Hi all, I picked up the 1908s Vox Venue 100 Lead very cheap, which has been working. Changed the power switch as the old one blew (it took out the small fuse at the mains plug so am hoping nothing else got "fried"). I notice one of the upright mid-size caps on the "first" board (the one that has the vol, tone etc. pots attached) seems loose, and is causing the classic "dry solder" popping & crackling, a fairly simple resolder fix once the board is out. Also, at the time I'll replace one or two pots as they're not responding to pot cleaner, with noisy rumbling. I have a basic hand drawn schematic from Vox but wondered if anyone has knowledge of a better one. Also, the reverb is very week, it has a dual spring built in but I'm not sure how to trace the signal amount going in and coming out, any advice would be appreciated. I thought a stronger signal sent to the reverb section by changing the resistor/diode might achieve this?
I have another query which I assume should go into a different topic but here it is anyway; I also have a 1908s Peavey Artist (100 combo with Black Widow speaker). Very weak output at volume, I think it might need new valves but am keen to check the condition of the capacitors. Can you suggest a setup I can make to test/drain any residual voltage in the caps? Can I use my multi meter and if yes on what setting?
Many thanks in advance, Mark from Sydney, Australia.
I have another query which I assume should go into a different topic but here it is anyway; I also have a 1908s Peavey Artist (100 combo with Black Widow speaker). Very weak output at volume, I think it might need new valves but am keen to check the condition of the capacitors. Can you suggest a setup I can make to test/drain any residual voltage in the caps? Can I use my multi meter and if yes on what setting?
Many thanks in advance, Mark from Sydney, Australia.
Hello and welcome to diyAudio. Keep in mind this is the intro area. Perhaps take your questions to the appropriate section. Good luck with it.