Question about amp storage
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Re: Question about amp storage
I bought my pro junior from my old guitar teacher, it had been sitting in a cabinet for 3 years, it was dusty but i think everything on it was the same as when he put it into the cabinet, i say "the same" because it is kinda broken, needs a new input jack and pots, the bias might have shifted on the tubes but i doubt it.
Smilemon
I bought my pro junior from my old guitar teacher, it had been sitting in a cabinet for 3 years, it was dusty but i think everything on it was the same as when he put it into the cabinet, i say "the same" because it is kinda broken, needs a new input jack and pots, the bias might have shifted on the tubes but i doubt it.
Smilemon
Re: Question about amp storage
Because attics in some parts of the country can get really hot, the only thing I'd be worried about is the speaker. There's glue in there that might decay.
Amp do like to be run, but it doesn't sound like this is too terribly old. Probably no issues.
Because attics in some parts of the country can get really hot, the only thing I'd be worried about is the speaker. There's glue in there that might decay.
Amp do like to be run, but it doesn't sound like this is too terribly old. Probably no issues.
Rich_S
HomeGrownToneBrewologist
Re: Question about amp storage
I'd worry more about a damp basement than a hot attic. Mold and rust are more problematic than plain old dust.
Besides, a "few years" is nothing in tube amp time.
Just give it a gentle wipe-off (or vacuuming) and bring it up slowly. Play quietly for a while to let it warm up before cranking eveything to 11.
I'd worry more about a damp basement than a hot attic. Mold and rust are more problematic than plain old dust.
Besides, a "few years" is nothing in tube amp time.
Just give it a gentle wipe-off (or vacuuming) and bring it up slowly. Play quietly for a while to let it warm up before cranking eveything to 11.
StratTom
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Re: Question about amp storage
Thanks for the help guys. I'm not sure of the condition of where it is store, but I'd image it's pretty clean. I'm located outside of Philadelphia, so we get hit with some hot summers and some cold winters. I'd image it might be alittle dusty, but that should be a big deal. If the speaker is bad, is that something I could replace myself?
Thanks for the help guys. I'm not sure of the condition of where it is store, but I'd image it's pretty clean. I'm located outside of Philadelphia, so we get hit with some hot summers and some cold winters. I'd image it might be alittle dusty, but that should be a big deal. If the speaker is bad, is that something I could replace myself?
fingerace
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Re: Question about amp storage
It should be pretty easy to replace the speaker. I wouldn't worry about that...
It should be pretty easy to replace the speaker. I wouldn't worry about that...
