I got this amp fairly recently (used, its the bigger and better version of the epiphone valve jr), and I really love it. When its working. I blew a fuse the third day I had it. I bought eight replacement ones and blew two of them in 10 minutes. I figured to much current was being sent to it, so I put aluminum foil over it, and now its working fine. I was just wondering if anyone else had a similar experiences with this amp? Or with any other amp.
Sound wise, this thing is alot better than I expected it. Very crunchy, especially cranked.
well its definately a short term solution. I just reserved a spot at my closest epiphone warranty shop (Its not under warranty, so its definately going to smack my wallet). Its going to be two weeks before they look at it. Hope I dont fry it completely before then
After reading my post it does sound like a dumb idea. Guess ill just have to wait some weeks for a new one. Im just wondering if this is common for this amp, I wouldnt have gotten it if I knew it was
There's a reason they put fuses in amps, and a reason it's blowing. Be careful or you'll be out an amp instead of a fuse. Have you tried trouble shooting the outlet?
They reconmended buying a new fuse, which worked for about ten minutes, then that blew out. And so did the second one I put in. I think the rectifier tube is running to much current into it. As a last ditch effort to avoid waiting a month for a new amp, im going to try and get a NOS rectifier, which suppositly really helps. I just really hopes that helps. Im never going to get off of solid state at this rate:(
