Gallien Krueger 1001RB intermittent fault

[thumbo]

I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts on what may be the cause of this, or has experienced something similar. I've got a GK 1001RB that's started cutting out intermittently, the blue power protection light comes on and then it makes a few popping noises. Each time this has happened I've switched it off immediately and gone straight for my backup amp. I've taken it to two experience amp techs who can't find a problem with it, but as it stands I can't use it for gigs like this. 

Any thoughts / insights would be appreciated!

Cheers

[ikay]

Don't know how old yours is (or whether version I or II) but this thread from TB mentions that some early batches of RB IIs had defective solder joints which caused some problems - https://www.talkbass.com/threads/gallien-krueger-1001rb-owners-did-they-fix-it-plese-help.179487/

GK seem to be pretty good at fixing faulty amps so may be worth contacting them. Polar.uk.com handle GK repairs in the UK - https://polar.uk.com/returns-and-warranty-repairs

[thumbo]

4 hours ago, ikay said:

Don't know how old yours is (or whether version I or II) but this thread from TB mentions that some early batches of RB IIs had defective solder joints which caused some problems - https://www.talkbass.com/threads/gallien-krueger-1001rb-owners-did-they-fix-it-plese-help.179487/

GK seem to be pretty good at fixing faulty amps so may be worth contacting them. Polar.uk.com handle GK repairs in the UK - https://polar.uk.com/returns-and-warranty-repairs

Thanks! I'm not 100% on the age of it, but suspect it's a good 5-6 years old. I'll try giving Polar a shout. 

[Maude]

Sorry, can't help with the GK but I have spent far too long watching your avatar going round

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12 hours ago, Maude said:

Sorry, can't help with the GK but I have spent far too long watching your avatar going round

Hah! It still gets me to be honest and it's been my avatar for a number of years!