Marshall DSL100HR light issue.

Ramo

Ramo

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hi guys

this is the second time that my amp has this issue, when it happened the first time I sent to Marshall for repair. After less than a year(I think) it has the same issue again.

Any idea why this happening?

If I send it to Marshall again it will take month and month till I get my amp back. Will it be better if I take it local amp repair shop?

This amp is getting on my nerves now..

Thanks in advance.

Ramo
 
Ramo said:
hi guys

this is the second time that my amp has this issue, when it happened the first time I sent to Marshall for repair. After less than a year(I think) it has the same issue again.

Any idea why this happening?

If I send it to Marshall again it will take month and month till I get my amp back. Will it be better if I take it local amp repair shop?

This amp is getting on my nerves now..

Thanks in advance.

Ramo
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I remember seeing this topic at the Marshall forums a while back i believe? I dont know if anyone ever solved the mystery but i remember some folks saying you could just replace the lighted power switch. However, that doesnt explain why the light is blinking rapidly in the first place.

I will say this from experience on lighting in a different nature ( construction not amp repair lol): the bulbs inside are neon and neon tends to be pretty crappy in consistency. Often, the neon gas isn't charged up enough in the bulb and they heat and fail, typically flashing first then blowing. Ever see movies with a dive bar and the old crappy neon sign outside thats blinking and half the words are burned out? Thats neon in a nutshell!

I would consider at least replacing the switch. You can get one for about $15 no sweat
 
Clockworkmike said:
I remember seeing this topic at the Marshall forums a while back i believe? I dont know if anyone ever solved the mystery but i remember some folks saying you could just replace the lighted power switch. However, that doesnt explain why the light is blinking rapidly in the first place.

I will say this from experience on lighting in a different nature ( construction not amp repair lol): the bulbs inside are neon and neon tends to be pretty crappy in consistency. Often, the neon gas isn't charged up enough in the bulb and they heat and fail, typically flashing first then blowing. Ever see movies with a dive bar and the old crappy neon sign outside thats blinking and half the words are burned out? Thats neon in a nutshell!

I would consider at least replacing the switch. You can get one for about $15 no sweat
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i had Marshall repair it not so long ago. its not just flickering , light turns off completely for few sec than its back on... argggg this amp doing my head in...

is this something i can do myself without killing myself or amp or anyone else in the house?

cheers
 
Ramo said:
i had Marshall repair it not so long ago. its not just flickering , light turns off completely for few sec than its back on... argggg this amp doing my head in...

is this something i can do myself without killing myself or amp or anyone else in the house?

cheers
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So does it kill the amp when the light goes out or is just the light in it flashing then dying?

Changing a switch is certainly do-able but theres always precautions involved and thats #1) being extremely careful in making sure the amp is unplugged from the power and safely discharged from the filter caps.

#2) you also gotta solder the wires back on the back of the switch
 
Ramo said:
yeah i think is just a switch i take to amp shop locally here, should be able to fix quickly. when i take things apart i always have leftover screw and parts so i better not... :)
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I was reading old posts on all sorts of other forums from searching this topic on line. I dont think ANYONE ever solved why this happened lol the answer is usually " Just change the switch". But theres some fellas here that might have the real answer!
 
Ramo said:
now im searching amp repair service near me. there are few shops but i never trust them again :) can you fly here repair ill give yuo beer say thanks and you fly back? sounds good deal to me :)
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Hahaha would if i could brother! If the amp is still screwy come 2022 i might be able to help ya ( might fly over that way, we're still working on it lol)
 
Ramo my first Marshall 78-79 2104 the light went out, I purchased a new one and with in a month it also failed, after that I just said screw it, never replaced it again.
I know this is a bitch but I let it win, because the amp kicked serious ass .
Cheers to getting your amp back to normal..
Mitch
 
Ramo said:
come man that would be great if you can come to my town, come summer time its much better here in summer. Brighton beach baby :) we can jam too.
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Actually been meaning to visit Brighton! Folks did a couple years ago. We Usually hang around London and Liverpool but we wanted to try different areas this time. If i make it over there, ill definitely link up with ya!
 
Mitch Pearrow SJMP said:
Ramo my first Marshall 78-79 2104 the light went out, I purchased a new one and with in a month it also failed, after that I just said screw it, never replaced it again.
I know this is a bitch but I let it win, because the amp kicked serious ass .
Cheers to getting your amp back to normal..
Mitch
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Man my o.c.d. Will not allow me to let amp win. I’ll rake to local tech here and put better bulb maybe led ones ?

we shall see tech is bit far away from me, i have to ask my wife to drive me there. I worte him to get quote for whole job.
Hope its reasonable price..
 
Clockworkmike said:
Actually been meaning to visit Brighton! Folks did a couple years ago. Usually hanging around London and Liverpool but we wanted to try different areas this time. If i make it over there, ill definitely link up with ya!
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Brighton is much nicer than London, its more chilled here and air is more clear in general its nice. Come to Bright and ill show you dark side of Brighton :)
 
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