[memphisindie]

Dean, see if you can get a look at for free or buy a scheme from drip for their 1176, and see what's similar. You might find out what's wrong like that, I think you can look at them online. You may be able to get an original schematic
You could also have a fractured joint, you might try reflowing everything and use a magnifying glass, you may find something you missed, like a lil' ball of stray solder making a short or a connection that shouldn't be there or some flux that has done the same. I've done that. I know you've probably looked, but hey, you've gotten too far to let those knuckleheads get the best of you. See if you can get in touch with "bluesman" here, I know he's built two of these, he's a friend and not a butthead. He can help.