Cracked Fender Twin Cabinet

Captain Dan · 07-28-2006, 07:23 PM

Aaalright-so, it's been awhile since I've posted *cough*threeyears*cough*-but had an issue with a new amp that I need resolved. I know there are loads of knowledgeable dudes on this stuff here-so, that's why I've come back. Here's the problem-I recently bought a '04 fender twin tube amp off ebay-seller was great and all but, when it arrived, I found that the the right side of the cabinet had pulled away from the top, probably about an inch, and the the front of the amp had moved with the right. So, there's a gap on the front left of the amp between the side and the front and there's a gap on the top between the top and the right side. The seller had it prof. packed by the shipping company that shipped it but, someone dropped along the way. Now, here's the main question- I looked at the amp myself and it would appear everything is ok-power tubes-preamp tubes-transformers-reverb tank-etc-however-is it possible that something inside of the amp (the no-touch zone for consumers-so to speak) was damaged from a fall. I'm in the process of fixing the cabinet myself-but should I get it looked at by a local shop for anything internal? (yes-I know and trust the people there-it's no GC)

-Thanks a million-
(My bad for the long post-I'll try to get some pics up if need be)

**thesteve** · 07-28-2006, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Dan

Aaalright-so, it's been awhile since I've posted *cough*threeyears*cough*-but had an issue with a new amp that I need resolved. I know there are loads of knowledgeable dudes on this stuff here-so, that's why I've come back. Here's the problem-I recently bought a '04 fender twin tube amp off ebay-seller was great and all but, when it arrived, I found that the the right side of the cabinet had pulled away from the top, probably about an inch, and the the front of the amp had moved with the right. So, there's a gap on the front left of the amp between the side and the front and there's a gap on the top between the top and the right side. The seller had it prof. packed by the shipping company that shipped it but, someone dropped along the way. Now, here's the main question- I looked at the amp myself and it would appear everything is ok-power tubes-preamp tubes-transformers-reverb tank-etc-however-is it possible that something inside of the amp (the no-touch zone for consumers-so to speak) was damaged from a fall. I'm in the process of fixing the cabinet myself-but should I get it looked at by a local shop for anything internal? (yes-I know and trust the people there-it's no GC)

-Thanks a million-
(My bad for the long post-I'll try to get some pics up if need be)

I'm sure there could be stuff that could've popped loose in the shipping, but in general tube amps (at least in my experience) can take a bit of a beating. As long as the tubes are fine, you should be good to go. I'd honestly power that thing up and give 'er a rip before deciding whether or not it needed shop work...

but that's just me.

Ax · 07-28-2006, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Dan

Aaalright-so, it's been awhile since I've posted *cough*threeyears*cough*

you haven't been a member for 3 years, you joined 2 years ago... hmm...

wood-filler maybe, i don't know if that will affect tone, nails, wood glue something like that... if it's merely a cab issue..

Captain Dan · 07-28-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AXguitar

you haven't been a member for 3 years, you joined 2 years ago... hmm...

wood-filler maybe, i don't know if that will affect tone, nails, wood glue something like that... if it's merely a cab issue..

Thanks-yeah I think I'm going to get it back together and add wood glue for support-yeah and seriously sorry for not counting every day since I've last posted-ha
Yeah and thanks steve too- I always thought tube amps were generally better built and a little more hardie-

So, it appears everything is gonna be alright=
-later

Ax · 07-28-2006, 08:48 PM

cool

Captain Dan · 07-31-2006, 02:04 PM

Bad news dudes-I am getting loads of vibration when I kick it up (past 6 on 100watt mode) AFTER I "fixed" the cracking-appearently the case is bad from the damage from some ups dude without any respect for an 84lb amp-SOOOO I am goin to replace it sweetstuff-I have a very knowledgeable friend coming over when the new cab gets in-and if this cab shows up cracked too-well it's been awhile since hunting season----

Ax · 07-31-2006, 04:31 PM

okay, hope everything works out... sorry about the bad advice...

Captain Dan · 08-01-2006, 01:14 PM

No problem-I generally don't trust emo kids anyway-
jkjk-I'm really just taking the safe route because I have the money to do so-

Ax · 08-01-2006, 01:16 PM

yeah, that sucks that it came cracked...

RipVanWinkle · 08-01-2006, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AXguitar

yeah, that sucks that it came cracked...

It seems we have already established that. Do reply to EVERY post? Im pretty sure Ive seen your post count go from 500 to over 700 since yesterday.

Hopeful · 08-01-2006, 04:38 PM

Did you file a claim with UPS?

Captain Dan · 08-01-2006, 05:46 PM

Yeah-insurance is on route-they tried to argue it but -arguing is my game-

Captain Dan · 08-07-2006, 09:13 PM

NEW INFORMATION-
power tubeis got zapped-so I'm replacing with four NOS groove tubes-and I've gota a techie replacing the old cracked cab for a twin reissue

Hopeful · 08-08-2006, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Dan

Yeah-insurance is on route-they tried to argue it but -arguing is my game-

Good for you. I think it would be hard to argue a cracked amp cab as sturdy as most are built. I dropped my Traynor out of the back of my van and only the chrome corners were smashed. The sound it made when it hit the ground was sick. I hate to think what really happened with your amp. A Fender Twin would be my preferred amp, if it wasn't so heavy. That's the main reason I got the Traynor at 45 lbs.

Captain Dan · 08-08-2006, 07:54 PM

Yeah I was freaked cause I'm hearing this OMGit'ssoheavydon'tbuyit! stuff-but I stuck it up and bought one-at 84lbs-yeah it's heavy but I've played fball for a while now and can't say I'm out of shape-so it's good as long as I'm not going miles