I'm working on a MIM Hot Rod Deluxe (2002 board) and have dealt with the standard problems with the resistors that cook the board, solder joints, B+ caps, jack contacts, and so forth. It's for a musician friend who gigs a lot, so I want it to be as solid as possible for a HRD.
I noticed that the 1,000uF/35V radial caps next to the 470Ω/5W resistors seem to get hotter in operation than I think they should, so I'm going to replace them with higher temp rated parts for a better safety margin.
Are there other common failures in HRDs I should try to fix before they fail?
FWIW, this one has a Ruby spring tank in it that doesn't sound very good -- too "springy." I replaced another HRD tank last month with a new Belton, and it sounded much better. Same vintage HRD. Are they prone to tank failures, too?
I noticed that the 1,000uF/35V radial caps next to the 470Ω/5W resistors seem to get hotter in operation than I think they should, so I'm going to replace them with higher temp rated parts for a better safety margin.
Are there other common failures in HRDs I should try to fix before they fail?
FWIW, this one has a Ruby spring tank in it that doesn't sound very good -- too "springy." I replaced another HRD tank last month with a new Belton, and it sounded much better. Same vintage HRD. Are they prone to tank failures, too?
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