I have a peavey vypyr vip 3 solid state amp does it need maintenance like a tube amp? i know removing dust is one thing lol but anything else i need to know? like should i replace the speaker every year? etc... thank you
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Re: Do solid state amps need maintenance?
Not regular maintenance or health checks like a tube amp.
The 1/4" jacks should be cleaned every year or two with De-oxit or similar electronic connector cleaner -or Isopropyl alcohol and maybe the fuse swapped after many years, but unless it's making noise from aging caps etc, I'd say there's not much to do -maybe clean the grill cloth, maybe gently clear the speaker of dust build up after years, check the speaker connections. I don't believe their are any analog pots on the face either, just digital controllers -so no pots to clean either.“For me, when everything goes wrong – that’s when adventure starts.” Yvonne Chouinard
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Hell yeah.
Checking / changing crackling pots, switches, jack slots, suspicious condensers and cracks on the mainboard e.t.c. They are less of a headache and break less frequently in my experience but still require some care to run long and happy.
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I'd say that they would need slightly more care than a pedal. Just make sure it is clean, the pots aren't scratchy, and the speaker doesn't rot out.Administrator of the SDUGF
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They Only need maintenance after I use em....Go buy my book. https://www.amazon.com/dp/198405564X
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I always view amp scheduled maintenance like this. A solid state amp is like a clock-radio. A tube amp is like an automobile.I miss the 80's (girls) !!!
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The shared parts between tube and solid state amps can have the same problems on both types. Obviously tube amps have parts that solid state amps do not have, and these parts need periodic replacement; that doesn't really exist in solid state amps. But you do still have to worry about standard upkeep of the components of the amp. E.g. jacks, pots, etc. That stuff can crap out on any type of "actual" (i.e. not "virtual") amp.Originally posted by LesStratYogi Berra was correct.Originally posted by JOLLYI do a few chord things, some crappy lead stuff, and then some rhythm stuff.
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Dusting off?I get the feeling the A8 will blow your skirt up more so - Edgecrusher
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OP, People are overthinking this becuase they aren't realizing the amp you have. It's a composite digital/solid state amp -the knobs are encoder knobs not audio pots -so refer to my original post. Literally the only maintenance until something fails or the amp is getting noisy is cleaning the grill cloth and exterior tolex and cleaning the 1/4" jacks with isopropyl alcohol or de-oxit once a year
trust me -that's it -for what you have. no worries!
Have a blast -you have a cool little amp.“For me, when everything goes wrong – that’s when adventure starts.” Yvonne Chouinard
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well, the other thing is to regularly check for firmware updates.Administrator of the SDUGF
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Unplug it during storms
It could be damaged by lightning and such
It could be damaged by low voltage as well like brown outs
The speaker is designed for a modeling amp
And swapping the speaker may not have the desired effect
Dont hose it down like you would an automobile
Take care.when riding it down wheelchair ramps on its casters
Ok I'm just trying to think of all the ways I've seen solid state amps failEHD
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I bought a Peavey Bandit 75 brand new in 1987, it was my first amp. I've never done one thing to it despite years of total abuse. It's been loaned out countless times. One time I found out a guy used it for a bass amp at a gig because his amp blew, I was pissed. But it still sounds just like it did 32 year's ago.
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Originally posted by smitty302 View PostI bought a Peavey Bandit 75 brand new in 1987, it was my first amp. I've never done one thing to it despite years of total abuse. It's been loaned out countless times. One time I found out a guy used it for a bass amp at a gig because his amp blew, I was pissed. But it still sounds just like it did 32 year's ago.
Unless it breaks, leave it alone. You're more likely to break it doing "maintenance" than actually help anything.
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