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Make sure you are using a TS type cable (standard guitar cable, not balanced). Make sure the tuner is off as there are modes for tuning that kill the outgoing audio during tuning.

the bottom string which is the highest plays an A then moving up the strings from there, but down the register they go E, then C, then G, but the G should be just one whole step below the original A.

Replace it with the same size as the original and the original type. The 100 sounds right for the E. Make sure it is the SAME type string as there are non magnetic for some guitars and if you have magnetic pickups the bronze types won't work. There are also round wound, flat wound and some are flattened on one side. You need to make sure the replacement is exact type. Take sample of old to show store clerk.

Hi projectsa996,
Hum in the sound is commonly cause of the following :
1. Bad filter electrolytic capacitor - this is the most common caused of hum in sound. Dried/leaky electrolytic capacitor will produce an out-of-regulation condition. Sometimes it has a bulged/dome at the top but not all, you must have a capacitor checker to determine its condition. Affected section is the power supply section,pre-amplifier sectiona and/or the sound output circuitry.
2. Bad solder joints (crack/dried/cold) - bad solder joints in the filter electrolytic capacitor, output IC, pre-amplifier stage, will produce hum in sound. You must work in the brightest area or used table lalmp/portable lamp and magnifying glass because this is hard to spot.
3. Improper grounding - faulty input cables will produce hum also.Swap another cables to confirm that this is not the caused of the problem.Bad solder joints in the input jack will do the same symtoms.
If you don't have necessary tools and test instrument and can't troubleshoot the unit yourself, I would advice you to look for a qualified technician to isolate the symptoms.
Also check if your unit is under warranty period, avail it because the manufacturer will fix it for free, don't attempt to open the cover because it will void the warranty.
Hope I helped you.
Have a nice day!
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Watch videos on YouTube about guitaar setup. You won't find specific ones, but find one for the same type hollow or solid body and view several. The videos tell what we could not put in words here.

Check the battery. The battery is turned on by plugging in the guitar cable...leave the cable in... come back a few days later... battery is dead.

View videos on "guitar setup" on YouTube. Quickest way to learn and also avoid mistakes on guitar setup !!!

Most common cause would be failed filter capacitor(s). Broken grounds neaar the input connector are another common problem. This will take electronic troubleshooting skills.

Are you running it off the internal 9V battery or have external power adapter?. Might be needing a battery change

The fuse is in a "boat" right next to where the power cord plugs. Pry outward on the tab of plastic where the power cord plugs in. The tabe is about 1/4 inch wide.

IF THE FUSE HAS BLOWN, better find out why as replacing it MAY cause further damage to internal components. If you do replace it and it blows again, take amp in for servicing.

The rod is probably broken - this causes the buzz and the bend in the neck. Replace the neck.

Any Guitar Center can get it for you

First, don't open the amplifier! There's no user serviceable parts in it. Second, I think what you mean is that your clean channel is working, but the distortion channel is not. This usually means that there is something broken in that circuit. Take the amp to any guitar store and they will be able to tell you for sure.

LED's comes on EVEN with a mostly dead battery or power adapter. The electronics quit at much higher voltage than the LED indicator so a failing battery is usual cause of bad audio in these pedals..

This uses a balanced line output requiring the receiving device have a balanced input OR you would have to use a DI or BALUN to convert to unbalanced for devices without a balanced input.

If the receiving device has an XLR input then it will be ballanced and using an XLR to XLR cable should work.

You did not mention what you were trying to drive so I can't help much more than what I have said.

Chances are they put the WRONG pot in the guitar... there are SEVERAL "tapers" as well as resistance values. The tapers are denoted by a letter such as A,B,C and G. Thes tapers make the rotation seem smooth and right for the function performed. Volume controls are often an "Audio Taper" and some are reverse tapers... The first thing is to find out EXACTLY what type pot is used in that position and what the resistaance value is and check they put the right one in. First thing is to find a different shop that will investigate the problem.

Make sure the adapter is the correct one. Sometimes bad ada[ters or backwards polarity ones are supplied. Try using this on a 9 volt battery. If it works, check the adapter.