Hi guys, I'm new to the forum but not to mesa boogie.
Today i bought a second hand F50 as i was looking to downsize to a smaller amp.
I was told it had been serviced and had just had new valves. I looked and can see they are JJs.
Unfortunately when i turned the amp on within about 5 or 6 seconds i could hear noise on both channels.
Theres a hum and a crackling and popping. I assumed it might be the valves but they are all in secure and are lit up.
I also notice when i touch the front panel or the metal on the handle it pops. I guess there might be an earth issue.
Does anyone reckon this could happen in transit or do you think i am being conned by the seller as he insists that it made no noise before it left.
Love to get this sorted as i can't wait to test it out in a band environment!
Cheers for any help or advise
Tom
Today i bought a second hand F50 as i was looking to downsize to a smaller amp.
I was told it had been serviced and had just had new valves. I looked and can see they are JJs.
Unfortunately when i turned the amp on within about 5 or 6 seconds i could hear noise on both channels.
Theres a hum and a crackling and popping. I assumed it might be the valves but they are all in secure and are lit up.
I also notice when i touch the front panel or the metal on the handle it pops. I guess there might be an earth issue.
Does anyone reckon this could happen in transit or do you think i am being conned by the seller as he insists that it made no noise before it left.
Love to get this sorted as i can't wait to test it out in a band environment!
Cheers for any help or advise
Tom