Boss DD-3 Repair (low volume)

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  • Camarada78
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    • Jan 2021
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    • Brazil
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    Boss DD-3 Repair (low volume)

    I have in my bench a first generation Boss DD3 delay pedal from the 80s or early 90s.

    it was dead. I managed to get it to power on again but the fx volume is too low.

    it can be heard when i play the guitar but its suttle, a faint delay on the background, even with everything on max setting.

    First i thought of a bad coupling cap, but i dont know, checked a few of them (there are many on the audio path) and so far nothing.

    Am I missing something stupid?

    have a goood day
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