JJTee Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) Anyone got any suggestions as to what could be causing distortion from my Phil Jones Double Four? It is there virtually every time I switch it on but the disappears after 20 seconds to a 2 minutes. The sound of my bass is either very very quiet and distorted, or as though I am playing through an overdrive or distortion pedal. Then it suddenly pops into full working order. Any ideas or suggestion gratefully received. Julian Edited August 1, 2016 by JJTee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Is it possible that the drivers are dirty and dusty. I've found this happen on a couple of my cabs. If so, take the front off and maybe remove the driver and gently take a small nozzle of a vacuum cleaner round the cones and any parts that move. If it helps, get a small paintbrush and wiggle it into any small crevices to get any dust out. You might not see much dirt there, but it doesn't take much to cause the cone to stick. I've certainly found this works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJTee Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Cheers for the tip, I will have a look tonight but I doubt that this is the cause. It does sound like something 'electronic' is awry. It really does sound like I playing a guitar through a distortion/overdrive pedal (albeit a very quiet one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Phil is great at answering emails, he's also on Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 The Uk distributor is very helpful, Synergy 0121 270 6485 I think its Alan who deals with PJB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Does that amp have a headphone output? If the sound is fine through headphones, then at least you can narrow it down to the power section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJTee Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Good suggestions - will try/call/email as appropriate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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