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02-23-2011, 08:05 AM
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Hello,
Sometimes when practicing with the band at higher volumes (although I never go to max gain) the overload light comes on for a few seconds or so.
What does that mean? is it bad? Should I do something about it?
The amp is 65Watts with a 12" speaker.
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02-23-2011, 08:14 AM
|  | Bass players do it deeper. | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas City | | | It means you're pushing it a bit hard. With only 65 watts in a band setting I can see how that would happen - probably often. It could become a problem (with either the amp or speaker) if you're consistently pushing it too hard, so you may want to look at investing in something more powerful.
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02-23-2011, 08:19 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mississippi Coast | | You mind tellin' us what amp you have? 
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02-23-2011, 08:23 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO | | | My pre-amp overload light turns me on. My amps clip/limit light does not.
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02-23-2011, 12:46 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: US of A | | | Sounds like to bring a 100 Watt amp to practice.. LOL Its Clipping Pushing it a little too hard.. |
02-23-2011, 12:51 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX | | | +1 you need a bigger amp/more speakers.
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02-23-2011, 12:52 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Dark Horse strings | | Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Verde Valley, AZ | | Quote:
Originally Posted by swell9 Hello,
Sometimes when practicing with the band at higher volumes (although I never go to max gain) the overload light comes on for a few seconds or so.
What does that mean? is it bad? Should I do something about it? | What does your manual say about that light? 
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02-23-2011, 01:32 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: US of A | | | If its the B-100 it says Clip right on the front panel |
02-24-2011, 08:48 AM
| | | | Thanks everyone for the reply.
I am sorry I do not have the manual as I got it used.
The amplifier is a Kustom 65Watts Bass amplifier.
Btw, the light is never constantly on, it keeps on going on and off every few seconds as I play.
Thanks again |
02-24-2011, 09:13 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: US of A | | | I might have that manual if you want to give me the Model number.. I can look |
02-24-2011, 11:27 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bristol, Connecticut, USA | | | You are clipping your preamp. If it is occasionally flashing you are fine. If it is a steady light then you might cause damage to your drivers (or not). If it sounds OK to you then rock on! |
02-24-2011, 12:09 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Dark Horse strings | | Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Verde Valley, AZ | | Quote:
Originally Posted by swell9 Thanks everyone for the reply.
I am sorry I do not have the manual as I got it used.
The amplifier is a Kustom 65Watts Bass amplifier.
Btw, the light is never constantly on, it keeps on going on and off every few seconds as I play.
Thanks again | This is likely the manual for your amp. The light indicates preamp clipping, as stated above.
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02-24-2011, 02:02 PM
| | | | Yeah, I have never hear anything strange as I play. i.e. I do not notice any clipping or anything of such sort.
I will see if I can make any minor tweaks to fix this.
You have been a great help and thanks to everyone!
Also, thanks a lot for the manual!
Last edited by swell9 : 02-24-2011 at 05:19 PM.
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