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| David Goldberg (ddgoldberg) Username: ddgoldberg Registered: 07-2011 |
I've had an interesting experience recently while resurrecting a Music Man 75 head I'd like to share with you all. First, let me say, I don't work for Caig Labs or the DeoxIT people - never have. However, I am a repairman (cameras, computers, amps and guitars) and have had some amazing results using DeoxIT to remove oxidation from electrical contacts. On a recent MM rebuild I, naturally, cleaned all the pots, switches and jacks with the appropriate aerosol version of their cleaner and had good results - no surprise. I later remembered I hadn't cleaned the tube pins so I did that and got noticeably better sound. Again, a few days later I realized the only thing in the chain I hadn't cleaned were the actual tube socket pin receptacles. I just did that with a tiny brush and some DeoxIT and saw the contacts brighten measurably. On listening to the amp, I was amazed at how much quieter and true the sound was. I've fixed a lot of computer and camera problems with a good contact cleaner and frequently saved a lot of time and effort. With music equipment you can often hear the difference immediately. Hope this helps someone out there. Best wishes. | ||
| Christophe (vignau) Username: vignau Registered: 06-2011 |
Nice information, Thank's. Away from DeoxIT, anykind of cleaning / brushing of sockets and tube pins should have the same results ? I'will soon try that. |
Tue, 03/25/2014 - 09:35
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