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Offline ajeffcote

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Trem Footswitch Pop
« on: October 03, 2013, 12:54:41 pm »
I know this has been covered. From what I've read it seems that a resistor in line with the switch will slow the caps discharge and stop the pop. Am I on the right track?

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Re: Trem Footswitch Pop
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2013, 12:59:27 pm »
Show us the schematic. There are several different footswitch arrangements.
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Re: Trem Footswitch Pop
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2013, 01:58:45 pm »
Oh, yes, I knew I forgot something. It's the Hoffman AB763. Fender 2 button switch, 1/4" jack.
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Re: Trem Footswitch Pop
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2013, 06:06:15 am »
Try this. Disconnect the FS and manually ground out the trem with a jumper at the trem FS jack. Does it still pop?
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Re: Trem Footswitch Pop
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2013, 04:54:07 am »
I apologize for the lack of attention to your reply, Sluckey. I posted this and all hell broke loose around my house and I've been busy picking up the pieces so to speak. I should get it back on the bench in a few days and I will try the jumper. It's not a loud pop, but it is audible and I would like to make it silent, if possible.
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