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#1
Tubes and Hybrids / Re: MOD 102 5w guitar amp.
August 19, 2011, 11:20:48 AM
Less than nothing isn't very much. Thanks.
#2
Tubes and Hybrids / Re: MOD 102 5w guitar amp.
August 18, 2011, 06:33:11 PM
Is there a classified section on this board? I didn't seem to find one. I'd like to sell the electronics of both the VT15 and VT30.
#3
Amplifier Discussion / Re: Mustang II amp no power
August 18, 2011, 11:04:36 AM
I see the points that you are making. A man's got to know his limitations! I can understand a tube circuit, just barely at this point. I'm new at that, too. I am aware of the stored voltage potential in capacitors. I picked up this amp knowing that it was broken, hoping it was something simple, like a blown fuse. Also with a plan B of maybe putting a tube amp in the cabinet. It's quite shallow, and it's interior is pretty full with the 12" speaker. I still feel that I can get a chassis in there, and will most likely just discard the electronics. It's a shame, but I don't want to pay more than it's worth to fix what's there. I don't need it, it's only a project to fool with.
#4
Tubes and Hybrids / Re: MOD 102 5w guitar amp.
August 17, 2011, 06:18:37 PM
That 's starting to look like the right answer. I'm thinking of stripping all the electronics boards out, See if I can sell them on ebay, and trying to build on the folded chassis thats in the cabinet, or maybe in a VT30 cabinet, which is a little wider and has a 10" speaker(also 4 ohm). Shouldn't be that hard to do. ::)
So the Jensen mods are pretty good speakers? I kind of had my eye on those. The price seems reasonable.
#5
Amplifier Discussion / Re: Mustang II amp no power
August 17, 2011, 06:08:08 PM
I checked it with my meter for continuity. And no, i'm not qualified to work on these types of circuits. I know almost nothing. From what I gather, fender does not give out schematics, or sell parts for this new of a product. I'm not about to spend money to take it to a service facility. If I can't fix it, (and I'm pretty sure I can't) I'll probably sell the whole of the electronics boards in this amp on ebay, and keep the cabinet for a project.
#6
Tubes and Hybrids / Re: MOD 102 5w guitar amp.
August 16, 2011, 06:21:23 PM
Of course, they won't change the transformer in the kit, Guess I'll have to try to decide what to do.
#7
Amplifier Discussion / Re: Mustang II amp no power
August 16, 2011, 05:31:30 PM
I did find the fuse on the board, a T3.15al. It's good. I knew there had to be a fuse somewhere! Obviously, I'm no expert in these matters. I wouldn't know what to check next. I haven't found a place to obtain parts for these, they are probably too expensive anyway. I would replace the power supply board if it wasn't too expensive.
#8
Amplifier Discussion / Re: Mustang II amp no power
August 15, 2011, 10:02:34 AM
There is no fuse that I have found anywhere in this amp, board mounted or otherwise. I'm looking for a glass fuse, and it's nowhere to be seen. Is there something else that is used nowadays? Surely they have something for circuit protection.
#9
Tubes and Hybrids / Re: MOD 102 5w guitar amp.
August 13, 2011, 04:27:24 PM
I was referring to the possibility of using the 4 ohm speaker I already have. I thought that the kit included an OP trans for 8 ohms. I don't know what would be the better solution, change OP Trans, or change speaker. OF course, I haven't bought the kit yet. Waiting to see if I get a reply from Amplified parts about an OP transformer change.
#10
Tubes and Hybrids / Re: MOD 102 5w guitar amp.
August 13, 2011, 01:53:59 PM
I am impressed with the results of your efforts. I am considering a similar effort, and putting the Mod 102 kit in a Vox VT15 cabinet that I acquired that had a bad preamp/effects board. A question.... This cabinet has a 4ohm 8" speaker. Which output transformer would you recommend to match with that speaker, or do they allow a transformer change in the kit? Or would a change to an 8 ohm speaker be the ticket? I have no idea what speaker is in this cabinet. It's marked VT-15 4 ohm S0942. That doesn't tell me much. Thanks
#11
Amplifier Discussion / Mustang II amp no power
August 13, 2011, 01:43:49 PM
I have a Mustang II amp that I picked up. It does nothing when I turn it on. No lights, no pop , no sound, no action at all. I'm not finding a fuse anywhere. The switch seems to be good. I would suspect the problem would be on the power board somewhere, maybe the transformer. Anyone know where I could get a new board for this? Or how to go about troubleshooting it? If I can't find a new board, or isolate and replace the problem components, I may have to convert this cabinet to a tube amp, but I would rather fix it if possible at a reasonable expense. Thanks for any suggestions.