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Post subject: Crackling when using gchorus on the Ultimate Chorus amp
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 3:24 pm
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Good evening all
When I push the little white chorus button on the Ultimate Chorus amp it starts to crackle. ..dirty pots?
Any thoughts would be helpful....
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Post subject: Re: Crackling when using gchorus on the Ultimate Chorus amp
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 3:54 pm
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A distinct possibility -- that's a pretty old amp.

All of the switches and pots would likely benefit from a thorough cleaning.

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Post subject: Re: Crackling when using gchorus on the Ultimate Chorus amp
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 5:34 pm
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Also, the tube pins & sockets may need contact cleaner.

Good luck with the cleaning! :D


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Post subject: Re: Crackling when using gchorus on the Ultimate Chorus amp
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 5:59 pm
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What tubes/pins?


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Post subject: Re: Crackling when using gchorus on the Ultimate Chorus amp
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 6:08 pm
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BMW2002Ti wrote:
Also, the tube pins & sockets may need contact cleaner.


THAT'LL BE THE DAY!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

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Post subject: Re: Crackling when using gchorus on the Ultimate Chorus amp
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 6:23 pm
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Lol...


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Post subject: Re: Crackling when using gchorus on the Ultimate Chorus amp
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:11 pm
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Solid-state? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Nevermind...


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