Footswitch trouble

SyreCorp · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 1:11 pm Post subject: Footswitch trouble

When I switch from channel I to II it seems to lag just a little... In effect I have to switch before I pick the note I want distorted. It doesn't seem to do it when I switch back. Is this normal - something I just need to adapt to?
Also the red channel LED (on the footswitch) is dimmer than the green reverb LED. Again, is this normal?
The switch is the Ampeg AFP-2, but it was the same thing with the previous I had, a Marshall...
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LeeJackson · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 8:15 pm Post subject: VL-1002 Footswitch

On the VL-1002 swutching, there are two capacitors that need to be removed,

Because of the HIGH voltages, this should be done by a tech.

http://leejackson.com/MasterSeries/FreeStuff/vl1002_Switching_mod.jpg

This will greatly speed up the switching between channels and reverb.

SyreCorp · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 10:56 pm Post subject:

Aye, got your newsletter, followed the link to the free mods...

Thanks mang!
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SyreCorp · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 10:59 pm Post subject:

Just to clarify: I just yank them out, right? Do not replace with a piece of wire?
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SyreCorp · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject:

Nevermind, I watched the video. Caps yanked.

Shit, I just modded my amp with my own hands!!
I AM A FUCKING BENCH WARRIOR!!!
And tomorrow... I'm gonna test the bias... ! (Won't adjust, though, just lookie...)

Oh, let me add: I do fear high voltages, but the amp hasn't been plugged in since september....
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MrDan666 · Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 2:07 am Post subject:

[quote="SyreCorp"]
Oh, let me add: I do fear high voltages, but the amp hasn't been plugged in since september....[/quote]

Be very careful, amps can be unplugged for a long time and still throw a bad zap at you. The caps can store voltage for a long time, so ALWAYS discharge them before you work on the amp. I suggest making a small discharge tool with a couple of insulated clips and a 5Watt resistor just for safety.

My dad learned the hard way once, and he took a bad shock. Dont make the same mistake.

Dan

SyreCorp · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 2:07 pm Post subject:

I'm still alive and well 8) No zaps.

Allright then, switching has sped up bigtime.
I read -41/480 volts on the EL34s - so I'm good I guess.
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Footswitch trouble