Silenced Fred Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 So, I go to the shop, and of course, the amp won't act up I ask him to clean it up, go over routine maintenance stuff, check the tubes, etc. That takes about an hour and a half and he can't find any issues besides for some of the tubes starting to go microphonic. No major issues, then he's like "let's plug it in to see if it still works after taking it apart" (I'm hoping that was said tongue in cheek lol) so he plugs it in and HALLELUJAH! the amp starts screeching like a pterodactyl in heat Then he says its probably the input jack and he's gonna have to go in and itll take a while, then he hits a cable that connects the reverb tank, and it stops screeching, moves it again and it starts back up. So long story short, the issue was a super cheap stereo audio cable connecting the reverb tank, but I did get all new tubes and a cleaning for a damn good price and got to see one of my dad's friends I hadn't seen in a while. Took some friends along and we had a blast for the "3 hour round trip road trip" I'm just happy it works, but my wallet isn't too happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 dont worry about the money, you can make it all back with a good gig. to have a good gig, you need a working amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Good to see you found out the problem quickly .....puts the mind at ease. I'm also glad we didn't see a pole up " which input jack should I get" sorry Fred, I have to tease you cause I like you (but not like like you...wink wink)lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted December 23, 2010 Author Share Posted December 23, 2010 Good to see you found out the problem quickly .....puts the mind at ease. I'm also glad we didn't see a pole up " which input jack should I get" sorry Fred, I have to tease you cause I like you (but not like like you...wink wink)lol Don't worry, I'll put up a "which generic stereo audio cable should I get" thread just for you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Cool Glad you got it figured out man. I think somebody even mentioned the reverb thing in your first thread so kudos to them too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Don't worry, I'll put up a "which generic stereo audio cable should I get" thread just for you :) Lmao I love you Fred (love not love love but guy love lmao), your the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 what amp was getting fixed Fred? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Awwwww.... C'mon Nathan... You're too young for the reference to the cry of a pterodactyl. You should ought to leave such comments as that to folks who have heard the cry in the twilight of dawn ... <chortle> like at my age. Or at least wait until you're my age. <grin> Seriously, glad the amp's working and it sounds as if you made the trip into good fun as well. Even if it was a bit pricey. Also, I think it's a good object lesson to folks who truly love tube amps and/or rely on them for gigging. I think "we" get so used to the "it'll last forever until suddenly it drops dead" rather than the "if you maintain it, it'll last forever," that we don't do the maintenance. I'd say you done good. That's perhaps not grammatical, but it is truth. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 dont worry about the money, you can make it all back with a good gig. to have a good gig, you need a working amp Wiser words haven't been said. Enjoy your amp with its fresh, new tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Great that it wasn't anything really nasty to get repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted December 23, 2010 Author Share Posted December 23, 2010 what amp was getting fixed Fred? Sunn T50C. Great amp, loud as hell and sounds great. Having a late night jam with my drummer and cranking it, sounds so good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 The Sunn was a great amp company. At one time or another, just about every headliner used Sunns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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