OK.  So you're all done with the solder iron.  There's just a few
minor things to do and then you're ready to rock out on your
new pedal that you built yourself.

Attatch the Knobs:  
You will need a very small flat head screw driver for this.  
Positioning the knobs so that they are symmetrical when both
full turn clockwise and full turn counter clockwise is a little
tricky.  The best way to do it is to turn the shaft of the pot
(without the knob on it) full turn clockwise.  Then position the
knob to about where it looks like it should be when full turn
clockwise.  Tighten the brass insert screw.  Then turn the knob
full turn counter clockwise and see if it matches up with full turn
clockwise.  If not, losen up the brass insert screw and adjust.

Put the Lid on:
First bend down any components that are sticking up like
transistors and capacitors so that they are out of the way.  Put
the base plate of the enclosure on.  The edges are flanged so
that both the top and bottom fit securely.  Screw in the 4 screws
with a medium phillips head screwdriver.

Apply the Rubber Bumpers:
This shouldn't be too hard.  Just peel off the rubber feet and
stick them on the corners of the base plate of the enclosure.  
Make sure you don't cover up the screw holes!

Trouble Shooting:

Common Problems-

No Sound at all when ON or in BYPASS:  Usually a sign that
you did not wire your jacks correctly.  You probably mixed up
one of the tips with one of the sleeves.  If you are 100% certain
that you wired it correctly check your solder joints at the jacks.

Sound when in BYPASS but no sound when ON:  This
usually means that you wired something wrong with your
footswitch.  You probably mixed up your "in" with your "out".
This is the same cause if the problem is reversed (sound when
ON but no sound when in BYPASS).  If you are 100% certain
that you wired it correctly, check your solder joints on the
switch...particularly lugs 3 and 6.

Pedal works but the fuzz is weak or doesn't sound right:  
This usually means that your transistors were not positioned
correctly.  Check again and make sure that your collectors are
where the collectors should be and the emitters are where the
emitters should be.  If you 100% certain that you wired it
correctly check your solder joints.  ALSO!!!! Make sure you
know what "fuzz" is supposed to sound like.  If this is going to be
your first experience with fuzz, you should know that it doesn't
sound at all like what most people expect it to sound like.

Pedal works, but the knobs don't have much affect:
You probably have your potentiometers mixed up...that is...the
fuzz knob is where the volume knob should be and the volume
knob is where the fuzz knob should be.  If you are building the
Tonebender, the 1K pot will not have as much affect as you
would expect.  This knob was called "sustain" or sometimes
"attack" on the original models.  If your pickups are really hot,
backing off the guitars volume just a touch will make the knob
more affective.

If you've tried these tips and you still can't get it to work, email
me at customersupport@bigtonemusic.com  

It helps if you can supply close up pics of your pedal.  If we're
still having problems the next step is to set up an "instant
messenger trouble shooting session".  If all else fails, send the
pedal back to me, and I'll get it working again.  There will be a
hefty wait time to encourage people to actually try their
hardest...especially if I feel that you didn't really try.  You'll also
have to pick up the tab for the return shipping.