Triple Rec Just Blew A Fuse

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DanDetora

Discussion Starter · Oct 4, 2009

So today I was messing around with the SS/Tube rectifier and Bold/Spongy switches, going back and forth to get a feel for the differences in tone. Then, at one point I switch from Spongy to Bold the power cuts out. No smoke, no funny smell, and no weird crackling sound at all. And AFAIK, the powertubes didn't display any arching or other anomalies. At first I thought perhaps the powercord simply came loose. Tried re-seating it, but no dice. So I popped out the fuse, and sure enough, it has a small burn on the glass. Nothing too servere, but it's toast obviously. I have no spare fuses on hand, so I'll stop by the shop tomorrow and pick some up. I've got my fingers crossed though...

Which leads me to my question. I've never had a fuse blow on me, but from my understanding it's sometimes a symptom a bigger problem. Should I be concerned?

Also, should I switch to standby before messing with the Bold/Spongy settings?

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· #2 · Oct 5, 2009

If you replace the fuse and it blows again, I'd say that's a symptom of something bigger going on, but you know, sometimes shit just dies. I'd just replace the fuse, and then if it fucks up again, take it to a tech.

jaxadam

· #3 · Oct 5, 2009

I went through something similar. I kept blowing fuses, and it turned out that I had an internal resistor that was bad that needed to be replaced. 100% good to go after that.

Leon

· #4 · Oct 5, 2009

:agreed:

Mike

· #5 · Oct 5, 2009

Turn the amp off when switching from bold to spongy. I thought it actually said that in the manual...

budda

· #6 · Oct 5, 2009

:lol: Mike, it probably does

Is the triple the same as the roadster, where the bold/spongy is actually the power on/off and then you have your standby switch? That confused me good for the first 30 seconds that I couldn't figure out how to turn on my amp haha.

Mike

· #7 · Oct 5, 2009

budda said:
:lol: Mike, it probably does

Is the triple the same as the roadster, where the bold/spongy is actually the power on/off and then you have your standby switch? That confused me good for the first 30 seconds that I couldn't figure out how to turn on my amp haha.

No, there's a separate slide switch on the back of the amp on the Duals and Triples.

Drew

· #8 · Oct 5, 2009

Mike said:
No, there's a separate slide switch on the back of the amp on the Duals and Triples.

...and if the manual suggests shutting it off before switching it, that would make sense that they mvoed it. :lol:

I've just been throwing it into standby before switching, but I should probably re-read the manual on that score too just to be safe. :yesway:

noodles

· #9 · Oct 5, 2009

budda said:
Is the triple the same as the roadster, where the bold/spongy is actually the power on/off and then you have your standby switch? That confused me good for the first 30 seconds that I couldn't figure out how to turn on my amp haha.

That fucked me up forever, since I just wanted to flip everything down to tur off the amp. :lol:

I'm with Drew: I think they moved it to the power switch to keep you from switching it while the amp was on. After all, think about what you are doing: you are dropping the input voltage to the power transformer. That's probably not the best thing to do live.

Drew

· #10 · Oct 5, 2009

noodles said:
That fucked me up forever, since I just wanted to flip everything down to tur off the amp. :lol:

I'm with Drew: I think they moved it to the power switch to keep you from switching it while the amp was on. After all, think about what you are doing: you are dropping the input voltage to the power transformer. That's probably not the best thing to do live.

:agreed: I was kind of bummed it wasn't channel assignable, like everything else is on the Roadster, but I can see why maybe it'd be a bit tough to do. :lol:

noodles

· #11 · Oct 5, 2009

Drew said:
:agreed: I was kind of bummed it wasn't channel assignable, like everything else is on the Roadster, but I can see why maybe it'd be a bit tough to do. :lol:

How can you possibly be whining about the limitations of that amp already? Go record something! :lol:

Drew

· #12 · Oct 5, 2009

noodles said:
How can you possibly be whining about the limitations of that amp already? Go record something! :lol:

:lol: Fuck you.

I mean, you're not wrong.... :lol:

Zero

· #13 · Oct 5, 2009 (Edited)

When the fuse in my buddy's Stiletto went, I replaced it and it went again. Turned out it was the rectifier tubes. Had the tubes changed recently?

Also, since you're local to me, I assume you know to take it to Rusty if you think there's something seriously wrong with it? He's an amp magician, I swear. He even fixed the midi module on my drummer's electronic drum kit.

Zero

· #14 · Oct 5, 2009

LOL accidental double post.

DanDetora

Discussion Starter · #15 · Oct 6, 2009

Zero said:
When the fuse in my buddy's Stiletto went, I replaced it and it went again. Turned out it was the rectifier tubes. Had the tubes changed recently?

Also, since you're local to me, I assume you know to take it to Rusty if you think there's something seriously wrong with it? He's an amp magician, I swear. He even fixed the midi module on my drummer's electronic drum kit.

Cheers for the repairman recommendation... not familiar with him, but then, I haven't had any repair issues until more recently with my Rectoverb. The guy West Chester Music outsources to fixed the RoV for a decent price. Not sure of his name, but he's apparently one of the few authorized Mesa repair guys in the area.

In any event, I got a new fuse and things appear A-OK. WC Music hooked me up with the fuse for free... rare is it you get something for nothing these days. I've been jamming for the past 20min or so, and the TR sounds just as badass as ever.

For the record, Mesa does not state in their manual any caution about switching back and forth from Bold/Spongy while out of standby. Even still, having blown a fuse, I certainly don't recommend it.

Zero

· #16 · Oct 6, 2009

Yeah, they send it to rusty, then. you can take it there yourself and save a couple bucks.

Musician's Electronic Service in Ardmore, PA.

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