Standby Question

[Mitch Pearrow SJMP]

I thought the question was rhetorical...

Welcome to the forum Amp mad scientist good to see you bro!

 

[Sp8ctre]

As long as no smoke came out of it, then it's probably fine.
Resistors contain smoke and when you let the smoke out, the resistor stops working until you put the smoke back in.
(technical explanation)

Ahh, the keeper of the smoke has arrived! Welcome to TTR!

 

[smitty_p]

https://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/great-standby-switch-myth/

Well, that was disconcerting. Oh well. Now I really HATE top mounted controls.

Thanks for the useful link BTF

Hmmm...according to the article BFT posted, there are a few interesting observations:

1. Keeping your amp in Standby is harder on your tubes.

2. It was developed by Leo Fender, but really is not necessary with today’s components (and wasn’t even necessary back then, if he had used higher quality capacitors).

3. You should not use the Standby as a mute switch. It is not a mute switch and switches high voltages. Turn down the amp volume, instead.

4. Amps don’t need it. A lot of builders install it because buyers have grown to expect it and think it’s necessary.

 

[jtcnj]

I have read the same and more articles regarding standby.
I am in the camp they are unnecessary, and could do more harm than good / used as a mute / cycled on and off when the amp is warm.
I dont think it will wear your tubes prematurely.

I did not include them in my Fender circuit builds that had them.
I only use the one on my Silkyn when I first turn it on, maybe 10-15 seconds after I turn on power.
After I slide my pedal table forward and plug in my cables.

I mute with either A/B/Y pedal or pulling the cord partway out of the input.
I always unplug the power strip when done playing.
I would be more afraid of a fire than about the hurting the amp if left on or in standby.

 

[Amp Mad Scientist]

Thanks and welcome!

Thank you.
Ambassador Pearrow did invite me to the Tonerooms and I felt as if it would be an honor to join its distinguished members.
Other than that, I joke around a lot so don't take it seriously. :dood: It's for fun only.

 

[mcblink]

As long as no smoke came out of it, then it's probably fine.
Resistors contain smoke and when you let the smoke out, the resistor stops working until you put the smoke back in.
(technical explanation)

AMS!
Good to seeya here!

 

[Trident]

AMS Welcome brother!

Glad to see ya here......

Great place here, pull up a chair and enjoy......

Again WELCOME

 

[RVA]

Other than that, I joke around a lot so don't take it seriously. :dood: It's for fun only.

That is forum survival rule # 1!

 

[ninjaking67]

Welcome AMS! Glad to have you.
You'll soon see that joking around is what we do best! You'll fit right in!

 

[syscokid]

Thank you.
Ambassador Pearrow did invite me to the Tonerooms and I felt as if it would be an honor to join its distinguished members.
Other than that, I joke around a lot so don't take it seriously. :dood: It's for fun only.

Oh noooooo! No one jokes around here...

 

[CabanaBoy]

As long as no smoke came out of it, then it's probably fine.
Resistors contain smoke and when you let the smoke out, the resistor stops working until you put the smoke back in.
(technical explanation)

I knew there was something about resistors I was miss'n...

 

[CabanaBoy]

...
Other than that, I joke around a lot so don't take it seriously. :dood: It's for fun only.

Yepper - sounds good to me...

 

[guitarweasel]