Members CraigOrn Posted December 14, 2008 Members Share Posted December 14, 2008 Alright, I hate to come on here looking for help when I haven't posted in nearly two years, and I REALLY hate to post this to Amps and here, but I figured you guys could help me out. Plus I'm REALLY itching to play right now I've just gotten back into playing hardcore and picked up a Crate V50 tube amp, something I've always wanted. I haven't had too much time to play with it given work, but I've been going strong today. However, about an hour ago I turned the amp on, doodled a little bit, then all of a sudden the amp started making a loud clicking noise. I looked and the power light was flashing on and off and the speaker was moving back and forth. What the heck is going on? I don't know too much about electronics and tubes, but any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NotDead Posted December 14, 2008 Members Share Posted December 14, 2008 Probably a loose tube. Make sure everythings straight. Then see which channel your on. If you switch and it goes away, make note and take to a tech. Overall, take it to an amp tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NotDead Posted December 14, 2008 Members Share Posted December 14, 2008 Probably a loose tube. Make sure everythings straight. Then see which channel your on. If you switch and it goes away, make note and take to a tech. Overall, take it to an amp tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NotDead Posted December 14, 2008 Members Share Posted December 14, 2008 Probably a loose tube. Make sure everythings straight. Then see which channel your on. If you switch and it goes away, make note and take to a tech. Overall, take it to an amp tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TravvyBear Posted December 14, 2008 Members Share Posted December 14, 2008 Probably a loose tube. Make sure everythings straight. Then see which channel your on. If you switch and it goes away, make note and take to a tech. Overall, take it to an amp tech. heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluedevil0204 Posted December 14, 2008 Members Share Posted December 14, 2008 Probably a loose tube. Make sure everythings straight. Then see which channel your on. If you switch and it goes away, make note and take to a tech. Overall, take it to an amp tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NotDead Posted December 14, 2008 Members Share Posted December 14, 2008 Is there an echo in here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted December 14, 2008 Members Share Posted December 14, 2008 ...I looked and the power light was flashing on and off and the speaker was moving back and forth.... This isn't good. There is very little between the power light and the power supply. A loose tube doesn't affect the power light; maybe a loose (or shorting) electrical connection between the power cord and the primary of the power transformer; or a loose (or shorting) 6.3V filament on the secondary of the power transformer. Either way, take it to a tech. Honestly, it should be an easy fix, probably just needs a solder joint somewhere. But if the power cord isn't connected solidly, there is a danger of all 120V AC being sent through the chassis. Wall current isn't generally lethal, but it can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TravvyBear Posted December 14, 2008 Members Share Posted December 14, 2008 Is there an echo in here? What? What?What?What? What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CraigOrn Posted December 14, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 14, 2008 What? What?What?What? What? Clearly, the HCEGF is just as I left it. Advice and a laugh, even if it is at my expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Sir Punk Posted December 14, 2008 Members Share Posted December 14, 2008 Clearly, the HCEGF is just as I left it. Advice and a laugh, even if it is at my expense. :lol::lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TravvyBear Posted December 14, 2008 Members Share Posted December 14, 2008 Clearly, the HCEGF is just as I left it. Advice and a laugh, even if it is at my expense. Nah, we only do this when you're around on a more 'on topic' route, I think your best bet is to take it to an amp tech, just because playing around in an amp could....well, kill ya. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted December 14, 2008 Members Share Posted December 14, 2008 That sounds like it's pumping alternating DC to the speaker. The V50 has a switching power supply. Take it to a good tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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