Yeah, swell. Is the CHILD O.K.?

Well Kuvash, saw your post, and decided to speak up. I've been kind of waiting around in the background the last few months, and reading a lot of posts, and following links. Hello, everyone! I'm Johan Rismoen (ris), from Seattle, Wa. Got my 1st guitar and amp from Sears for $49.00 in 1967 (yep, Silvertones), and have owned quite a few of both since. Mostly s.s. amps, I currently have 4. About a dozen guitars, 2 under construction. I certainly share everyone heres interest in s.s. amps, and have been using some of the tips I've gotten here. Seems I can't keep my hands off anything, always gotta "have a peek inside". Way I see it, a few mods or upgrades can add up to some major improvements. Usually time consuming things the manufacturers don't do to cut costs, like shielding, set-up, wrong ohm pots, heat sinks, etc. I see that a few of you folk are VERY knowledgeable, would like to get to know you all, I'd like to help out when I can, and maybe ask for a bit of help from time to time.

I have that same amp ,I use it for testing d.i.y. boxes, speakers, cords etc., I can pop the back off to help you if needed. More info 1st, please. In the hours you used it, what volume levels, effects, etc. Did you try other speakers, if so, 8 ohms? Accidentally lowering the ohms will be "louder" for a bit, but.... Any how, try your guitar and cord on another amp if you can, to eliminate the problem there. Try gently moving the plug around in the input jack, possibly you have a short or bad connection there? Start simple and eliminate the easy stuff. You mentioned capacitors, be careful there. Even un-plugged, electricity can bite back. Now go have a peek, and get back. Part of the fun is the fixin, just be safe.