No, my boost side actually cleans up the noise if the distortion side is off. Yes, I was thinking about switching some parts out such as the chips you mentioned. I'll try that and reply.
As for the other ideas, yes you're right on about all of them, but I don't believe they're the main culprit here. I've been building pedals for a long time now with Carbon Comp resistors, so I'm aware they're a little noisier, but this is a bit beyond that. The capacitor you mentioned that looks broken is alright. It just has some of the plastic casing or whatever chipped off of that side where the leg is. It measures fine and is actually just as sturdy as the rest. Also, I do have some of the wiring extra long at the moment because I'm working on a multi-effect. Once I house it, those wires will be cut way shorter. The wires being that long on my other builds have never created this much noise. I'll try alleviating these problems too after I try switching out some chips and what not.
I'll have to get on my other computer to post the solder side picts, if my kid ever gives it up. I've thorough checked that over too. In some 15-20 years of pedal building, I've had maybe one bad solder joint, and it was a home made board where the track got ripped up off the fiberglass (or whatever the material is). Still, I guess I could try reflowing some joints. Never say never.
Appreciate all of the help!
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