Testing Electronics in TL-1 kit

[McCreed]

Based on the photo you posted, it doesn't have continuity or inductance capabilities.
Also, I've never seen a "cheap" DMM that can measure inductance. The only devices I know of that will measure inductance (L) are an oscilloscope and signal generator.
My understanding is (and it is a tentative grasp at best) that a typical DMM does not have the capacity to generate appropriate signal frequencies as part of the L measuring process and are expensive bits of kit to make.

[rokitrik]

Based on the photo you posted, it doesn't have continuity or inductance capabilities.
Also, I've never seen a "cheap" DMM that can measure inductance. The only devices I know of that will measure inductance (L) are an oscilloscope and signal generator.
My understanding is (and it is a tentative grasp at best) that a typical DMM does not have the capacity to generate appropriate signal frequencies as part of the L measuring process and are expensive bits of kit to make.

McCreed, according to my DMM manual a continuity test can be performed, see first attachment. It cannot perform inductance tests but the 4070L advertises it does per the second attachment (note that it tests for H not L.) I agree that an oscilloscope and signal generator are optimum -- but out of the question for me really.

Maybe the 4070L DMM does not give a fully accurate reading or like you say, won't achieve appropriate signal frequency. To be honest, I doubt I would get that advanced in my testing. I guess I'm looking for simple tests that I can perform to avoid problems before I install the electronics and also a means to learn more about guitar electronics theory.

Curiosity killed that kitty, so I've got to watch my paws.

Thanks for following up, my friend.

Rick