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Old 11-03-2007, 01:19 PM   #1
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What's up with my Fireball :( ?!?

OK, so I got an ENGL Fireball head a few days ago, but my cab (80's JCM800 cab) was at my friend's so I didn't have a chance to give it a try...

...well, now that I have - I don't feel any better

There's terrible noise anytime I switch pickups or roll the volume pot! While decreasing guitar volume - there's so much noise - my whole family is at the door looking terrified

I tried two different cables, same two i used last night for a gig, and it was the same... I also tried both my JCM800 and my old SS practice amp and they played same as ever.

Is there anything I could/should try before calling the store? Fuck, i feel so bad now, this thing is way too expensive to not be working
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Old 11-03-2007, 01:30 PM   #2
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That's fucking weird... I'd have pegged that as an issue with your guitar, but if your opther two amps aren't doing it... Do you have another guitar you could try, just in case?

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Old 11-03-2007, 01:34 PM   #3
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That's fucking weird... I'd have pegged that as an issue with your guitar, but if your opther two amps aren't doing it... Do you have another guitar you could try, just in case?
I just called my friend to bring his guitar and some cables so I'll check that... tnx!
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Old 11-03-2007, 01:35 PM   #4
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Does it make the noise with no guitar plugged in?

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Old 11-03-2007, 01:41 PM   #5
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Does it make the noise with no guitar plugged in?
Sorry, I'm a tube noob

Is it safe to turn the amp on without guitar plugged in?
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Old 11-03-2007, 01:44 PM   #6
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Sorry, I'm a tube noob

Is it safe to turn the amp on without guitar plugged in?
yup!
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Old 11-03-2007, 01:54 PM   #7
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Sorry, I'm a tube noob

Is it safe to turn the amp on without guitar plugged in?
Just make SURE you have it connected to a cabinet once you take the amp off standby. That part matters a LOT, the guitar not so much. No cabinet when you turn the amp off of standby = bye-bye power transformer!

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Old 11-03-2007, 04:55 PM   #8
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Wee-ha it's the guitar

It seems this amp brings the worst in my guitar's cheap pots and electronics, but it works pretty good when paired with something decent. NS2 clears most of the mess but I still might buy some new pots(since new guitar is not really an option )

tnx everyone for your replies
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Old 11-03-2007, 07:38 PM   #9
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good to know things are good!

but if it happens again.. just send the fireball to me.

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