my fucking amp!!!

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  • 62strat
    62strat Posts: 638
    Originally posted by mccreadyisgod
    The filament is the metal wire that runs from one end to the other. It breaks if too much current runs through it... that's how it protects the amp. If the amp sucks more juice than it can handle, the fuse blows instead of the whole amp.

    If that wire filament is broken, then you need a new fuse, and the amp is FINE! And if there isn't any soot, that's actually a great sign, because it means the fuse just sorta gave out, rather than blew up... that indicates a normal fuse blow, not a symptom of a bigger problem.

    Replace the fuse and keep on rockin'!

    Take the old fuse in wherever you go to get a new one... that way you'll get the right sized fuse with the right amperage rating. Like I said earlier, any hardware, automotive, or music store should have a fuse that works.


    yes!!!!! how much do i owe you?!?!?!?!?! thank you very much MIG..mucho gracias!


    now how cna i prevent this from happening again too soon...
  • dont_go_on_me
    dont_go_on_me Posts: 877
    62 strat, sounds like you can breathe a sigh of relief and clean out your underpants :).

    Alright fellas...now you both will probably find this pathetic...but i've been playing guitar for around 5 years and i still don't know how to adjust my neck when i start getting fret buzz. You guys up for the project of teaching me how to do it?
    "I'll do whatever the song dictates - if it doesn't need a real lead, then I won't do one. But if it does, then I'll fuckin' go off." - Mike

    "Japan is awesome; the fans there knew all the words to all the songs...at least phonetically." - Stone

    "I know this song so well, I can smoke a cigarette, have a drink, brush my teeth, take a shit, and mow the lawn while singing it. But I'll only be doing a couple of those things during this version." - EV
  • 62strat
    62strat Posts: 638
    Originally posted by don't_go_on_me
    62 strat, sounds like you can breathe a sigh of relief and clean out your underpants :).

    Alright fellas...now you both will probably find this pathetic...but i've been playing guitar for around 5 years and i still don't know how to adjust my neck when i start getting fret buzz. You guys up for the project of teaching me how to do it?

    i always bring that to be professionally setup..let the pros do it...

    but thats just me. its fairly cheap, 20 bucks for a complete setup...
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Originally posted by 62strat
    yes!!!!! how much do i owe you?!?!?!?!?! thank you very much MIG..mucho gracias!


    now how cna i prevent this from happening again too soon...

    My fee is your ever-loving soul, or a bit of good karma... whichever you prefer...

    To prevent blowing a fuse again, don't turn up so much! And keeping the amp from overheating will help immensely. Make sure the amp can "breathe", has room around it and behind it where air can circulate. Two big causes of overheating: Stacking stuff on top of the amp, and tilting the amp back against a wall, creating a "tent" where heat collects. I really recommend using a cheap fan pointed at the back of the amp during practice, if that's possible. Just a little clip-on fan will work wonders. A fan might not sound great at a gig, but at practice at least...

    One last tip: when you get a new fuse, get a few. You should always have a spare fuse on hand, especially at gigs. They blow occasionally, it's just part of owning an amp. You can just e-tape a spare right inside the amp somewhere.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Originally posted by don't_go_on_me
    Alright fellas...now you both will probably find this pathetic...but i've been playing guitar for around 5 years and i still don't know how to adjust my neck when i start getting fret buzz. You guys up for the project of teaching me how to do it?

    Well, any number of things can cause fret buzz. Low action, warped neck, or out-of-place frets. The two ways to fix the problem are to adjust the neck tension via the truss-rod (the metal rod that runs the length of the neck, ending in an Allen hexagonally-shaped key) or to machine (file and re-shape) the frets. If the guitar is older, and has been played a bunch, it may even need new frets. Does this problem affect only certain strings, and/or only around a few certain frets? If so, what strings and what frets? Is this an acoustic guitar, acoustic cut-away guitar, or electric guitar?

    As for how to fix it, it really should be done by a professional. If there is a good shop around where you live, take it in and see what they'd charge for a setup. I usually have my guitars set up by a guy here once every two years. My guy does a little extra for about $90, but most places charge between $20 and $50 for a setup.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • dont_go_on_me
    dont_go_on_me Posts: 877
    Yeah, i've always had neck adjustments (warped due to temperature changes and humidity) done by the store that i bought the guitars at and they do it for free. I do have some fret wear however, any clue how much new frets will run me?
    "I'll do whatever the song dictates - if it doesn't need a real lead, then I won't do one. But if it does, then I'll fuckin' go off." - Mike

    "Japan is awesome; the fans there knew all the words to all the songs...at least phonetically." - Stone

    "I know this song so well, I can smoke a cigarette, have a drink, brush my teeth, take a shit, and mow the lawn while singing it. But I'll only be doing a couple of those things during this version." - EV
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Well, having your frets machined and re-crowned shouldn't be too much... having them replaced is another story entirely. Removing frets is a pain in the ass, and then replacing them is a chore. It's definitely a job for a pro. I wouldn't know how much this would cost you... ask around at shops in your area.

    Have a good guitar tech look at your guitar and find out what the source of the problem is, don't get work done that you don't need.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • dont_go_on_me
    dont_go_on_me Posts: 877
    cool...thanks for the help guys; guess i'll just keep taking my guitars to the same dude (and i don't feel so bad anymore about not knowing how to do it myself)
    "I'll do whatever the song dictates - if it doesn't need a real lead, then I won't do one. But if it does, then I'll fuckin' go off." - Mike

    "Japan is awesome; the fans there knew all the words to all the songs...at least phonetically." - Stone

    "I know this song so well, I can smoke a cigarette, have a drink, brush my teeth, take a shit, and mow the lawn while singing it. But I'll only be doing a couple of those things during this version." - EV
  • All Those Yesterdays
    All Those Yesterdays Posts: 2,723
    Probably all those pedals you have infront of the amp!!! Just kidding. Sounds like a fuse to me too.
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