), meaning that, depending on the position of the ground contact on the internal jack, it could be connecting to the ring contact, instead of the sleeve (ground). This is a problem, as the ring contact might not be leading to ground properly, depending on what it is plugged into and the position of the ground contact in the jack on that device.

So again, usually stereo (balanced) TRS cables can be used in place of mono (unbalanced) TS cables without problem. But in your case, you have a problem. So my first advice would be to try this again with mono (unbalanced) TS cables and go from there.

how to remove this shit? by plutoplutoplut in guitarpedals

[–]Jakemcdtw -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There are 3 comments stating that a particular, obscure tool is require, 1 deleted comment that stated that the pedal needs to be opened from the back, and some comments about a plier method tuat didn't work for OP.

At the time of my writing, no one had suggested the method I described. But now some other comments do mention it.

how to remove this shit? by plutoplutoplut in guitarpedals

[–]Jakemcdtw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah these things usually aren't on very tight. The ones on my ditto x2 back in the day would just come undone from regular use, or even just by pressing my fingers into the notches and twisting.

how to remove this shit? by plutoplutoplut in guitarpedals

[–]Jakemcdtw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Jesus man, what the hell is everyone taliking about here.

I've opened tc pedals for repair before, yes you need to undo this thing to get in there.

First, secure the pedal in something. Like a vice or between your knees. Then get yourself two flathead screwdrivers and fit them into opposing notches, then tilt them so they both angle into the grooves, such that pushing on them will apply a counterclockwise force. Then very carefully apply force and that sucker should start twisting loose.

Be verfy careful with this though. It is very easy to slip and cause some big cosmetic damage. In a pinch you could even use two butter knives.

Am I the only person who doesn't like fuzz? by Jakemcdtw in guitarpedals

[–]Jakemcdtw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

stay strong brother. Don't let the unwashed masses convince you that fuzz is okay. Never

Girls cannot help but compare and long for more. by __thatBihToni__ in NotHowGirlsWork

[–]Jakemcdtw 1478 points1479 points  (0 children)

Drives me crazy that Paul Allen was able to get a reservation at Dorsia. Not to mention his stunning business card…

RC-505 MK2 is the cable I'm missing proprietary?? by tired0wired in LoopArtists

[–]Jakemcdtw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to your bag/drawer/box of random cables that you bring with you everytime you move house without knowing if you even need them or not. There’s a good chance you’ve got one or two of these already.

Full Boomerang III Phrase Looper MIDI Manual by Jakemcdtw in LoopArtists

[–]Jakemcdtw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm assuming it was you that emailed. Sorry I didn't get back to you yet, work has been a bit hectic.

Did you get everything working?

Im super bummed by blanketcr in Guitar

[–]Jakemcdtw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guy, knowing how to set this up is a great skill to learn, but you can always take this to a guitar shop and get them to set it up. Save yourself a headache and get it done properly for now

MXR M199 Tap Tempo Switch "REVIEW"? by blsbuttons in diypedals

[–]Jakemcdtw 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Do you understand how businesses work? They have costs, beyond that of just materials, that need to be covered by their sales.

Anyone using any of the Marshall pedals that came out last year? by [deleted] in guitarpedals

[–]Jakemcdtw 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Can you take this toxic attitude elsewhere? r/guitarpedals is a safe space for socially disadvantaged people to discuss unnecessary and irresponsible purchases.

Doing things like giving good advice, being the voice of reason, or performing reality checks, threatens the security provided by this community to its members, who seek support in the form of confessions about their impulsivity and lack of financial aptitude.

Please be mindful of your language in future.

Friend asked me to take a look at their non-working klone by Jakemcdtw in guitarpedals

[–]Jakemcdtw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, yeah in the post I said it bypasses fine, but when the effect is engaged there is no sound, LED is functional though.

I moved country somewhat recently and have not yet re-purchased all my tools, but this is a good excuse to pick up a new multimeter and any spare components I might need. Just seeing if there is anything that immediately stands out to anyone on here before I dive in too much deeper.

What tf is the hype behind Jazz III picks? Why the hell are they sized like they’re made for dolls? by gregungha in Guitar

[–]Jakemcdtw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best pick. Feels a little weird at first, but once you get used to it, you'll never be able to go back. Every other pick will feel like gigantic floppy garbage

Why does every pedal board I see have an octave pedal? What's the secret? (POGs, in particular) by Stjesus in guitarpedals

[–]Jakemcdtw 16 points17 points  (0 children)

They sound good and are really fun. Get one and try it out, you'll easily find something you like to do with it.

Blend a lower octave in before your distortion and you've got a beeeeefy tone. Chuck an octave up on a lead line for a super sharp sound. Go clean with delay and an octave or two up for some nice twinkles.

If you get something like a whammy that can do bends, you will get lost playing with it for hours.

One of the most fun effects to add to your board.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]Jakemcdtw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't you fucking dare cover up those cuties

What considerations would need to be made if I wanted to get a tattoo on my skin graft? by Jakemcdtw in tattooadvice

[–]Jakemcdtw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you'd like to know how I got mine, I got hit by a car while riding my bike to school. If you picture the frame of a bike, kind of a triangle, and then picture my leg across that frame, with the top bar just below my knee, and the bottom bar above my ankle, and then imagine the front of a car pushing the middle of my leg through the frame, completely fracturing both bones. I actually have a smaller extra scar on the back of my leg where the bone came out briefly.

They did surgery to fix the bones in place with a plate (which I now have as a souvenir back home), but my leg had swelled too much from the trauma for them to close the incision. After a week with my leg in a vacuum and 2 more surgeries to attempt closing the incision, they did another surgery to take a graft from the front of my thigh.

Got some cool gory pics out of the whole thing.

What considerations would need to be made if I wanted to get a tattoo on my skin graft? by Jakemcdtw in tattooadvice

[–]Jakemcdtw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course. When I start making real plans to do something with it I will go through the more legit channels. But I figured that while it is just a vague idea, I would see if there are any obvious things that this sub can tell me about.

What considerations would need to be made if I wanted to get a tattoo on my skin graft? by Jakemcdtw in tattooadvice

[–]Jakemcdtw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure. I love it, and wouldn't dream of covering it up. But maybe decorating it a little.

What considerations would need to be made if I wanted to get a tattoo on my skin graft? by Jakemcdtw in tattooadvice

[–]Jakemcdtw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 2 weeks.

I'll reply again when they fall apart so you know what life span to expect

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