https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:38:58 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-265043 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 06:59:49 +0000 Live Sound Riff Raff https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-265043 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-265020 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 03:29:54 +0000 Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-265020 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-264990 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:03:49 +0000 Live Sound Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-264990 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-264900 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:43:27 +0000
Note that the pins in the bottom of the tubes have a gap in the circle. That has to line up with the corresponding gap in the holes in the socket, then the tube pushes straight in. Changing tubes is no harder than changing a light bulb, really, once you get used to it. Thanks!]]> Live Sound Riff Raff https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-264900 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-264890 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 06:24:08 +0000
Note that the pins in the bottom of the tubes have a gap in the circle. That has to line up with the corresponding gap in the holes in the socket, then the tube pushes straight in. Changing tubes is no harder than changing a light bulb, really, once you get used to it.]]> Live Sound Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-264890 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-264720 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:21:24 +0000 Big difference!!! Now the only things that make noise when the amp is cranked are the dishes in the cabinets and the windows in the house!!!

Thanks for your help!! One other thing. I wanted to try removing the tubes while I was messing around. Just so I know how to do it if I need to replace them. I thought I could just pull on them, but they are in there pretty firmly. Especially the power tubes (I think those are the ones with the metal shielding around them) I was afraid to pull to hard. Should I not worry and just pull on them?]]> Live Sound Riff Raff https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-264720 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-264635 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:17:27 +0000 Live Sound Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-264635 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-264540 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:31:59 +0000 Live Sound Riff Raff https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-264540 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-264508 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 01:17:38 +0000
FWIW, usually power line frequency noise is called "hum" and other frequencies are "buzz."

A piece of electrician's tape temporarily wrapped on the springs will damp any vibrations. Don't leave it on permanently, just long enough to check.

Speakers often get noisy, and parts around grilles and cabinets get loose. Just about any part of the amp can get loose and buzz.]]> Live Sound Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-264508 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-264490 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:05:51 +0000 do get electrocuted too). If you want to touch stuff in there then get a chopstick - it's wood and so won't conduct (unless you pick one of the traditional Korean kind which are made of metal so choose one of the disposable kind). If you don't have any handy then a short piece of dowelling is good. A pencil may work but remember that the graphite in the centre of the pencil is a conductor.

Are you sure that it's a physical vibration? Perhaps it's just that when tthe amp is turned up louder it's amplifying a low buzz to where you can hear it. Perhaps it's 60Hz line noise or flourescent lights being pickup up by your guitar etc.?]]> Live Sound Hyperborea https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/tube-amp-buzz/#post-264490