Dread Bass Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 So at practice tonight I seem to have burned out my Aguilar GS410. I was using it with an Aguilar AG500 head and a DB115. Same setup I've been using for months. As soon as I turned the amp on there was a smell of burning plastic and some smoke came out the vents. I will take it in for repair but anyone got a likely diagnosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Well the crossover is the first thing that's in the firing line of the signal, so hopefully it's just that that's been fried. However, I'd be very wary at using the amp again until it's been checked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) Had you been playing through it when it started smoking or was it literally straight after switching the amp on? If the latter, it sounds like your amp may be putting out a DC voltage and I'd second the suggestion to get that checked out. Edited October 27, 2014 by Beer of the Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Cheers for the help guys. I Think I played a few notes (literally) then smelled the burning smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 So by the sound of what you guys are saying the fault could be with the amp and not just that the cab burned out through wear and tear? that is bad news. After my cab died we tried the amp through a Ashdown cab and it seemed fine. I think i will email Aguilar but i will take the head in to be checked as well as having the cab repaired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 My money is on the crossover - simply because you didn't fry the Ashdown too. BUT I would still get your amp checked out - just in case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Cheers dude. I have emailed Aguilar but i am expecting them to say the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Quick update. Heard back from Aguilar who think the crossover has just gone. I have took the head in for a service anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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