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Ampeg BA-108 won't turn on

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by CrimsonCthulhu, Dec 31, 2014.

  1. Dec 31, 2014 #1
    CrimsonCthulhu

    CrimsonCthulhu Guest

    Dec 31, 2014
    Hello TalkBass
    I recently bought Ampeg BA-108, low-cost practice amp. It has so far worked well, except today I noticed that it won't turn on. I checked that everything works properly but I can't find anything that may cause this. Should I just take it back to the shop from where I bought it or is there something I can do myself?
     
  2. Dec 31, 2014 #2
    johndough247

    johndough247

    Mar 19, 2009
    Florida & Br. Virgin Islands
    Check the fuse? That's the first step I'd take but that's not always the answer.

    I've bought a couple of these for the high school where I teach...of the 7 we bought, one makes a lot of loud crackling (by itself, no bass needs to be plugged in) and the other one makes no sound at all, even though it's on. Would like some troubleshooting advice for these amps as well cause we don't have the funds to send them for repairs; no resonably priced/efficient repair guys nearby and warranty replacement isn't cheap from here.
     
  3. Dec 31, 2014 #3
    Linnin

    Linnin

    Jul 19, 2012
    Linningrad, Earth
    S.udden A.mpeg D.eath S.yndrome Strikes Yet Again! :dead: So S.A.D.S. :bawl:
     
  4. Dec 31, 2014 #4
    CrimsonCthulhu

    CrimsonCthulhu Guest

    Dec 31, 2014
    Hmm.. I can't seem to locate fuse from the amp, any help on this? It's located next to AC Adapter in my guitar amps, but not in this one..
     
  5. Dec 31, 2014 #5
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    I'm sure these two folks really appreciate you laughing at them. Good form.

    I don't know what's going on with your amps, folks, but I can tell you that your best move is to call or email Ampeg's CS department. They reopen after the holidays Friday or Monday but I can't remember which.

    http://www.ampeg.com/contact.html
     
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  6. Dec 31, 2014 #6
    johndough247

    johndough247

    Mar 19, 2009
    Florida & Br. Virgin Islands
    It's right there....

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  7. Dec 31, 2014 #7
    CrimsonCthulhu

    CrimsonCthulhu Guest

    Dec 31, 2014
    Oh man, shouldn't even try to figure out amps when tired. Thank you so much! Yeah, the fuse seems to be broken.. gonna get a new one sooner or later. Thanks for the help