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previous: steveR ...so if it happens ONLY when the g... -- 9/19/2000 1:19 AM

Re: Why The Frying Bacon Sound?

9/19/2000 1:40 AM
jon	Re: Why The Frying Bacon Sound? I've got a '68 Delux Reverb that was similiarly driving me nuts.After checking/replacing all the usual stuff, took a close look at the OT, noticed the laminates had a fair amount of surface rust under that cover. Pulled the OT, swapped in another and the problem resolved. Salvaged the original by careful mask/glassbeading; then hit it with auto restoration anti-rust paint (Carolles? from Eastwood in Malvern, PA) Topcoated with some semi-gloss enamel. Replaced the original,problem hasn't returned after several weeks heavy use....can eddy currents cause this kinda symptom? Or maybe did it just need some solder freshening-up after 30+ years?? Jon

9/19/2000 1:40 AM

jon

Re: Why The Frying Bacon Sound?

I've got a '68 Delux Reverb that was similiarly driving me nuts.After checking/replacing all the usual stuff, took a close look at the OT, noticed the laminates had a fair amount of surface rust under that cover. Pulled the OT, swapped in another and the problem resolved. Salvaged the original by careful mask/glassbeading; then hit it with auto restoration anti-rust paint (Carolles? from Eastwood in Malvern, PA) Topcoated with some semi-gloss enamel. Replaced the original,problem hasn't returned after several weeks heavy use....can eddy currents cause this kinda symptom? Or maybe did it just need some solder freshening-up after 30+ years??
Jon

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steveR I would guess probably the later. I... -- 9/19/2000 6:09 PM