Help with PN4392 JFET

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rpschultz

Joined Nov 23, 2022
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It does seem like Q1, T1, T2 are working. Now, the signal stops at C10 (10u). I replaced the cap, and still no luck. This is C9 in the original Fishman circuit post #1. Polarity is the same. What would prevent an AC signal from traveling through an electrolytic capacitor?

Here's a related thread about audio through electrolytic caps.

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Ian0

Joined Aug 7, 2020
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Ah yeah, sorry. I haven't updated the schematic yet. But I don't have D1, D2 installed in my PCB prototype, it wasn't in the original Fishman circuit.
R9 is connected to the wrong place. As it’s a Sallen & Key high-pass filter, it should go to the op-amp output not the inverting input, but I doubt that would stop it working.
 

panic mode

Joined Oct 10, 2011
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that should not be the issue. it matches original.
since signal does reach C10, problem is after it which is only few parts.
i notice that max gain is half compared to original due to different potentiometer value (50k vs. 100k).
the only way for signal to not pass though is if :
R12 is open / cold solder
R13 is open / cold solder
IC1.2 is not working or there is a short between pins 6 and 5
 

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rpschultz

Joined Nov 23, 2022
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Back to the diodes D1 and D2. These aren't in the original circuit (see post #1). What is their function? Are they necessary?
 
They protect the JFET from ESD hits which are a common happening with guitar 1/4" jacks.
Static electricity killing guitar electronics is common without them. 12AX7 don't mind lol.
 
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