Members Joeballz Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 How long are you suppose to let tube amps warm up for before you start playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shredtilurded Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 I go a couple of minutes then start rattling the {censored}ing windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knucklefux Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 shouldn't take more than 30 seconds for tubes to warm up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman_nebr Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 +1 for knucklefux.......30 seconds is commonly recommended by many amp makers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Joeballz Posted November 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 sweet i thought it would take alot longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mavesicles Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 Everybody says something different. 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes. 2 minutes for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheFigurehead Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 How long are you suppose to let tube amps warm up for before you start playing? You should probably just leave it on all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaturalBornBoy Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 30 seconds will suffice. A minute if you're anal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 5ththrax Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 What i do is, switch the amp into standby mode when i want to play...then plug my guitar in, hook up pedals, tune my guitar, jam for 15 seconds without the amp on...then turn the amp on. Usually is about 45-60 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tmdguitar Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 a mionute or so for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ~Abstract~ Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 30 seconds will suffice. 54 seconds if you're anal fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vyke Odin Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 didn't know 30 seconds would cover it. interesting. funny, I didn't know until a year ago or so that you can just turn off your tube amp completely when done playing. I had been told for years you have to go back to stand by for a cool down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ~Abstract~ Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 going BACK to standby can leave a hefty charge on your filter caps...insuring a large jolt if you're unlucky enough to touch them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cookie Monster Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 I leave mine on standby for a few mins, and then power up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members O'Rourke Posted November 26, 2009 Members Share Posted November 26, 2009 30-45 seconds on standby is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ntmo Posted January 11, 2010 Members Share Posted January 11, 2010 39.6 seconds, precisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eudaimonia02912 Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 I turn the power on, tune the guitar while in standby, then play. Works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mamberg Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 long enough to drink one more beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ~Abstract~ Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 39.6 seconds, precisely. quit searching and posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Electrikon Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 60 seconds for meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Electrikon Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 60 seconds for meh. Much longer if teh maps is cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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