[SOLVED] [MOVED] Looking for a circuit breaker (switch) for a guitar pedal

[radagast]

Hello.

I'm trying to fix a guitar effect called RAT. It's a pretty old device (the circuit says 1986).

The main off-on switch just doesn't work. I'm wondering how I can tell which I need to buy, I guess it's pretty generic but I don't know of any website with respective pictures.

This is what I have:
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Appreciate any directions on how to find a replacement.

Thanks.

*edit: It is a six-legged switch. Any comments on the function of that are welcome as well.

 

[ALERTLINKS]

You can fix it if you follow the working,

Schematics
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Working principal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro_Co_RAT
https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Rat-Clone-Distortion-Guitar-Effect-Pedal---The/
https://www.aaronflynt.com/?p=256

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[radagast]

Thank you!

 

[BradtheRad]

1.

There's a chance the contacts inside need cleaning. There are spray solvents called 'instant contact cleaner', etc.

Squirt some in all the openings, while you operate the switch. It may remove dirt, grease, lint, etc.

2.

Do you suspect parts are broken inside? This is likely to render it useless. If you are inclined, open it up and you may find you can fix it. Then wire it back together.

3.

6 terminals means it is probably DPDT. With a push switch that will take a lot of weight. It's a type that you would not find just anywhere. (Most DPDT switches are toggle or slide type. They would soon break in use underfoot.)

Have you checked for a replacement at a local music store? Ebay?

There are websites that show how to build guitar effect pedals. Some are bound to use a DPDT foot-switch like yours. Check out such articles. One might list a supplier for the switch.