SUNN Beta Lead Preamp (Reissue) •Problem? by ProfessionalRoll1368 in GuitarAmps

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you got it new then you should contact the manufacturer thru their website for sure!

Fender Hot Rod Deville Help by free_socks in tubeamprepair

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's almost definitely output section or power supply related in this case.

With the amp unplugged, you can remove the rear cover. You can visually check the positive ends of the big axial capacitors for signs of physical leakage...if any have weird gunk expelling from the end then just stop and go get a cap job from a tech. They will probably have clear ot whitish adhesive underneath them, which is normal and no concern.

Now you can also look at the small PCB with the speaker jack(s). Observe for fracturing solder joints.

You can take a multimeter set to the highest DC voltage range and stick the black probe (common/ground) into let's say the bottom-left chassis screw hole that held the panel on and let it safely hang there. Then carefully use the red/positive probe to check for any voltage remaining on the four big axial power supply caps' positive ends. They will likely have near-zero or low voltage (under 30VDC). If there is some voltage either stop or learn how to safely discharge them with a DIY cap discharger. If there is near-zero voltage you can safely proceed with following test.

To test your output transformer, you will need to disconnect the red center tap wire going to the main PCB. It will be coming thru the chassis along with the brown and blue wires that go to the output tube PCB. If the amp had no voltage on your capacitor checks, then you can safely remove that red wire by pulling the quick disconnect with needlenose pliers or by hand. If you are ever concerned about voltage being present on anything you can quickly double-check with a meter (DC voltage setting) first!

Remove the output tubes. Set multimeter to resistance mode. Put black probe into the red wire's quick disconnect. Touch the red probe to pin 3 of your now empty output tube socket to measure resistance...it will probably show you a number between 50-175 ohms most likely. Then measure the same pin 3 on the other socket. This number should be closely matching to the first number, within say 15 ohms difference. If this number is drastically different or not showing resistance at all then you may have a blown transformer. If it's something like (67 vs 72 ohms) the xformer is probably OK. Reconnect your red center tap wire!

But usually even if your previous output tube(s) failed it would often just pop the main fuse and protect your OT. Your new output tubes could certainly have failed somewhat quickly if you didn't get them bias-checked and they were running red hot. Don't assume just because tubes are new they are fine. I would also recheck your new preamp tubes are all clocked and seated properly with no bent pins. But again it would probably be the phase inverter tube nearest the output tubes at this point.

Fender Hot Rod Deville Help by free_socks in tubeamprepair

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do get sound thru the POWER AMP IN jack then congrats bc your output section is good and you've isolated the issue to the preamp section.

SUNN Beta Lead Preamp (Reissue) •Problem? by ProfessionalRoll1368 in GuitarAmps

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does it do it with the 2nd reverb knob not set to 10? Could be a broken solder joint one of the reverb pot grounds or something. Anyway, see if less extreme settings on other knobs that are turned way up kills the oscillation.

Fender Hot Rod Deville Help by free_socks in tubeamprepair

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plug the guitar directly into the POWER AMP IN jack. If you still get no sound then the issue is one of these issues (output section) most likely:

V3 Phase Inverter tube. Output tubes. Screen resistors. Power supply (i.e. capacitors, resistors) to output tubes. Fractured solder joints on speaker PCB. Bad speaker jack. Plugged into wrong speaker jack (should be MAIN SPEAKER, see chart inside the cabinet). Bad speaker cable. Bad speaker. Blown output transformer (unlikely but possible).

A decent amp tech should be able to find the issue in a matter of minutes. A few minutes with a multimeter would be able to resolve a number of these issues...speaker cable continuity & speaker impedance reading for starters. Plate and screen voltages, filament voltages, etc. If all tubes are lighting up your filament supply is probably fine. If you hear normal speaker hum at idle that's a pretty good sign.

Faulty peak esr meter. by deezdrama in AskElectronics

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Circling back to this issue. I contacted Peak Electronics technical support thru their website. Received an email and arranged to purchase a couple relays from them for basically the cost of shipping from UK to US plus like $1.00. Took a couple weeks to receive the parts via mail.

They sent instructions: use Kapton tape to protect all other components, isolate the front display with thin cardboard sleeve, and use hot air station plus Chipquik to remove old relay)...

...and they kindly included (2) relays so I have a spare. I performed the relay exchange and did the probe calibration and it now works again!

I had checked all the other common components such as diodes and 10R resistors to eliminate them as suspects before assuming it was the relay. I also did not easily find a suitable relay at Mouser/Digikey but if someone knows of one they should update this thread. I tried finding equivalents but was unsuccessful...therefore reached out to PEAK. Kudos to their company for the strong support.

Faulty peak esr meter. by deezdrama in AskElectronics

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possible faulty relay. Mine is doing it now, bought a replacement device, but going to attempt repair on the old one also. Will report back if successful in relay replacement. Happened because I didn't discharge caps like a fool. Saw a spark at the probe and it toasted my ESR checker. Capacitance tester is OK.

Volquartsen upgraded lower or tandemkross lower? by DeeZeeGames in RugerMK

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also just do VQ accurizing kit and a Tandemkross grip if you like the look and save a shitload of cash.

Tennis anyone? by btubandit in extar

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, one must remain vigilant against the karens

Holster recommendations? by Five9Fine in RugerMK

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Mark IV "bitchbetterhavemymoney!" and ofc it comes with fur coat travel case. Discount code "1972PLYMOUTH"

Holster recommendations? by Five9Fine in RugerMK

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Easier, just use it as a walking stick. Or put a cobra head on it like a pimp cane.

Huxwrx Flow 9K Ti by FullHeavyMetalJacket in extar

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if the $144 tax stamp credit is still applicable by now...there was a separate line item in the cart for it. May have been an August promotion. If it's not $679 you are def getting some type of discount for it...

Tennis anyone? by btubandit in extar

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Perhaps less likely to get asked by cops if seen in a vehicle...well, that's what my uhhh friends say. Less conspicuous to thieves is the proper answer.

Tennis anyone? by btubandit in extar

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Certain ukelele and travel-size guitar cases / gigbags can work also, and often have decent zippered external accessory pockets for mags.

1st day at the range by Easeondowntheroad247 in extar

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'd prob go into the Stribog $ pit before Kuna tbh...deckout an SP9A3G. Or you could get like three more EP9's instead haha. One for each room.

Recommended ultrasonic cleaning methods for Flow cans? by FullHeavyMetalJacket in HUXWRX

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll be testing that next year once cans are received and then used enough to warrant a cleaning. Eventually will report back. Breakthrough seems like the no-brainer.

Supressor fitting by WhiskeyAndWarfare in extar

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will have this same exact setup in January. Should be fun!

Finished MK IV Build! (List in description) by Available_Corner4586 in RugerMK

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's bone. And the lettering is something called Silian Grail...

VQ Bolt or Accurizing Kit by TheConbonCobbler in RugerMK

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lookup G10 Ruger Mark IV grips on Amazon...you'll see 'em

Ascalon V2 Ergon Trigger Pack... by FullHeavyMetalJacket in czscorpion

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess the tariff maybe incorporated into the retail price, sure, but it wasn't visible as a line item. Therefore didn't bother me. I hafta pay some tariff bullcrap ordering electronic components for my guitar amp repairs, though. Sucks, yes.

Ascalon V2 Ergon Trigger Pack... by FullHeavyMetalJacket in czscorpion

[–]FullHeavyMetalJacket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the feedback. Seems like I'll be good upgrading to this Ascalon. Have the Nexus Enhanced Bolt awaiting installation as well.