Problem with Engl Screamer

[StrangeSound]

Hey there!

I got this awful noise (like knocking on a trash can) when I play certain notes on the guitar or knock on the amp.

http://home.arcor.de/kepbap/komisch.mp3

It sounds as if I knock very hard but it only needs few power to cause the effect. I'm stark-mad.

I changed the preamp tubes already among each other but no change.

Could install the old power tubes but they aren't supposed to run that hot.

Any ideas?

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: Problem with Engl Screamer

Poltergeist!
Damn that is one weird noise, and the hissfloor goes up and down as well!

 

[StrangeSound]

Re: Problem with Engl Screamer

Poltergeist!
Damn that is one weird noise, and the hissfloor goes up and dwon as well!

LOL..Poltergeist indeed! :laugh2:

The reason why the hissfloor changes is I held the mic with my hand.

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: Problem with Engl Screamer

Haha ok...hmm you better get a tubevicar then
Don't know...sounds like a bad tube?!?

 

[StrangeSound]

Re: Problem with Engl Screamer

Yeah..I think the amp is obsessed..needs an exorcism.

I will put the old tubes in it, although they aren't made for a bias that hot..but for some minutes it'll work..I guess.

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: Problem with Engl Screamer

When they glow all orangered and say bling...hehe then you know that it is running hot

 

[StrangeSound]

Re: Problem with Engl Screamer

:fingersx: :chairfall

I gonna try it now!




Wish me luck...

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: Problem with Engl Screamer

Ok good luck
If it blitzes you with a bright white light!!
Throw the tube out

 

[StrangeSound]

Re: Problem with Engl Screamer

The anodes glow white..had the amp on for some seconds but didn't play something. Although it was just 10 seconds...I couldn't hear the Poltergeist.

Perhaps I should buy a pair of JJs (should be about 41ma) and throw it in. If that doesn't work I'll take it to a tech and have some spare tubes.

I survived

If I shake one of the new =C= powertubes nearby my ear..it rattles. Well the other too. I do it gently..the stock Engl ones are quiet.

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: Problem with Engl Screamer

Lol der geist of tubes
Yeah sounds like a new pair of tubes....bugger eh?!?

 

[StrangeSound]

Re: Problem with Engl Screamer

Lol der geist of tubes
Yeah sounds like a new pair of tubes....bugger eh?!?

Thanks Rid..yeah I think it's the tubes..2 months old but hey

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: Problem with Engl Screamer

Two months....well that was fast!
They are not how they used to be....

 

[StrangeSound]

Re: Problem with Engl Screamer

Ah, 4 already! My brain messed up

But less than half a year, so I bet my money on JJ now.

But well, can't use the amp with broken tubes. Going back to my roots...Marshall MG 30

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: Problem with Engl Screamer

Lololololol
Can the powersupply take on KT-66's??

 

[StrangeSound]

Re: Problem with Engl Screamer

Lololololol
Can the powersupply take on KT-66's??

I think not..hm..but I'm not sure!

 

[StrangeSound]

Re: Problem with Engl Screamer

I just found the bias trimpot..Hurray!!!! :dance:

I'll order a pair of JJ 6L6 tubes, a bias probe and a multimeter and I can do that thang on my own :->

Perhaps the bias was too hot and the tubes died because of this..have to check out the plate supply.

 

[Baltar]

Re: Problem with Engl Screamer

call the guys in tittmoning. (check phonebook for engl gerätebau)
they are very helpful. i bothered them already several times with
little mod questions regarding my engl thunder and engl jive.