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How to operate an acoustic fender electric guitar Fishman tuner
If it's the same as mine, the tuner has a little clothespin clip. You clip that on to your guitar's headstock and turn it around till you can see the screen while picking strings. The tuner picks up vibrations through the headstock and with it's microphone and it tells you what it hears. The little needle tells you the note and if the string you're plucking is below that note, above that note or right on. You have to figure out if you're in the right octave on your own.
12/15/2023 7:48:03 PM •
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on Dec 15, 2023
HI CAN YOU PLEASE TELL
A common reason for 'distortion' with all bass amps can be either that the screws holding the speaker unit to the cabinet have worked loose or that there has been a build up of dust particles in the corrugations around the edge of the speaker cone, which rattle especially on the lower notes.
The solution is simple - remove the front grille and check the screws are tight. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the rim of the speaker cone.
Distortion gets very deep then amp turns off
It sounds like there may be an issue with the power amp section of your amplifier. When the distortion gets deep and saturated, it could be drawing too much current and causing the amp to shut down to protect itself. This could be due to a number of reasons, including a faulty power amplifier IC, bad solder joints, or a power supply issue.
You mentioned that you suspect the IC may be getting hot. If that's the case, it's possible that it's overheating and shutting down the amp. You may want to try cooling the IC with a small fan or heatsink to see if that helps. If it does, you may need to replace the IC or look into other cooling solutions.
It's also possible that there are bad solder joints or other issues with the power amp section that are causing the problem. If you're comfortable with electronics repair, you may want to open up the amp and take a look inside to see if there are any obvious issues. Otherwise, it may be best to take the amp to a professional for repair.
Fender 150 base unit makes small fan or buzz noise ..
The small fan or buzz noise you are hearing from your Fender 150 bass unit is likely due to normal wear and tear. Over time, components inside electronic devices can begin to wear down or become loose, which can cause the unit to generate noise. However, it's possible that the noise is being amplified through the speakers due to a grounding issue or other electrical interference.
Before attempting to open up the unit and clean it, try some basic troubleshooting steps to isolate the issue:
- Try using a different cable to connect your PC or iPad to the Fender 150 bass unit. Sometimes cables can become damaged or worn, which can cause noise or interference.
- Move the Fender 150 bass unit to a different location in the room to see if the noise changes or disappears. Sometimes nearby electrical devices or lighting can cause interference with audio equipment.
- Try using different speakers to see if the noise is still present. If the noise disappears, it's possible that the speakers are causing the issue rather than the Fender 150 bass unit itself.
If none of these steps resolve the issue, it may be necessary to open up the Fender 150 bass unit to inspect and clean the components inside. However, if you're not familiar with electronics and don't feel comfortable working on the unit yourself, it's best to take it to a professional technician for servicing.
It's important to note that while the noise may be annoying, it's not necessarily an indication of a major problem with the unit. If the Fender 150 bass unit is still functioning properly and producing the sound you love, it may be best to simply live with the noise rather than risking damage to the unit by attempting to fix it yourself.
I have two Fender 25R amps with no tone conrol what so ever.
There could be several reasons why your Fender 25R amps are not producing the tone you expect. Here are a few things to check:
- Make sure the tone controls are not bypassed: Some amps have a switch that bypasses the tone controls. Check the manual or look for a switch on the amp to make sure the tone controls are engaged.
- Check the speaker: If the speaker is damaged or wired incorrectly, it can affect the tone. Try connecting a different speaker to the amp to see if the tone improves.
- Check the EQ circuit: There could be a problem with the EQ circuit that is preventing the tone controls from working properly. This would require opening up the amp and checking the circuit with a multimeter.
- Try using different guitars: Different guitars have different tone characteristics, and some may sound better with different settings on the amp. Try using different guitars to see if the tone improves.
If none of these solutions work, you may need to take the amps to a professional technician for further diagnosis and repair.
How can i control 2 different fender hot rod deluxe 3's drive channels with just 1 footswitch? Thank you in advance
You could buy a Lehle switch, or simply use one on each separately. If you are using a multieffect unit you could make a Y cable to take the output to both amps but that will not allow you to select the drive channel - you still need the Fender footswitch for that, one for each amp. Lehle is a German company and they make a lot of different footswitch combinations but you will pay for the convenience.
I recommend the Fender single button footswitch for this use - Type: Footswitch
Number of Footswitch Buttons: 1
Manufacturer Part Number: 0994052000
It's about $35.00 each, compared to the Lehle which starts at $200. Just put the two side by side and make a metal bar to attach to the two switches - then you have a single bar to activate both drive channels at the same time. I recommend using aluminum bar stock with holes drilled into it for the switches, or find a C channel aluminum bar that will put the footswitch buttons in the channel. You can also make it one inch overhang past both switch bodies and then use bolts to keep the bar in place. If I was doing this I would mount the footswitches on a board and secure the bar to be on top of the footswitches, using coil springs to maintain the bar's alignment vertically at the end bolts.
11/22/2022 1:29:51 PM •
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on Nov 22, 2022
Speaker has become crackly, only
Before changing the speaker, check for debris or other things in the cabinet or grill that MIGHT be rattling..
Also, plug in an external speaker to the ext jack and see if it is clean.
My rumble 30 bass amp makes a lot of bad noise
How new is the amp?
A single faulty solder can do that...I'd try returning in to the seller.
Have you tried a different amp with the same equipment?
Sounds like a wiring issue.
Hope I've helped
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