Warwick ignome pro getting hot

[Eviljohn½]

Hi all. Hope you are well. 

I recently switched from using a Trace Elliot Elf to the Warwick gnome ipro, 300w. All was good the first few times i used it, but at one rehearsal, i had my Joyo Tidal Wave in front of it and at the end of the 4 hour session, the amp was actually hot. 

My signal chain was:

Warwick rockbass streamer standard - zoom b1on - dopefx rams head - proco rat- joyo tidal wave - warwick gnome ipro - eden ex112. 

I tried to get the eq on the gnome kinda flat as i wanted to use the eq on the tidal wave. I understand this isn't done by setting the eq controls on the gnome to 12, i cut the treble and bass to about 10 o'clock and the mids to about 9 o'clock. The gain and volume were cranked on both the tidal wave and the gnome.  

I was pretty happy with the tone until i went to pack up and found the amp was actually hot to touch. 

Could this have been caused by running the tidal wave into it and cranking the pedal AND the amp? 

Is the gnome prone to getting hot? 

Can anyone recommend a way to use this setup without melting my amp? I'm new to using a preamp pedal but i really like the tone the tidal wave gives me. Do i need to consider a different amp to pair it with? 

Thank you for stopping by and any guidance you are able to give. 

 

 

[Downunderwonder]

I take it you are used to the Elf getting quite warm tp the touch when working?

 

Overloading the input stage isn't going to make diddly squat extra heat before it would sound incredibly angry.

 

I think your fan isn't working or you obstructed it somehow.

[BassmanPaul]

All amplifiers get hot in use. As @Downunderwonder says it's what the fan is supposed to dissipate. Make sure there is clear air around the amp so the cooling can occur.