Re: [Harp-L] Shocking problems

["r_buschner@xxxxxxxxxxx" <r_buschner@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Eric,

in the power supply (exactly: the primary side of the transformer) is a
capacitor, that could be blown. Please have a tech checking and/or
replacing it - it doesn't cost a fortune, and it doesn't affect the
sound of the amp. 

What happens, when you turn the mains power connector by 180°? Does the
problem persist then?

cu,
Ralf
-----Original Message-----
Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:56:12 +0100
Subject: [Harp-L] Shocking problems
From: "Eric Garcia" 
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx

i've got this '72 Fender Vibro Champ that i absolutely love.
i had it worked on a while back by an obscure guy with
quite a reputation out west whom there is no way i can find
if i tried.
he really beefed it up and gave it quite a growl without
makin it too muddy,,, i love recording with that amp, as well
as playin gigs that aren't too loud., for that i bring out the Bassman.

..anyways the Champ seems to have a serious ground problem.
i can't hold the harp mic and touch my lips to the vocal mic without
a serious shock,, i mean, the othernight there was a visible bolt!
..i've tried pluggin it in using a powerstrip and other shock
suppressing
adaptors, with no luck.

any suggestions?
eric garcia


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