davidiancross

Yeah it was the main board, was going to cost more than the amp was worth so I dismantled it, sold it for spares and bought a Blackstar

No I haven't got a solution as yet other that the local boutique amp maker, Maughan amplification said they would bench test it for £30 , however the magazine "Guitarist" are to feature my problem in next months Q&A section of the magazine so watch this space. So whether that means the end of January or end of February magazine, I'm not too sure, I may just take it to be bench tested and get a quote for repair or wheelie bin! Regards Dave C

Hi my spider 3 / 75 watt combo is around 7 years old but has only been used as a back up amp with around 3-4 hours in total maximum use and never gigged during its lifetime, The other day I turned it on and everything looked OK until I plugged my guitar lead into the input and it emitted a high pitched squeal from the speaker, I changed the lead and same result, I attached a guitar to the lead and plugged in, same result and no sound from the guitar, with or without the FBV Express short board attached, I did a factory reset, no change, it is when the jack makes a contact inside the input socket when the noise starts, there are no abnormal smells, all the panel lights up as it should, any ideas anyone apart from throw it in the bin ? regards Dave C