Cab burnt out

[Dread Bass]

So at practice tonight I seem to have burned out my Aguilar GS410. I was using it with an Aguilar AG500 head and a DB115. Same setup I've been using for months. As soon as I turned the amp on there was a smell of burning plastic and some smoke came out the vents. I will take it in for repair but anyone got a likely diagnosis?

[icastle]

Well the crossover is the first thing that's in the firing line of the signal, so hopefully it's just that that's been fried.

However, I'd be very wary at using the amp again until it's been checked out.

[Beer of the Bass]

Had you been playing through it when it started smoking or was it literally straight after switching the amp on? If the latter, it sounds like your amp may be putting out a DC voltage and I'd second the suggestion to get that checked out.

Edited October 27, 2014 by Beer of the Bass

[Dread Bass]

Cheers for the help guys. I Think I played a few notes (literally) then smelled the burning smell.

[Dread Bass]

So by the sound of what you guys are saying the fault could be with the amp and not just that the cab burned out through wear and tear? that is bad news. After my cab died we tried the amp through a Ashdown cab and it seemed fine. I think i will email Aguilar but i will take the head in to be checked as well as having the cab repaired.

[brensabre79]

My money is on the crossover - simply because you didn't fry the Ashdown too.
BUT I would still get your amp checked out - just in case...

[Dread Bass]

Cheers dude. I have emailed Aguilar but i am expecting them to say the same.

[Dread Bass]

Quick update. Heard back from Aguilar who think the crossover has just gone. I have took the head in for a service anyway.