Fusion 550 mute switch not functioning

Bromosapian · #1 12-30-2011, 12:31 PM

I've had the amp for about two months and I never bothered to plug a tuner into the back or use the mute switch on the front of the amp, so i figured that when I hit the tuner mute on the pedal and it didnt work it was because there wasn't a tuner plugged in. This was not the case. With the tuner in or out, the mute on either the amp or the pedal does not work. Anyone else have this problem before?

Foamy · #2 12-30-2011, 12:35 PM

Does the LED flash blue?

Bromosapian · #3 12-30-2011, 12:48 PM

Nope. In either switch position it is solid blue, and the green light never comes on for the tuning mute.

Foamy · #4 12-30-2011, 12:54 PM

What type of footswitch?
If you unplug the footswitch, does that make the front switch work?

Bromosapian · #5 12-30-2011, 01:14 PM

Nope. Its just the standard footswitch for the fusion 550 I believe. channel + tuner mute.

Foamy · #6 12-30-2011, 01:20 PM

I'd call GK then.
If it were mine, I'd want to look at that front-panel switch to see if it's connected. Seems it is tied into the operation of the footswitch as well.
Not sure of you are comfortable doing that, and if not, you should not think of checking it. There is inherent danger in doing anything inside the amp. So I am NOT recommending it.

Foamy · #7 12-31-2011, 01:08 AM

Hey, any luck?

jelwood · #8 12-31-2011, 01:16 AM

Did you get the amp used or new? If new call GK, if used open that amp up.

Bromosapian · #9 12-31-2011, 07:31 PM

Err, its used but I'm sorta afraid to open it up. Guess it cant hurt as long as I dont touch anything.

**B-string** · #10 12-31-2011, 07:47 PM

Have you tried the mute switch with the foot switch unplugged? It should be up when using the foot switch BTW as well as the channel switch being in the up position, or the foot switch is inop.

NicJimBass · #11 12-31-2011, 07:59 PM

Read the manual... it has the answers! lol

Bromosapian · #12 01-01-2012, 09:47 AM

Manual doesn't help, but I just realized that I was only unplugging the footswitch itself, not the cable from the back of the amp. Its a footswitch issue, opening it up now.

Foamy · #13 01-01-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bromosapian

Manual doesn't help, but I just realized that I was only unplugging the footswitch itself, not the cable from the back of the amp. Its a footswitch issue, opening it up now.

Duuuude......

Let us know how it goes.

BassmanPaul · #14 01-01-2012, 11:33 AM

If you don't unplug the cable from the back of the amp the amp still thinks the footswitch is connected!

Baird6869 · #15 01-01-2012, 11:53 AM

I have owned a 550.... It is likely broken. Call GK. It must still be under warranty.

DON'T open it yourself. Waaayyyyy too many moving parts involved in the 550. Don't screw it up even worse.

**B-string** · #16 01-01-2012, 12:16 PM

I still own a Fusion 550. As per the manual for the footswitch to operate the mite and channel switch must be in the up position. Un plug the cable to return to front panel operation. DO THIS FIRST before you think about tech service. Or do as you wish

Baird6869 · #17 01-01-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Baird6869

.. It is likely broken.

Of course, if you have the footswitch Cable plugged into the amp with no footswitch attached.... Slap yourself in the head then plug in the footswitch or unplug the cable from the amp!

bongomania · #18 01-01-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BassmanPaul

If you don't unplug the cable from the back of the amp the amp still thinks the footswitch is connected!

+1!!!! Seriously now, you think the amp is broken, and you have the footswitch cable still plugged in? Come on.

Bromosapian · #19 01-01-2012, 04:23 PM

I think you guys missed the part where I realized I still had the thing still plugged in. My issue is now with the footswitch being borked in the right switch. Realized my only screw driver was an electric, which nearly threaded the screws in the footswitch because they were in so tight. Need to get a manual one, welp.

Baird6869 · #20 01-01-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bromosapian

My issue is now with the footswitch being borked in the right switch. ..Realized my only screw driver was an electric, which nearly threaded the screws in the footswitch because they were in so tight. Need to get a manual one, welp.

Now I am even more confused!