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So my Peavey VTM 120 was working fine on Friday, but I went to turn it on Sunday morning and it wasn’t making any sound what so ever. Both the ON/OFF switch light up but there is no glow on either the preamp or power tubes. The tubes are relatively new so I don’t believe they are the culprit, or at least are functional enough to glow.
After doing some research many have noted that the internal 8 AMP slow-blow heater fuse could be the culprit so I opened up the chassis to replace the fuse. Upon doing so I noticed that the 2 wire connections from the ON/OFF and standby switches were fried (see the picture below). I checked all the fuses and replaced the ceramic 8AMP heater fuse for good measure. I opted to not go any further since something obviously was sending more juice than necessary to the switch connections and I didn’t want to cause any further damage. If anyone could shed a little light on this if they happen to have and ideas of what may have caused this it would be greatly appreciated. I do have some great repair shops around me but I was more curious to put it out there before bringing it in incase this could be something simple. My understanding of electronic isn’t the best but my ability to solder and repair electronics is solid. I build guitars and wire things all the time, I’ve also built a couple PSB’s etc.
Thank you in advance! -Steve
After doing some research many have noted that the internal 8 AMP slow-blow heater fuse could be the culprit so I opened up the chassis to replace the fuse. Upon doing so I noticed that the 2 wire connections from the ON/OFF and standby switches were fried (see the picture below). I checked all the fuses and replaced the ceramic 8AMP heater fuse for good measure. I opted to not go any further since something obviously was sending more juice than necessary to the switch connections and I didn’t want to cause any further damage. If anyone could shed a little light on this if they happen to have and ideas of what may have caused this it would be greatly appreciated. I do have some great repair shops around me but I was more curious to put it out there before bringing it in incase this could be something simple. My understanding of electronic isn’t the best but my ability to solder and repair electronics is solid. I build guitars and wire things all the time, I’ve also built a couple PSB’s etc.
Thank you in advance! -Steve
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