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AxSys 212 - worth fixing?


MacDaddyMatty
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A while back I deployed with the military.

I gave my AxSys 212 and stompbox controller to a friend - figured it was better to be used then leaving it in storage - anyway...

 

He fried one of the chips (static shock on carpet - apparently this was common with the 212?)

Then left it in a barn for a few years.

:(

 

Since it was collecting dust I asked for it back. After cleaning it up:

 

  • The amp is stuck in "tuning" mode, the stompbox has power but isn't communicating with the amp (buttons, vol pedal, nada) I understand this is due to the fried chip...
  • There is a dirty hum coming from the speakers that appears to be tied to the master volume knob - crackling when turning it, and dirty hum increases / decreases. (see post below)

 

I don't really need an amp, but...

I remember how excellent this thing was. Brought me a lot of joy for a long time.

 

Is it worth fixing it and where would I start?

 

I hate to just recycle it.

 

 

Thanks in advance for any opinions.

 

Edited by MacDaddyMatty
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So, I troubleshot the 

  • dirty hum coming from the speakers that appears to be tied to the master volume knob - crackling when turning it, and dirty hum increases / decreases.

Seems a bad Master Vol Pot (crackling when turning and hum increases/decreases with turning the knob).

 

Still looking for advice here...

 

 

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