PeachyDragon
Man it sucked... VOX AC30 estimated as being built in 1981/82 blew up in studio...
I even think I know what the issue was...
I was using a power attenuator (Hot Plate) which has always
been great. No issues. I've used it for hours at rehearsals/gigs... BUT....
We were trying different pedals for the recording and after trying my Vox Tonelab,
a new Line6 pedal and a pedal board with a tonebone we decided to go back the the Tonelab...
I got a bit annoyed with turning down the volume on the amp every time so for the last two
switches I just turned the Power Attenuator to the "Load" setting where it acts as a speaker load
and mutes the sound... As soon as things were plugged in and ready there was a smell of smoke
and some sparks by the one power valve.... No recording for the day... my sound didn't work on
the other amps there.
Getting it repaired... will know if it's terminal on monday... For now I'm hoping it just
the power valves. That's where the sparks fly if you attempt to plug it in and you can see
the one valves isn't a vacuum any more. Lets just hope the transformer is still fine.
Sebastian
1) You're recording, throw the attenuator away and take the volume like a man ? ? (and you'll get that gorgeous Celestion Alnico Blue sound as well, which is how it was intended)
2) I think any AC30 user in the world and ESPECIALLY Alaister Coakley would agree with me that, it ain't a genuine AC30 unless it blows up!! :woohoo:
I feel your pain, I was cranking my Superlead in studio two weeks ago and blew a vintage 65w Celestion (the ones which Robben Ford and Dumble favour, and aren't made anywhere NEAR like they used to be....) But its all good, the recording came out really well, and I'm sure yours will too ? (and I'm insured and have a Celestion Gold on its way already! 8) )
