Recently got one of these for nothing and I’m fixing it up (replaced pots, cleaned connections etc) - it’s a stunning practice and grab and go amp, fair play.
My issue with it at the moment is that I need the fx loop to stay at the 0db setting rather than the -20db as I have the fx at 100% all the time.
The latching micro switch that changes between these two settings is damaged and doesn’t work properly - realistically I’ll never need the -20db setting, so if I was to desolder and remove the switch from the circuit entirely, would that leave it permanently on the 0db setting (normally the switch is on the ‘in’ position for 0db) or just cock things up mightily? I can always order and fit a replacement switch, but would removing it entirely save me the bother and run the loop permanently at 0db?
Cheers!
Comments
Actually my advice would be to replace the switch properly - it’s not difficult and you need to have the amp apart to hardwire it anyway. It’s not impossible that one day you will want to put a pedal in the loop which won’t take 0dB.
If you can’t find the right type online, Marshall are very helpful with parts, and failing that I may have one - PM me if you can’t get one elsewhere.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253172887770
Will just install a new switch if so!