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Solid State Amplifiers => Tubes and Hybrids => Topic started by: Psabin8951 on November 21, 2024, 11:41:53 AM

Title: Fender Deluxe 1996 popping and crackling
Post by: Psabin8951 on November 21, 2024, 11:41:53 AM
Hi all I have 1996 Fender Deluxe which is popping and crackling.
Noise is there when all controls are set to minimum so I'm assuming that points to power amp stage. Tubes are not microphonic but is it still likely to be them causing the issue?
All switches and controls have been checked and cleaned and solder joints all appear good.
Any input appreciated.
Paul
Title: Re: Fender Deluxe 1996 popping and crackling
Post by: Miyagi_83 on November 21, 2024, 02:13:49 PM
It might be the tube sockets, the tubes themselves, or filter caps, afaic.
I understand you know how to work on a tube amp, don't you? If not, leave that to a professional.
M.
Title: Re: Fender Deluxe 1996 popping and crackling
Post by: Psabin8951 on December 10, 2024, 11:21:21 AM
Resolved. A combination of bad tubes and intermittent switch contacts on extension speaker socket
Title: Re: Fender Deluxe 1996 popping and crackling
Post by: g1 on December 10, 2024, 04:47:18 PM
Quote from: Psabin8951 on December 10, 2024, 11:21:21 AMintermittent switch contacts on extension speaker socket
I guess this was a Hot Rod or Blues deluxe?
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