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MartyStrat54 · 07-03-2009, 09:55 PM

Depends on the skill level of the tech. A good tube amp tech can do the job for a reasonable amount. Most people just blow off filter cap replacement and then something worse happens like a burned up power tranny. Then they have to pay for a bunch of stuff to be replaced.

I try to tell people that tube amps need to be maintained. There are a lot of guys playing 800's with the original caps and they are asking for it. The quality of a power filter cap is much better today than back in 1981 when the 800 came out. They last a lot longer as well.

Bottom line is there are several things that can cause the problems you are describing. However, based on the age of the amp I would recommend that the filter caps be replaced.

Marty

07-03-2009, 09:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
MartyStrat54 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Formerly Phoenix, now north of KC Posts: 2,583	Re: Still trying to figure out my 6100LM Depends on the skill level of the tech. A good tube amp tech can do the job for a reasonable amount. Most people just blow off filter cap replacement and then something worse happens like a burned up power tranny. Then they have to pay for a bunch of stuff to be replaced. I try to tell people that tube amps need to be maintained. There are a lot of guys playing 800's with the original caps and they are asking for it. The quality of a power filter cap is much better today than back in 1981 when the 800 came out. They last a lot longer as well. Bottom line is there are several things that can cause the problems you are describing. However, based on the age of the amp I would recommend that the filter caps be replaced. Marty __________________ MARTY 2009 Gibson Explorer-Hell Raising Machine 1989 Fender Strat Plus USA 2008 Fender Tele USA 2004 Schecter Elite w/DiMarzio's TSL100 with custom 4x12 cab. TSL122 with Man 'O War Speakers. TSL602 #1 with JBL D123 Speakers and 602 #2 with Altec 417 Speakers. "Oh so sweet my friends." DSL401 #1 with Red Fang Speaker and 401 #2 with JBL D123 Speaker. Tubes: Let's just say they are NOS that kick ass.