Boss VF-1 Effect Processor

Built like a tank, o.k.

We know the expression and we know there are tanks and tanks.

I'm starting to wonder which (tank) quality Boss used concerning the inputs.

There's not a real problem (yet) but I think my VF-1 is showing its first
mechanical trouble.
I use the VF a lot and that means using the guitar (HI-Z) at the front and
both the inputs at the rear.

Lately I've had some input problems in the JV-880 (synth) out---- Vf-1 rear
inputs, the input at the right channel was very weak compared to the left
channel (or the other way around, i'm not 100% certain anymore about the
left/rightstuff).

So I started thinking how the .... this could happen, we also know that if
we plug in the VF-1 at the front using the guitar HI-Z the left input at the
rear wil be disconnected (at least it should but the signal transmission
still blends in).

So I gently plugged in the HI-Z hoping this would (not) resolve the problem,
but it did, several times.

There's still a slight chance this has something to do with coincidence but
I quess the HI-z input tends to stay active ( thinks its still plugged in)
while it supposed to be not (because there is nothing plugged in).

And by doing this it disconnects one of the rear inputs, I bought the VF
less then a year ago, I'll let you know when this (mickey mouse ?) input
system is totally down the drain/messed up.


Greetings and coffee please,

Sjaak