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I recently aquired a Crate Blue Voodoo 6212 combo amp for christmas... it was bought used from ebay and it was sounding great. As far as I know the tubes haven't been changed in it before it was shipped. Anyways, recently when playing at a good deal of volume (not super loud, but not all that quiet [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]) I noticed the speakers have been cracking and popping.. it sounds like to me anyways... could this be a problem with the speakers? or the tubes perhaps? any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Any experienced Crate users?
Probably your power tubes. My Randall was doing the same thing. It would suddenly get louder, and then make some loud popping/crackling noises, and then go quiet again. I changed the power tubes, and it went away. -
Re: Any experienced Crate users?
crate heads = good
crate cabs = badComment
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Re: Any experienced Crate users?
Check your cables too. Cracking can just be a bad connection ANYWHERE in the amp, cab, cables or even guitar. Try running into a different set of speakers and see if it happens.Comment
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Re: Any experienced Crate users?
Talked to the local crate dealer about my problem.. says it sounds like a dirty pot... anyone agree with this logic?Comment
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Re: Any experienced Crate users?
Only if it happens when you are adjusting the pot. When my pots got dirty, I only had static/noise, when trying to adjust the volume etc. But, you can always get some tuner spray (from Radio Shack), and clean them and see if it solves your problem.Comment
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