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When do you get preamp distortion ??

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Andrew Wilson (awilson40)
Username: awilson40

Registered: 05-2006
Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - 06:39 pm:   

If I have my 210HD130 (new tubes, original caps)
set on 3-4 or above on the volume and the master at 7 or so I start getting some OD type distortion when the guitar (carvin with passive humbucker) is around 80% maxed. If I switch to high power then its clean at the same settings.
I keep the volume at about 2 on the preamp when on low power to keep it clean at max guitar volume.
Is this normal or signs a cap job is needed??
Thanks
Andrew Wilson (awilson40)
Username: awilson40

Registered: 05-2006
Posted on Friday, June 23, 2006 - 04:09 am:   

I ordered the required caps, BTW Newark had all of them in stock.
Question....Old caps have the Pos end marked Correct ?? while new will have the neg end marked ??
Mike Kaus (mm210)
Username: mm210

Registered: 05-2006
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 07:29 am:   

Actually, they aren't "marked" but it's easy to tell one end from another. THe ground end lead goes directly into the metal can and the "positive" end has a rubber or plastic insulator. Your caps are probably due and it's cheap insurance.
Andrew Wilson (awilson40)
Username: awilson40

Registered: 05-2006
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 01:29 pm:   

That makes sense, Thanks Mike
Andrew Wilson (awilson40)
Username: awilson40

Registered: 05-2006
Posted on Sunday, November 12, 2006 - 11:23 am:   

Well.
new caps didnt help this, Per my other post asking for help