got me the very same apple sitting on the bench, so far i have learned from some nasty SMT toys to always wire up an OUTPUT jack FIRST. then get on with the finding of any bends... after recording is ON. gonna have me some good old fashioned glitch fun when i get set into this one... might put it up in a box with 1 of my 3 barbie karaoke's that are on the bench also... love your site!