Royally screwed my EBS Multicomp

**bassistjoe93** · #1 10-21-2011, 10:21 PM

Ok so... before I ask my question, I want to let it be known that I've learned the error of my ways and I simply did not know at the time what the heck I was doing. Stupidest thing I've ever done, and very embarrassing to post, but I need opinions/answers:

I recently bought an EBS Valvedrive from another TB'er and he sent the power chord with it. Long story short, I assumed (like an idiot) that all EBS chords could work on all EBS pedals... yeah. (I later learned the Valvedrive power chord = higher voltage.) I plugged the Valvedrive chord into the multicomp input, when I turned the comp. on, massive feedback blast, and smoke started billowing out of the pedal. A lot of the parts in the interior of the pedal look cooked and it no longer works.

My question is: is the pedal completely shot, is there is hope of saving it? Would it be worth it? Any info would be excellent. The whole thing makes me feel sick!

Toastfuzz · #2 10-21-2011, 10:25 PM

Don't know about pedal electroncs but my experience with computer components and higher than expected electricity usually mean it's junk. Sorry dude.

**bassistjoe93** · #3 10-21-2011, 10:52 PM

Haha thanks... I'm not shocked or anything, I just wanted to be absolutely sure there was no hope of saving it before I trashed it! The whole thing just made me sick... A $200 stupid mistake! :/

Jumbotron · #4 10-26-2011, 12:34 PM

On the plus side, I bet that sound and visual was pretty cool! It's not every day (thankfully) that one gets to see a pedal blow up.

cybersnyder · #5 10-26-2011, 12:49 PM

Usually when you let the smoke out it costs more to repair than replace.

If you did it on stage you could have had a Hendrix moment. Heh.

anonymous02282011 · #6 10-26-2011, 12:56 PM

if you're thinking about trying to save it you should contact EBS directly.

HolmeBass · #7 10-26-2011, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cybersnyder

Usually when you let the smoke out it costs more to repair than replace.

If you did it on stage you could have had a Hendrix moment. Heh.

I have to agree, probably more expensive to repair than just to replace.

I did this with a Boss Flanger, plugged in my MuTron III+ 18-volt power supply. No smoke or sound though- it just immediately died and never worked again. That replacement was cheaper than $200, but only by ~$70!!

**bassistjoe93** · #8 10-26-2011, 12:59 PM

Oh yeah it was a kind of cool experience! Looked like I had just taken a match to it or something. Only downside (other than a $200 loss) is the backhalf of my house smells like burnt rubber! Lesson stupidly and painfully learned here! :/

ex-tension · #9 10-26-2011, 02:49 PM

Sorry for your loss.
Any chance to see some photos of the cooked guts?

topo morto · #10 10-26-2011, 04:04 PM

It's probably worth having a look at the guts to see how much of the insides have been taken out! Even if it's bad, don't trash it, sell it on fleaBay as a 'for parts' - it will be worth something to someone.

And don't worry, I reckon a lot more people have notched up a kill or two than like to talk about it, especially with all the multifarious PSU's that are knocking around an average house or studio.

Nev375 · #11 10-26-2011, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adbass

if you're thinking about trying to save it you should contact EBS directly.

+1

It's worth a shot, maybe you will get a hold of a friendly technician with a box of spare circuit boards laying around gathering dust. Maybe he can sell you one, hell I've gotten a hold of people to just send me parts or entire new units for free. (not from EBS, but other companies like ART, Fender and Carvin)

(depending on the size and structure of the company, the technical department often has a direct line to shipping and receiving and can do things with no questions asked. So many parts, tools, supplies, broken and repaired units coming and going. Too hard to keep track of and many companies don't even try.)

Sure, it's a very long shot something like that happening, but it will only cost you a few phone calls or emails. Just ask to talk to a technician in the repair or service department. These guys are often friendly and starved for human contact and conversation. Often, they have little regard for proper procedures made by people who sit in offices all day who have no respect for what they know how to do. If anyone can do you a favor, it will be them.

Just tell them what happened and ask what they think you should do. Just stay away from the sales and customer service guys in the office. They will just tell you to buy a new pedal. If you get stuck with one of those guys, tell them you are trying to repair a unit and have some technical questions about parts and wiring schematics.