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Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by I.M. Noone, Jun 15, 2019.

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  1. Jun 15, 2019 #1
    I.M. Noone

    I.M. Noone

    Oct 7, 2005
    Austin, Texas
    Howdy all, I’m looking at an old amp head for sale where besides some scratchy pots, the owner says it’s either REALLY loud or can barely be heard. I’m not sure if this is something that some Deoxit could cure off if things signals other, more serious electrical repair needs to be useful? The cool factor is tempting, but the low price has me suspicious ;)
     
  2. Jun 15, 2019 #2
    Mr. Foxen

    Mr. Foxen Commercial User

    Jul 24, 2009
    Bristol, UK
    Amp tinkerer at Ampstack
    If it isn't working right it is going to need fixing. What amp is it, that is the main thing that determines how hard it is to fix.
     
  3. Jun 15, 2019 #3
    I.M. Noone

    I.M. Noone

    Oct 7, 2005
    Austin, Texas
    It’s an old Sunn concert bass
     
  4. Jun 15, 2019 #4
    Mr. Foxen

    Mr. Foxen Commercial User

    Jul 24, 2009
    Bristol, UK
    Amp tinkerer at Ampstack
    Pretty fixable, if it does loud, the output section is sort of happy. But will need a whole going over, prob new caps.
     
  5. Jun 15, 2019 #5
    I.M. Noone

    I.M. Noone

    Oct 7, 2005
    Austin, Texas
    Thanks, any idea what that type of repair costs?
     
  6. Jun 15, 2019 #6
    Mr. Foxen

    Mr. Foxen Commercial User

    Jul 24, 2009
    Bristol, UK
    Amp tinkerer at Ampstack
    Depends on way too much stuff. But a full service puts it way ahead of one that is not serviced but 'works'.
     
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