[Harp-L] Pro-Junior Noise



 Hey JimI recently purchased a secondhand Pro-Junior and the guy I bought it from told me he had taken out the back top-middle screw to stop a hissing that it'd made when he bought it.  Actually said that this amp is renowen for it.    I've been rehearsing and giging with it for a couple of months now and there isn't any hiss or otherwise extraneous noise coming from it at all.  Apart from a feedback problem, I was pretty damn happy with it.  It used to squeal like a banshee when the volume was at 4 so I swapped out the 2, 12-AX7 tubes for 2, 12AU7 tubes, as per the advice from some article I read, and now I can get it up to 8 without feedback.  2 guitars in the band so I still have to mic it but it sounds good.  One thing I find sometimes though is that when I hold my Bluesblaster and then touch another mic, I get a shock.  Not sure what it is thats not earthed.  Do you find that?  Anyway, good luck with it all,RoyceI have a question for all you Fender Pro-Junior owners out there. Irecently took heed of the many glowing reviews this amp has received andacquired a used but relatively recent model. Now my question is: hownoisy/quiet should I expect this to be ? I don't mean how loud - it'splenty loud enough for my needs - but how much background noise shouldit be making, or not ? With everything turned down to zero and no inputI still get a very distinct hiss from mine. It's not noisy enough to beintrusive when I'm playing but distinctly noticeable when I'm not. Isthis common - what are other owners' experiences ? Is it just a facet ofbeing a valve amp or should I be trying to do something about it ? By the way, I fully endorse the comments folk have made about this amp.It's an absolute beauty - lots of volume and killer tone. I love italready - even with the hiss!CheersJim

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