Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, we'll repair a broken Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi (EC-3003 Rev_C, post-Frantone era 2008) guitar pedal that isn't passing any signal. We'll troubleshoot the issue, discuss the BC550 (BC549) transistors used, and also review some nifty new tools from this video's sponsor, Fanktik!
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0:00 Intro
1:02 Testing & Teardown
4:06 Preliminary Diagnosis & Signal Tracing
7:51 Fantik T1 Portable Soldering Iron Review
15:28 Under the Microscope / Fixing Broken Solder Joints w/ Fantik T1
19:50 More Troubleshooting and Signal Tracing
25:38 Pulling Transistors
31:57 Fixing an Unusually Broken Potentiometer
35:50 Finishing Touches to the Big Muff Restoration
37:37 Fantik E2 Ultra Electric Precision Screwdriver Review
46:39 Final Demo with Zio Meteorite Brad Linzy Signature: zioguitars.com/shop/brad-linzy-the-guitologist-signature-meteorite
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In this video, we'll repair a broken Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi (EC-3003 Rev_C, post-Frantone era 2008) guitar pedal that isn't passing any signal. We'll troubleshoot the issue, discuss the BC550 (BC549) transistors used, and also review some nifty new tools from this video's sponsor, Fanktik!
Use the extra 17% off code TGE2ULTRA to save a total of 37% off the Fanttik E2 Ultra Electric Screwdriver at: amazon.com/dp/B0DSVKLNQR?maas=maas_adg_ECBAF042E5996EB96CC1AE6F9AD46063_afap_abs&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=theguito-20&linkId=a16303a089d0acddb6ddfae6bd6f07a4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Use the extra 20% off code TGUT1MAX to save a total of 44% off the Fanttik T1 Max Soldering Iron Kit at: amazon.com/dp/B0D41ZMDPD?maas=maas_adg_1FD0DB6CB6A3249AA2DB7576864CFCED_afap_abs&linkCode=ll1&tag=theguito-20&linkId=5d3d1a6fa2fa4d6620ac0140c1b4d327&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
0:00 Intro
1:02 Testing & Teardown
4:06 Preliminary Diagnosis & Signal Tracing
7:51 Fantik T1 Portable Soldering Iron Review
15:28 Under the Microscope / Fixing Broken Solder Joints w/ Fantik T1
19:50 More Troubleshooting and Signal Tracing
25:38 Pulling Transistors
31:57 Fixing an Unusually Broken Potentiometer
35:50 Finishing Touches to the Big Muff Restoration
37:37 Fantik E2 Ultra Electric Precision Screwdriver Review
46:39 Final Demo with Zio Meteorite Brad Linzy Signature: zioguitars.com/shop/brad-linzy-the-guitologist-signature-meteorite
#guitar #electronics #repair #tools #Fanttik #FanttikE2Ultra #FanttikT1Max #Fanttiktool
*SHOW YOUR SUPPORT*
1: Become a Member on Locals: theguitologist.locals.com
2: Donate via Paypal: paypal.me/guitologist?locale.x=en_US
3: Buy Merch: bit.ly/GuitologistMerch
4: Send in Viewer Mail. (Contact Me for details at electrictoothsyndrome@gmail.com)
5: Purchase an ad! (Rate sheets available upon request at email above.)
6: Buy something from a sponsor and tell them I sent you.
7: Stand in the middle of the street naked screaming "LONG LIVE THE GUITOLOGIST!" Then when the cops arrive, tell them about my channel.
8: SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIXOLOGIST CHANNEL: youtube.com/@fixologist1
♠RECOMMENDED BOOKS
-RCA TUBE MANUAL amzn.to/2GOBVqS
-Designing Tube Preamps for Guitar and Bass: amzn.to/2DK5tmt
-DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF TUBE AMPLIFIERS: amzn.to/2HSNMne
