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maverickf1jockey

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« on: November 24, 2007, 02:34:13 PM »
I've been hearing what I believe to be a little microphony on my TT so I decided to try and take off the cover to get a decent look at them. Trouble is that Orange have really skimped on the screws there so I now have three of them in there, stripped and immovable.
This seems to keep happening with musical equipment - they make something fantastic and then they use cr@ppy screws in order to cut costs (probably not that effective given their actual value). It really pisses me off that they do this as the only way to rectify the situation would be to get it replaced; I mean, the cover HAD to be removed at some point in the amp's life so why make it so that in some cases that is not possible?
Only consolation is that I took off the bottom and had a look inside; those Koreans who built it have done a right neat job in there but that's superfluous should I not be able to get at the valves without dismantling the whole amp.
Very disappointing.
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« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2007, 05:27:22 PM »
Grab a hacksaw or a file and cut a groove into the head of the screw, you'll then be able to get a flat head screwdriver in there to get the screws out. If they're recessed, you may have to drill the heads off, so you can get the panel off an then remove the threaded parts left in there.
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« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2007, 08:01:15 PM »
My first thought.
An idea might be to get some quick setting resin and fill in the damaged heads then insert a screwdriver. But I don't know where to get them. :?
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« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2007, 09:16:57 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2007, 06:58:41 PM »
Did you get sorted and is you TT ok now
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« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2007, 07:44:47 PM »
Seems OK now. Odd. It may be down to the use of a metal chassis as opposed to a proper cabinet (you hit a certain note and you hear the chassis rattle as it's a bit loose).
Still need to sort out those stripped screws but I've bookmarked the link from WezV (Kudos to you mate) and I'd be looking to get it all sorted out when I have more time; such as the Christmas (or rather Mithras/Yuletide if you want to be truly accurate, thieving christians :x ) Hols.
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« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2007, 09:20:08 PM »
Quote from: Oli
Grab a hacksaw or a file and cut a groove into the head of the screw, you'll then be able to get a flat head screwdriver in there to get the screws out. If they're recessed, you may have to drill the heads off, so you can get the panel off an then remove the threaded parts left in there.

Thanks oli- the neck pickup ring on my LP was stuck stiff, and this got it out.
And BTW it I WAS taking it off to get a BKP in there. FINALLY!

I'll do a thread when I get a clip done.
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« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2007, 10:03:45 PM »
OK. I'm getting the rattle again (different note this time) and there seems to be a threshold to it (too quiet or too loud and it doesn't happen noticeably). Any ideas as to what it is. I think it's a loose valve but my dad refuses to believe that a valve can go in under ten years (more used to hi-fi or TV valve equipment). I'll need to get hold of that screw extractor from WezV's link before I can really act.
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« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2007, 07:09:48 AM »
it could easily be a valve - sometimes they do that when brand new
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« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2007, 08:07:10 AM »
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I think it's a loose valve but my dad refuses to believe that a valve can go in under ten years (more used to hi-fi or TV valve equipment).


Oh, that made me laugh. Your dad clearly has absolutely no experience with currently produced valves.
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« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2007, 11:04:10 AM »
Quote from: maverickf1jockey
my dad refuses to believe that a valve can go in under ten years (more used to hi-fi or TV valve equipment).

Ah, memories.  That warm orange glow and gentle smell of burning from the back of the TV.  :D
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« Reply #11 on: December 11, 2007, 04:36:20 PM »
Not that it has anything to do with guitars, but...

Quote from: maverickf1jockey
Christmas (or rather Mithras/Yuletide if you want to be truly accurate, thieving christians :x ) Hols.



You get bonus points in my book!  :twisted:
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« Reply #12 on: December 12, 2007, 07:31:16 AM »
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it could easily be a valve - sometimes they do that when brand new
So should I leave it then until the rattle mellows out or go in there and screw it in a bit tighter?
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« Reply #13 on: December 12, 2007, 11:59:41 AM »
if it is a microphonic valve it will need replacing - but check with an amp tech first
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