I set out to build a really simple OD. Just wanted to see if I could. Then I thought it would be cool if I could switch between soft clipping and hard clipping. Attached is what I came up with. I made a vero of it and everything works great with the switch in soft-clipping mode. When I switch it to the Ge hard clipping diodes, there's no sound. If I take the Ge diodes out, clean audio passes through the circuit just fine. And I've verified the diodes are going to ground. I'm wondering if there's something obvious I've done wrong. I've verified that the vero matches the schematic, so there must be something wrong in the schematic I'm not seeing. I just read a ton of tutorials and gave this a shot - I guess I got close.
As for the the switch, I'm using an on/on DPDT and numbered the lugs:
1 - 4
2 - 5
3 - 6
I know there are a lot of great pedal forums out there, but sometimes those guys aren't super nice to guys like me asking dumb questions. I figured i'd post it here in case one of you has an answer. You all know your stuff. Thanks a ton.