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  • High-pitch noise in old tube amp (oscillation?)

    I have restored a Silvertone 1472 that I bought about one year ago. It was scratchy, very noisy and in need of a general overhaul. I did a cap job, replaced most tone and coupling caps (leaky) and a couple drifted resistors.
    Now it has a noise issue: no buzz or hum, just a high-pitch noise that follows the volume pot setting. It's almost like the noise from an off-tune AM radio. I'm not sure if it's oscillation, because the noise is there at any volume and tone setting (louder if I turn the volume up).
    What could it be?
    I attach a picture of the chassis, in case you guys spot anything badly done.
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    Carlo Pipitone

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    Originally posted by slidincharlie (Carlo P) View Post
    ...just a high-pitch noise that follows the volume pot setting. It's almost like the noise from an off-tune AM radio. I'm not sure if it's oscillation, because the noise is there at any volume and tone setting (louder if I turn the volume up).
    Does it happen on both channels or just one?

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    • #3
      S**t! I left it at the rehearsal garage.
      I can take it next Tuesday.
      Please hold on until then...
      Thanks, Bill.
      Carlo Pipitone

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      • #4
        Maybe a cold solder joint in the work you just recently did? Maybe re-flow all the joints with a bit of resin-core leaded solder.
        Building a better world (one tube amp at a time)

        "I have never had to invoke a formula to fight oscillation in a guitar amp."- Enzo

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