I recently bought an ODB-3 off of Ebay. When I plugged it in, I may have used a plug with too many volts. I tried using different 9 volts and nothing seemed to power the pedal. I opened up the pedal and noticed that the capacitor in C40 (100uf 10v 105C) was completely destroyed. I bought replacement for it and tried but when I tried using it, it didn't work at full volume. I then noticed that a diode at D8 (IN 4004), right next to the capacitor was destroyed as well. I bought a replacement and the volume is almost at full level, but it's still a little bit below the input volume of my bass. On the pedal, the gain and level knobs work but both eq's and the balance are not working at all. I've searched the pedal for any other destroyed parts but I can't seem to find any. Does anybody know if there is something that maybe I'm missing or if the pedal is just shot?
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Anybody that can help with ODB-3 Problem
- Thread starter Scrappersa
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Sounds shot.
I'd just buy a new one. as far as overdrive pedals go, the ODB-3 is probably the most inexpensive one that gives you a good tone.
I've been using mine for 2 years now and love it.
I'd just buy a new one. as far as overdrive pedals go, the ODB-3 is probably the most inexpensive one that gives you a good tone.
I've been using mine for 2 years now and love it.
- Jun 16, 2005
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you can look at it as a sign maybe 
the odb-3 was my first "overdrive" pedal... sadly i got it new and paid full price. there are tons more options for less or the same money that actually sound great.
the odb-3 was my first "overdrive" pedal... sadly i got it new and paid full price. there are tons more options for less or the same money that actually sound great.
I bought it used on Ebay so I may be screwed out of it. I got it for pretty cheap, but I would still be out $50. I guess I learned a valuable lesson. Don't buy pedals for prices that are too good to be true. I have an FX-25 coming in the mail this week so hopefully that comes out all right. 
