What's up with my Fireball :( ?!?

Marko · 11-03-2007, 01:19 PM

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

Drew · 11-03-2007, 01:30 PM

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?

Marko · 11-03-2007, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew

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!

Popsyche · 11-03-2007, 01:35 PM

Does it make the noise with no guitar plugged in?

Marko · 11-03-2007, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Popsyche

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?

Popsyche · 11-03-2007, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marko

Sorry, I'm a tube noob

Is it safe to turn the amp on without guitar plugged in?

yup!

HighGain510 · 11-03-2007, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marko

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!

Marko · 11-03-2007, 04:55 PM

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

budda · 11-03-2007, 07:38 PM

good to know things are good!

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

11-03-2007, 01:19 PM	#1
Marko ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgrade, Serbia Posts: 216 Real Name: Marko Main Seven: WG587 Rig: ENGL Fireball Thanked: 4	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 http://www.myspace.com/throughart

11-03-2007, 01:30 PM	#2
Drew Fear the Polo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 21,267 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 141	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? "...and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon."

11-03-2007, 01:35 PM	#4
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11-03-2007, 07:38 PM	#9
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep River ONT (summer), London ONT (school) Posts: 8,487 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: WTB: Dean EVO 7 Rig: JSX->XXX w/ WGS CL80 Thanked: 66	good to know things are good! but if it happens again.. just send the fireball to me. 3 cheers for free gear! "Do you like burned toast with your JAM? cuz we're on FIRE!"

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11-03-2007, 04:55 PM	#8
Marko ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgrade, Serbia Posts: 216 Real Name: Marko Main Seven: WG587 Rig: ENGL Fireball Thanked: 4	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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