Bad amp design.

[SPAZ5446]

I have a Peavey Minx 110 combo amp that my dad got for me as my first amp about 3 years ago. I starting hearing some fuzz and buzz the other day when I played lower notes so I thought "Let see if the cone's broken". So I took out the amp part and what do I find? The speaker is screwed onto a chuck of wood which is glue to the rest of the amp, and since there is no back panel to open up there is no way to get to the speaker cone without ripping the glued pieces of wood apart. At the moment I think I'm screwed because I can't afford to get another amp, and the only other amp I have is a Peavey MAX 126 practice amp, which is only good for playing by myself. Any suggestions how I can fix this?

[ProfGumby]

Ya might try calling Peavey's customer service number or email them and see if there are any recommendations or if there is anything they can do for you. They are generally fantastic with their service.

I find it hard to believe there is no way into the amp, kind of makes it impossible for anyone, even them, for getting into the thing for repairs.

You can also take it to the nearest Peavey shop and ask them what your options are through them. Asking is basically free.

Good luck!

This should get you started -
http://www.peavey.com/support/

[JimmyM]

you have to take the grill off. generally they come off fairly easily, but check your manual (or look it up online) to make sure. once you get that off, you'll see the screws that hold the speaker onto the wood panel, which is the baffle. perfectly normal construction.

[bobcruz]

+1. The grill is held on with really industrial strength velcro--you have to carefully lever it upwards with a screwdriver inserted between the grill and the cabinet frame. Then unscrew the speaker and pull it out.

First check everything else though--new cable, new battery in bass, different bass, spray electric contact cleaner in the input, etc.

[62bass]

I have a Mimx that I got about 20 years ago. It still works despite all the abuse I gave it over the years. I sometimes drove it wide open without damage to the speaker. Sounded terrible of course, but it didn't fail.

Only problem is the input jack is sealed and connected directly to the printed circuit board. This has failed a couple times and I've had it repaired. Since the guy who repaired it is a friend it cost me nothing.

That little amp owes me nothing. I've since bought a couple other small combos for teaching and practice at home and the Minx is out on loan to a friend. It's still working.

It's worth getting repaired. Call a Peavey distributor. It doesn't sound like you know enough to fix it yourself.