FourStrongWinds Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Just got my new Blues Jr. home from the store and i've noticed it's doing a couple of odd things, at about half volume loud stabs will make the the amp rattle, I have a feeling this may just be the reverb but its hard to tell, but when I crank it almost full whack it makes a kind of moaning hum, is this normal for the volume or is something not right? It was the last one off the floor anday had been the demo, they told me I could bring it back and swap it for a new one when they came in if I liked, I may do this anyway just to get a boxed one but would rather not have the hassle of going back to the shop any thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Yeah, I'd swap it for a new one. Sounds like it needs to be re-tubed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FourStrongWinds Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 fuck, just my luck...serves me right for being impatient I suppose Quote Link to post Share on other sites
groovingdan Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Yeah, I'd swap it for a new one. Sounds like it needs to be re-tubed. yeah, mine doesn't rattle and hum, except when I'm playing Edge riffs. take it back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Yeah, I'd swap it for a new one. Sounds like it needs to be re-tubed. All the way...or make them retube it for you (better)...that is a light amp cab...if you still get similar rattle issues after, stick a rolled up towel atop the reverb tank, see if that helps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FourStrongWinds Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 its not the rattle that annoys me, but the hum. I will for sure swap it for a brand new one its just the store wont get them in for 10 days and i was kind of hoping to gig with it on thursday, oh well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 hum is usually a power tube going...replace the tubes for @$30 and then swap the old tubes back in before returning it...then you have back up tubes for the new amp j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 UMMMMMMMM.............HUMMMMMMMM These amps will always hum, only flaw. I say it everytime this comes up....BILLM MODS ROCK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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