Members syciprider Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 It's buzzing loudly. One week old. My Behringer outlasted an Ampeg. Time to visit GC and return it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beam Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Could be the tweeter.Supposed to be a pain in the ass with those amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members syciprider Posted August 2, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 The buzzing does go away if I roll the treb off. So yeah, it could be the HF driver. I don't get it though. I was playing at very neighborly levels in my bedroom. Serves me right for playing Natalie Merchant I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beam Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Originally posted by syciprider The buzzing does go away if I roll the treb off. So yeah, it could be the HF driver. I don't get it though. I was playing at very neighborly levels in my bedroom. Serves me right for playing Natalie Merchant I guess. Disconnect it if you can. 'Tis a bass amp after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members syciprider Posted August 2, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Seriously, I could do that and probably never miss the thing. But the thought that my amp is broken akin to the feeling of having a tiny pebble in my shoe. Well, GC has a generous return policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 12StringThunder Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 All Ampeg BA115s do that. its just a continuing problem with that amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beam Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Originally posted by syciprider Seriously, I could do that and probably never miss the thing. But the thought that my amp is broken akin to the feeling of having a tiny pebble in my shoe. Well, GC has a generous return policy. When you go there, give the B100R a try. It doesn't have a tweeter, see what you think. Less powerful eq than the BA, but it sounds damn fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Originally posted by syciprider Seriously, I could do that and probably never miss the thing. But the thought that my amp is broken akin to the feeling of having a tiny pebble in my shoe.Well, GC has a generous return policy. trust me, it isn't broken. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that it is normal for a BA115 to buzz with the treble turned up. But if you must, take it back to GC and see what their inexperienced people think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members syciprider Posted August 2, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Man, this buzz is loud. It's not a faint hum or a hiss. I mean, with the treble @ 1200, it's unbearable. It's a pity too because it just sounds so good. Anyway, if GC offers a refund I'll take it buy something else that is not in the BA line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members philthygeezer Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 I have a BA210 combo and it doesn't buzz like that. Do you have the tweeter turned up If not then take it back; it's busted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted August 2, 2005 CMS Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Does the noise decrease or stop if you unplug the bass? Try it in another circuit or in a friend's house, to eliminate the possibility that it's a noisy power circuit. Also, remove any wall-wart power supplies nearby or especially on the same circuit. The overwhelming majority of electronics failures will occur within the first few hours of use. That's why critical (read: $$$$) devices get 'burned in', which is nothing more than running the device through its paces for a few days. The tweeter should not be that loud. I've played scads of them, new and used and never heard anything like that (could be blown tweeters, lol). Ampeg has a 5-year warranty. But GC will exchange or refund you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J the D Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Are you using single coil pickups? Could it be that you now have an amp that has an extended treble range and are hearing your pickups' buzz for the first time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Originally posted by syciprider Man, this buzz is loud. It's not a faint hum or a hiss. I mean, with the treble @ 1200, it's unbearable. It's a pity too because it just sounds so good. Anyway, if GC offers a refund I'll take it buy something else that is not in the BA line. don't write off the entire BA line of stuff because of the 115. IME, the 115 is the only one that I have heard has a noisy tweeter. Also, I would try a different 115 if the buzz is that bad, because it really is a great amp. Only problem is that it lacks tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Archon_113 Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 How does one go about disconnecting the tweeter in a combo amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Originally posted by J the D Are you using single coil pickups? Could it be that you now have an amp that has an extended treble range and are hearing your pickups' buzz for the first time? +1 Also make sure you are using a real instrument cable and not a speaker cable between the bass and amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Originally posted by Archon_113 How does one go about disconnecting the tweeter in a combo amp? by opening it up and voiding the warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Archon_113 Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Originally posted by el_duderino676 by opening it up and voiding the warranty I bought mine used and don't have the warranty details anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Originally posted by Archon_113 I bought mine used and don't have the warranty details anyway. Ampeg has a 5 year transferrable warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Archon_113 Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 But mine's not an Ampeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 12StringThunder Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 The speakers only have a 2 year warranty the electronics have a 5 year warranty.I have a Ampeg certified repairman disconnect the tweeters and horns in my amps when I get them to keep the warranty intact and because I hate tweeters and horns in a bass amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Originally posted by 12StringThunder The speakers only have a 2 year warranty the electronics have a 5 year warranty.I have a Ampeg certified repairman disconnect the tweeters and horns in my amps when I get them to keep the warranty intact and because I hate tweeters and horns in a bass amp hmmmm, this might e worth checking into. I wonder if they could put a switch in to switch it on and off without voiding the warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Originally posted by el_duderino676 hmmmm, this might e worth checking into. I wonder if they could put a switch in to switch it on and off without voiding the warranty I'd rather see a pot to control the level going to it like on many speaker boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Originally posted by lug I'd rather see a pot to control the level going to it like on many speaker boxes. yes, that would probably be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members syciprider Posted August 2, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Okay let me catch up on the trouble shooting tips brought forward (thanks BTW). I tried it with my EBMMand my Jazz. On the Jazz I soloed and 50/50d the pups. Still buzzing. I changed cables. Disconnected high gain effects and all that. What I haven't done is move it to another outlet. About the amp: I haven't used alot of amps but this by far is the best I have heard that does not do serious damage to 10 Benjamins. I love the Marianas trench lows and the Everest highs of this thing. if not for this malfunction I think it will be perfect for a low to medium volume hobbyist like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted August 2, 2005 Members Share Posted August 2, 2005 Originally posted by syciprider About the amp: I haven't used alot of amps but this by far is the best I have heard that does not do serious damage to 10 Benjamins. I love the Marianas trench lows and the Everest highs of this thing. if not for this malfunction I think it will be perfect for a low to medium volume hobbyist like me. If it didn't change with all of your changing around, I have to say that it is the amp and that it isn't broken. But I have gotten used to the buzzing, unless I have the style switch on 5 and the trebles and mids all the way up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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