Death By Audio Octave Clang build problems

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Death By Audio Octave Clang build problems

repoman
Hello, newbie builder here  

I'm trying to build a DBA Octave clang from a couple different layouts.  I've built both of these boards numerous times with no output from the pedal in either case.    
 
http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.com/2018/01/death-by-audio-octave-clang.html   

http://guitar-fx-layouts.42897.x6.nabble.com/file/n12880/Clango.jpg


I'm wondering if anyone has any tips or suggestions on how to build this circuit.  
I am curious if the transformer I am using is incorrect. I have a 42TL002 as what is called for in the 18x8 build. The 11x11 build has a different transformer listed. When I looked at the data sheet for the 42TL002 it does not have a secondary wiring in the sheet, where as the 42TM002 does have a secondary winding in its data sheet and people mentioned other transformers working in their builds with this circuit, all of which mentioned have secondary winding in the data sheet.  
Another thing I am wondering about if it might be causing trouble is the diodes. One layout simply calls for "ge diodes" another calls for 1n34a diodes. I have tried some generic GE glass diodes and 13470ITT diodes. http://www.smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/germanium-diode-1n3470-itt/

Here are some pictures on the build: https://imgur.com/a/PFO27
I have scrutinized the copper strip side of the board for solder bridges and did not find any. The pedal bypasses signal correctly and the LED lights up when engaged but there is no signal that passes through.

Any ideas would be appreciated! Thanks
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Re: Death By Audio Octave Clang build problems

velouriafx
I think the both transformers works on these two circuits. On the 2nd layout is 11 cuts, but i dont see the 11th hole.
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Re: Death By Audio Octave Clang build problems

repoman
There are two cuts under the 910k
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Re: Death By Audio Octave Clang build problems

GrooveChampion
OK I know it may sound silly but this happened to me once, can you try and use non NOS components?
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Re: Death By Audio Octave Clang build problems

repoman
I'll give that a shot.
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Re: Death By Audio Octave Clang build problems

GrooveChampion
Also, the second layout doesnt specify where the 2 other cuts are supposed to be so its kinda poorly designed IMO, could be a misplaced cut or something.

I'd give the tagboards layout another go since you can make out whats what just a tiny bit better.

Personally I highly doubt the issue is your choice of transformers.
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Re: Death By Audio Octave Clang build problems

Travis
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What are your power supply and IC voltages?