BassInThePlace Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 I forgot to mention - some cosmetics need replacing: some EQ sliders and the UV bulb are both needed. Anyone know where I might be able to source these parts? The UV bulb should be no problem but the EQ sliders might prove difficult...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassInThePlace Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Turns out I need a whole new flourescent unit! It's all cosmetic - but it does look good on stage. [i]Anyone[/i] know where I might be able to get a replacement unit from. Oh, and the EQ sliders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 [quote name='Thunderhead' post='306017' date='Oct 14 2008, 08:25 AM']Well, the two I've worked on both had blown and replaced main rectifier diodes (before I worked on them), bridged/repaired circuit traces where the originals had burned out, issues with the pots cracking their joints because the whole thing is badly designed with the entire preamp circuit board suspended from the (very low quality) pots and the jacks, plus nylon standoffs further back which make the whole thing flex as the transformers bounce up and down on the slightly too flimsy chassis, and stresses the front panel joints with every single movement. PCB-mounting pots is not inherently bad, but it must be done such that they are isolated from other forces - ie mounted on a board which is small, light and NOT connected to anything else. Likewise nylon standoffs are a GOOD thing when done properly because they allow movement and reduce shock on the board, but NOT in conjunction with other PCB-to-chassis parts - this is an absolute requirement in proper electronics design for mil-spec applications etc. The design and build quality is almost exactly like the very cheap guitar amps and low-end bass amps they made at the same time, not what should be inside a thousand-pound-plus professional bass head. It's good to hear you've had no trouble with yours (yet), but on the strength of only two that I've seen, BOTH with problems, I am in no hurry to own one. It's sad to have to say that because they're one of the best-sounding amps I've played through.[/quote] FWIW, I took some photos of my Trace V8's PCBs earlier in the week just so you could point out to me where all the problems are. [attachment=15429:DSC00558.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 British Audio Services in the States look like you're best bet for spares, but there is probably a minimum order. Maybe worth getting new rubber feet/corners to make it worth while. I got some bits from a Gavin at GM Audio (?) in Essex - I think he was working from part of the old factory, but I read that he's stopped trading now (someone correct me if I'm wrong about that..) BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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