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When i turn on my yamaha f20 guitar amp, it produces a hissing/ static radio sound. Is it the power capacitor or something else?

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Possibly interference from another electrical source. This can be compounded by high gain or the use of a distortion pedal. Try moving the amp to the middle of the room or away from things like appliances, lighting dimmer switches computer, tv etc.
Hope this helps.

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