Members the fretter Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 My Mustang blew a fuse. After changing the fuse, it still blew. So it was sent off for Fender to be fixed, and according to Fender it's fine. When it was sent back, I played it (with the master on about 5) and yes, it was okay. I turned the master up to 8. Blew instantly. One week of waiting for fixing, now it will take another {censored}ty week with a crappy borrowed amp worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fu2jobu Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 Could there be a problem with the electricity in the place you are playing the amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArticStrat Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 Not had any trouble with mine...knock on wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Buttcrust Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 I contacted Fender and they said it was a warranty issue and would be repaired under warranty. So, now I'm waiting (will take at least 3 weeks) for the thing to be returned, It's been about a week. No problem getting it fixed as long as I have the purchase receipt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the fretter Posted January 27, 2011 Author Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 Could there be a problem with the electricity in the place you are playing the amp? Before being sent off to Fender, it was first tested by the guy in the guitar shop I got the amp from. It blew a fuse there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ballhawk Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 Make sure you explain to them that the fuse blows when you turn up the master. Get a surge protector strip and use it. It's either the amp or your circuitry at home that is the problem. If Fender fixes/replaces your amp will you still hate them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fu2jobu Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 Before being sent off to Fender, it was first tested by the guy in the guitar shop I got the amp from. It blew a fuse there as well. Well that sucks (or blows in this case). You might want to tape a note to the top of the amp saying it was tested in multiple locations and blew the fuse. I wouldn't count on the service reps gettting that message to the tech department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the fretter Posted January 27, 2011 Author Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 Make sure you explain to them that the fuse blows when you turn up the master. Get a surge protector strip and use it. It's either the amp or your circuitry at home that is the problem. If Fender fixes/replaces your amp will you still hate them? No I won't. I'll have to make sure they know about the master and that it was tested in more than one location, otherwise they won't find anything wrong a second time and will think that the amp isn't the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ballhawk Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 No I won't. I'll have to make sure they know about the master and that it was tested in more than one location, otherwise they won't find anything wrong a second time and will think that the amp isn't the problem. +1, that's where I was going in the interest of saving you more frustration. Hope it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GilmourD Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 Could there be a problem with the electricity in the place you are playing the amp? This. This was actually the original intention of fuses being installed in amps before the days of surge protectors being common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fu2jobu Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 OP tested the amp in multiple locations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 That'll teach ya to play loud. Fender's trying to protect your ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pippers Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 Keep track of the blown fuses and where it happened, and when you sent in etc. Then stick a copy in with the amp so the tech looking at it will see the history and maybe do some due diligence knowing someone is paying attention and not some random amp in the pile that needs to be fixed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benzem Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 And the spell begins to wear thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 Apparently your hatred of Fender is requited... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StevenJM Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 yea man, i REALLY hate buying things from companies that have warranties for things like this. I hate how they allow me to send it in and get it fixed for free. I'm like you, i prefer being stuck with things that don't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Invader.CC Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 yea man, i REALLY hate buying things from companies that have warranties for things like this. I hate how they allow me to send it in and get it fixed for free. I'm like you, i prefer being stuck with things that don't work. You have a point but i can see the OP's frustration..With anything electrical there is bound to be a problem every now and then..If it was me i would get the thing in good working condition and then sell it..I have found any piece of gear i have ever had that had problems i never was happy with even after it was repaired..I just would never have confidence in it and find something or another i didn't like about it..I could buy a duplicate of it and be perfectly satisfied ..Its like a woman that cheats on ya it best just to walk away because your never going ti forget about it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the fretter Posted January 27, 2011 Author Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 yea man, i REALLY hate buying things from companies that have warranties for things like this. I hate how they allow me to send it in and get it fixed for free. I'm like you, i prefer being stuck with things that don't work. What are you talking about? I sent it in to get it fixed and they didn't test it enough to actually find out that it didn't work, so they sent it back, so I'm angry because it's still broken. It took me less than twenty seconds to test it to the point it blew another fuse, and if a player of seventh months can test an amp better than the people at Fender then there's surely something wrong. It's either the amp or the circuitry, and the latter is very unlikely since it was tested in the guitar shop as well. I made this thread as a spur of the moment thing because I was annoyed about the amp, I don't really hate Fender but I still think they did a bad job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 You got a cheap amp, the amp has cheap parts. It may sound good, but it is still cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StevenJM Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 to the OP... i would either try to get a new one out of fender, or sell it for what you can get out of it. theres just SO much that can go wrong with solid state amps. they're less fragile and more reliable than tube amps, BUT when something does go wrong, it can definitely be a headache. i guess just be happy that you haven't put any more money into it and at least fender is working with you to make it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 Sounds like the mistake you made was plugging it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members caveman Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 Ask for a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Musicscotty Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 I had designs on a Mustang III or IV - for live work. This is putting me off a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mistersully Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 shoulda boughta behringer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Prages Posted January 27, 2011 Members Share Posted January 27, 2011 yea man, i REALLY hate buying things from companies that have warranties for things like this. I hate how they allow me to send it in and get it fixed for free. I'm like you, i prefer being stuck with things that don't work. Personally, I prefer things I buy to work and not need sent in under warranty to be fixed multiple times. I mean, warranties are great, but you really shouldn't have to use them, let alone repeatedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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