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Anonymous Posted on May 03, 2011

My Laney VS30 212 at band practice last week decided to intermittently cut out, but not fully just the volume would drop out then return about 5 mins later. Not sure if this was a common problem. It might be the valves but did not want to go and buy a load more if its a simple solution. Can anyone help please?

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Sounds like output valve, if the amp is more than few hundred hours then suspect this for sure. I don't know much about this amp specifically but does the sound fade/return suddenly or over a few seconds? Try running it with the back off and fan on the valves etc. Then play at loudness where problem occurs and see if any improvement. Remember that at band practice you always play much louder than you think and put a lot of stress on it.

  • Anonymous May 03, 2011

    Thanks will give a try tonight and let you know how I get on.

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