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Post subject: Brand New amp just started buzzing.
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:55 am
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Got the amp. It was great, loved it. About an hour and a half after having it done on the computer and all connected and played with it started buzzing really loud to the point where it just might as well be a Squire SP 10 for all the good it does.

Does anyone know why this has happened. Should I take it back. Use my warranty, fling at the nearest Fender employee? I have had nothing but trouble with this amp and the I finally start playing and enjoying it and it does this? I love Fender but I am really being pushed.


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Post subject: Re: Brand New amp just started buzzing.
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 12:20 pm
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Any amp is highly susceptible to local RF, line noise, whatever. Try it in different rooms at different times of the day and see if it's consistent. If it is, get a new one.


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Post subject: Re: Brand New amp just started buzzing.
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 3:41 pm
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tommy2201 wrote:
it started buzzing really loud to the point where it just might as well be a Squire SP 10 for all the good it does


Well ... assuming you're not talking about "fizz" ... it's prolly RF noise. When I'm at the computer ... I pick up quite a bit of noise through my single coils ... that's pretty common in my experience.

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Post subject: Re: Brand New amp just started buzzing.
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 10:57 am
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when I first got my V,it made a lot of noise and thats because I needed to plug in to a different wall socket with a proper ground.I also use a special plug outlet ya know the ones with a test and reset.once I did that it sounded pretty nice.All my fender amps are picky when it comes to plugging it in to just any outlet.


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Post subject: Re: Brand New amp just started buzzing.
Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 7:54 am
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Also decrease the amount of drive/distortion/gain and you should notice a very big improvement, not necessary at the cost of the actual distortion sound ;) Try selection different cabs in the "Advanced Amp" options and stuff like that - it does wonders :)

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Post subject: Re: Brand New amp just started buzzing.
Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:39 am
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Not sure if your computer is a laptop or desktop, but laptop power supplies are notorious for adding a lot of noise to electrical circuits.

I had the same problem when I started using my laptop to connect to my Mustang IV. I found at by accident, because one time my laptop became unplugged from my power supply while I was playing and bingo, no more static/interference.

Sometimes you can even press your ear to your laptop power supply and you can hear that it is making the same awful noises that are coming from your amp.

Hope that helps.


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Post subject: Re: Brand New amp just started buzzing.
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 2:06 pm
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Hey Guys,

Great suggestions.

Tommy - Clean power is definitely important. Try different outlets in different rooms of your house and see if the buzz goes away or not. Also, different guitars with different pickup configurations can have an effect on that as well.

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