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m3_entity
Copper Member
USA
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 Posted - 08/14/2008 : 01:53:16
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Hi,
First, I'd like to say this website & forum rawks! I've being playing guitar since '94 and, recently, I've been bit by the pedal bug. My current pedal rig is: DS-1, HM-2, XT-2, NF-1, SCH-1 (arion), DD-3 and a TU-2.
I picked up a NF-1 and it has an 'issue'...maybe. I lose at least 50% of my volume signal when the sensitivity control is set at 7 o'clock (zero). The volume returns when the knob is turned past 8 o'clock. I tried out another NF-1 and it has the same 'issue.' Have any of you had a similar experience with the NF-1? If so, what's your take (design flaw, intended function, bad component, VR3/VR4 re-calibration)?
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the-destructor
Silver Member
USA
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Posted - 08/14/2008 : 02:44:42
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First & foremost - Welcome to Bossarea!!!
Second, nice chain & VERY nice choices, short & sweet. You already fit in this forum nicely.
& to the issue at hand. I do not own an NF-1, but given the age of the unit, I would question the pot, regardless of a second similar experience. Have you tried to clean it at all? Working the knob (un-intended sexual inuendo) or contact cleaner, before replacing is a prudent option.
I'm sure some of the more experienced members will be fairly quick to help you as well. Pretty good bunch of folks here. I'm probably the "bad-egg" outta the bunch. I hope you find wisdom here, let alone lend some.
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2008 : 04:53:15
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quote:
Originally posted by m3_entity
Hi,
First, I'd like to say this website & forum rawks! I've being playing guitar since '94 and, recently, I've been bit by the pedal bug. My current pedal rig is: DS-1, HM-2, XT-2, NF-1, SCH-1 (arion), DD-3 and a TU-2.
I picked up a NF-1 and it has an 'issue'...maybe. I lose at least 50% of my volume signal when the sensitivity control is set at 7 o'clock (zero). The volume returns when the knob is turned past 8 o'clock. I tried out another NF-1 and it has the same 'issue.' Have any of you had a similar experience with the NF-1? If so, what's your take (design flaw, intended function, bad component, VR3/VR4 re-calibration)?
WELCOME!!!!
I think this is normal. Mine does it too, and the function of the unit is unaffected.
I have a new on e comeing next week... I'll see if that one does it too. |
Edited by - Laurie on 08/14/2008 04:53:30 |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2008 : 08:15:07
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Welcome to Bossarea m3_entity!  |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2008 : 09:13:45
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Hi m3_entity
Welcome to the forum from Australia.
As Laurie said, I believe this is a function of the pedal.
The NF-1 is one pedal that I still don't have.
I guess you know the " Secret of the SCH-1" else you would be using a CE-2... 
I have a couple of Arion SCH-1's, one Boxed & in storage.
Is yours the all black case one, or the rarer Grey bottom section one?
They are identical in function & circuit wise, it seems that there were a few SCH-1's made in grey, & they command a slightly higher price.
It's one of the wettest sounding chorus pedals I have heard or collected to date.
And that's saying a lot, considering my appreciation of the Boss CE-2's.
Regards Dr. Bob
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m3_entity
Copper Member
USA
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Posted - 08/15/2008 : 06:24:29
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Thanks everyone!!!
D-T - This forum has helped me a lot with organizing my pedal board. I did try to clean the pot but no luck.
Laurie - I could understand this pedal having this type of affect when the sensitivity control is set to the maximum. It really is odd. But like you said, it doesn't hinder the functionality of the pedal and I am ok with it.
Dr. Bob - I have the grey version of the SCH-1, albiet, in poor condition but it works. I got lucky with this little gem. I snatched it up for $20 about a decade ago and I am amazed by the going rate for these units. Sometimes I turn the rate & depth to zero and use it as a tone boast. I really dig the metallic freeze-dried vibe I get from this thing.
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2008 : 06:32:04
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Garrrrghhhh!!! All you SCH-1 owners!! I hate you all!! 
Still cant find one for anything like a reasonable price. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 08/15/2008 : 09:12:37
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Hi m3_entity & Guts Guys.
Just fixed a really bad typo..
Ouch.... 
I thought my gigging one, was a bit rough.
Regards Dr. Bob |
Edited by - Dr. Bob on 08/15/2008 16:31:53 |
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