Recent content by Greg Lastname

I swapped the 2 preamp tubes in the front section and that appears to have fixed it. No more pops coming out of standby and no cutting out. Gonna button it up and see if it holds. I did end up using the rumble 500 on the (Fender) 810 when the SVT quit. It sounded good but is voiced very...

I’ve learned from playing guitar that tube amps always have the potential for issues. (My Budda Superdrive 30 blew some power supply caps once) Perhaps this is just a reminder that with an SVT it ‘could’ be more expensive.. (entire repair on the SD30 cost less than a set of tubes for this...

Well it’s official, power amp section works fine. I think it’s worth popping in some tubes (I have some fresh 12ax7s on hand) to get my last 2 weeks out of the trial. I didn’t get enough experience to decide if I wanted to keep it; it died 2 hours after I brought in the rumble 500 and an 810.

2640 after tax from sweet water for a new one. If it’s a $10 preamp tube I’d consider the price fair for the market based on the condition.

Yes, I’m aware of the dangers. Thanks!

Yes I have a Carvin R1000, Rumble 500, and a couple cabs to test with. I was knee deep in trying to settle on a rig when the SVT croaked

1760 after tax. (Mint Heritage) Agreed completely, if it’s not just a preamp tube it’s going back. I’m most bummed that I had not finished evaluating the head before it quit. I’m actually not completely sold on it yet... that’s a ton of money for an amp. I would normally not buy from guitar...

Ironically, it is guitar center that suggested getting the amp fixed myself. Apparently they pile up dead amps for about six months and send them in as a lot. So little to no chance I can buy this one again. I’m thrilled with the suggestions here, and all I really need to know is if it’s the...

Wow, you guys are awesome! I’m going to try this tomorrow and will report back. Thank you!!!

Bought used (looks new) from GC a month ago. After 2 weeks I started hearing a pop about 5 seconds after taking out of standby but the amp worked. Then the next week it drops out while playing. Upon examination, the sound comes and goes. Based on the symptoms, (here’s a 15 sec vid) Does...