Bassman 300 rattle

[epic!]

Getting A LOT of rattling from the inside of my 300 at high volumes. Im assuming this isnt normal and could potentially damage something in the amp. Anyone else experienced this?

[D.M.N.]

Can't say I have heard anything like this coming from mine. It could be a retainer on the power tubes might be loose? Or on of the preamp tube guards. Here's hoping it isn't something more serious, that'd be a major bummer!

[epic!]

if looking at the face plate its coming from the large square structure on the left side of the amp in front of the power tubes. unfortunately i dont know enough about the components on tube amps to be more specific.

[jastacey]

That's the output transformer ...could be one of the retaining bolts is loose? also try taking off the silver shield covers on the 2 front preamp tubes...to see if the rattle goes away

[raybone]

I recently got a 300 pro, and found a little rattling from the front grill cover when the amp was pushed a little. It also did sound like it was coming from the metal tray the transformers are sitting on. I put a foam pad between the amp and cab. I also put rubber washers (homemade) on the front grill screws. This took the rattles away. Now how do I make the rest of the house stop rattling?

[johnk_10]

Originally Posted by raybone

Now how do I make the rest of the house stop rattling?

simple. you just need ALOT more rubber pads, washers and screws.

[earsplit]

the springs on the tubes of my 300t rattle like a bitch. guess that's the price you have to pay for tone. if i'm loud enough, i can't hear the rattle.

[raybone]

Originally Posted by johnk_10

simple. you just need ALOT more rubber pads, washers and screws.

Yeah. Or maybe build one of these. Concrete dome home.