Fender hot rod deluxe volume loss issue

[SunDogAZ]

Thx for the quick responses. I've just created a new thread here:

https://music-electronics-forum.com/...ad.php?t=50459

[ColinAAE]

Hey SunDogAZ

The problem was the power amp section Jacks. They go bad. After I figured out the problem I have repaired multiple fender amps.

This the problem I was having was low volume. No controls worked on master volume or reverb part of the circuit. If you’re amp has the 3 jacks beside the power and standby switch. Switch out the 3 jacks. They get messed up inside and it should fix your problem

Colin

[SunDogAZ]

Hey SunDogAZ

The problem was the power amp section Jacks. They go bad. After I figured out the problem I have repaired multiple fender amps.

This the problem I was having was low volume. No controls worked on master volume or reverb part of the circuit. If you’re amp has the 3 jacks beside the power and standby switch. Switch out the 3 jacks. They get messed up inside and it should fix your problem

Colin

Thanks Colin. I will take a lot at those jacks.

[SunDogAZ]

Thanks Colin. I will take a lot at those jacks.

I am guessing it is tech time. The other day I ordered a standard retube kit from Eurotubes. I followed the directions, meaning I sprayed the pins with contact cleaner (DeOxIt, the best), and worked tubes in and out of sockets a couple times. After firing up the amp, no change. :/

https://www.eurotubes.com/store/pc/F...Kit-94p203.htm

I did notice that, when I slightly wiggle either power tube, I hear popping, sort of crackling sounds. But it doesn't change the volume of the signal. I can still plug into efx out and get full clean volume. Not sure if that helps?