Hints and tips on getting the sound you want.
Includes anything to do with Fender, Burns and other guitars; playing techniques;
also amps, effects units, recording equipment and any other musical accessories.
by Uncleboko » 22 Aug 2016, 17:19
Can anyone recommend an amp technician in the Croydon/Surrey area? I fired up my Carvin X60 today for the first time in a couple of years and found the channel volume controls no longer operate smoothly, going from silent to full volume in a fraction of it's turn, with much crackle and pop. The reverb doesn't work either but I'm not too fussed about that. I sprayed the pots with WD40 but I think the problem runs deeper than that.
I'm not too keen on poking around inside with 400+ volts flying around!!
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by bazmusicman » 22 Aug 2016, 21:04
WD40 is the worst thing to spray on electrics. Go to Maplins and get some 'contact cleaner spray' and try that.
Regards,
Baz.
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by Uncleboko » 23 Aug 2016, 18:39
bazmusicman wrote:WD40 is the worst thing to spray on electrics. Go to Maplins and get some 'contact cleaner spray' and try that.
Regards,
Baz.
Thanks, but will I ever leave Maplins without wishing to shoot the idiots working there!!
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by bazmusicman » 24 Aug 2016, 12:02
Uncleboko wrote:bazmusicman wrote:WD40 is the worst thing to spray on electrics. Go to Maplins and get some 'contact cleaner spray' and try that.
Regards,
Baz.
Thanks, but will I ever leave Maplins without wishing to shoot the idiots working there!!
I know what you mean!!! Its best to look up what you want, find it in the shop, then just go and pay for it!
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by Uncleboko » 24 Aug 2016, 20:36
I used to go to the original London Maplin shop between Burnt Oak and Edgware, excellent service and excellent stock of electronic components.
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