Ashdown 300 evo

[harlowbassplayer]

hey i am repairing an ashdown head and i phoned ashdown they said it sounds like a cracked joint (something to do with the soldering)

is it worth taking it to ashdown or just fix it my self ?

HBP

[Ou7shined]

How good are you at fault finding and soldering?

[harlowbassplayer]

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1162895' date='Mar 15 2011, 11:22 AM']How good are you at fault finding and soldering?[/quote]

well i am great at guitar/bass wiring and i have fixed an fender M-80 bass amp

[Ou7shined]

If you think your skills are up to it then go for it. It might be worth getting a quote off Ashdown first though.
Can you afford for your amp to go phut during a gig?

[Subthumper]

Hi what is the actual problem or symptoms that the amp is exhibiting? And is the problem in the pre or power amp? The Ashdown stuff is pretty easy to work on and getting the PCB's out is a doddle, just watchout for the wires going to the VU meter as the VU is stuck to the chassis with glue or double sided tape. Also dont forget to mark up where any wires go to if you have to disconnect them. If your looking for bad solder joints get a good light and a magnifying glas and methodically work along the solder side of the board and have a good poke and prod of joints. Flexing the board slightly can also show up any component leads which are moving inside the solder. If you do have to resolder anything its best to completely remove all the old solder and make the joint good from scratch. Then touch up anything that looks like it could cause a problem.
Hope this is of use.
Cheers Just