popping sound!

[varunkapahi]

i have a peavy max 115 combo and i get this loud popping sound when i switch the voicing mode! it only pops when i switch to max from the other two, switching between modern and vintage doesnt give me this pop. anyway even if i cant fix it i'd like to know if its something to worry about? can it blow the speaker?

[wave rider]

Does it pop at the same loudness regardless of your volume/gain settings? If it is linked to your gain settings, you can just turn down when switching...

Depending on how loud the pop is, there could be speaker damage.

=wr=

[varunkapahi]

the loudness of the pop is effected by the master volume setting and not by the pre gain setting. and the pop is pretty loud as my master is occasionally at around 12 noon

[wave rider]

For now, just turn down. I'm thinking some electrical contact cleaner for the switch might do the trick...

=wr=

[varunkapahi]

Originally Posted by wave rider

For now, just turn down. I'm thinking some electrical contact cleaner for the switch might do the trick...

=wr=

once i switch to max mode and get that pop, then if i switch back and forth again immediately theres no pop . however if i try switching again after a while it get the pop again. i dont know how long "a while" is exactly by lets say i tried i after like 5 mins

[JimmyM]

ya, contact cleaner should take care of it. probably nothing to be alarmed about, though.

[varunkapahi]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

ya, contact cleaner should take care of it. probably nothing to be alarmed about, though.

so should i just apply some of it over the insides of the switch? and thats it? would rubbing alcohol work?

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by varunkapahi

so should i just apply some of it over the insides of the switch? and thats it? would rubbing alcohol work?

oh no! alcohol could actually ruin it. contact cleaner is a whole different thing.