| Crackling [message #87307] |
Wed, 28 February 2018 22:39  |
Spidey
Messages: 14
Registered: February 2018
Location: Missouri
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A couple of years ago, I ended up ditching an amp that I'd had for a few years because there was a really loud crackling noise that would start about five minutes after turning it on. It was a relatively cheap amp (and I'd been lusting over a different one for a few months), so I ended up putting it aside and getting a new one. Now I kind of want to use it again. Is this something that I could potentially fix without having to bring it in to get repaired?
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| Re: Crackling [message #99100 is a reply to message #87391] |
Tue, 18 November 2025 23:42  |
Becky
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Registered: September 2025
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Honestly, it might be something simple, but it really depends on what’s causing the crackling. A lot of amps start doing that when a part inside gets old, like a dirty pot, a loose connection, or something heating up after a few minutes. Sometimes just cleaning the knobs with contact cleaner can help, but other times it’s more of an internal issue.
Since it starts after the amp warms up, that usually means a part inside isn’t super happy anymore. You could pop it open and look for dust or loose wires if you’re comfortable, but if not, it might be safer to get someone to check it. I’d hate for you to try fixing it and make things worse.
If you really wanna use it again though, it’s definitely worth trying a basic cleaning first.
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