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Topic: Help, Hilton pedal gone bad!! |
James Martin (U.K.)
From:
Watford, Herts, United Kingdom * R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Dec 2009 2:44 am |
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| When I plug in my Hilton ( no reply from Keith, I know he's a busy guy )the 112 screams like a dying pig but its ok with my Emmons pot pedal.Any ideas please? |
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Jerry Roller
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Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 16 Dec 2009 7:37 am
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James, do you get signal thru the pedal? Can you turn the amp down and get a good signal only with no volume control thru the pedal? Please explain what you mean that the amp screams. If the shaded panel has come loose, it is an easy fix.
Jerry
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David Hartley
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Posted 19 Dec 2009 3:42 am Hi Jimmy
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| try Mark Dunn.. |
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James Martin (U.K.)
From:
Watford, Herts, United Kingdom * R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Dec 2009 4:15 am
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| Thanks for the responses guys. I removed the cover from the pedal and experimented with the infra red plastic thingies by using a piece of black plastic when suddenly the pedal began working again. I used the pedal for the next five hours and everything was fine. When I got to the gig last night I plugged in the pedal and got the same screaming high pitched howling that I had before and had to get the Emmons out again.Jerry,I'm not getting any signal thru the pedal just high pitched squealing, any suggestions? Hi Dave, yes, I did speak to Mark but only after I had fixed it in the first place. |
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Jerry Roller
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Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 19 Dec 2009 8:17 am
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James, does this part look to be intact? I have seen a couple of times that the silicone attaching the film had turned loose and another when the joint of the pieces of plexiglas had broken loose.
Jerry
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James Martin (U.K.)
From:
Watford, Herts, United Kingdom * R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Dec 2009 9:19 am
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| Hi, Jerry, Yes it and everything else appears to be intact. Any other suggestions? |
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James Martin (U.K.)
From:
Watford, Herts, United Kingdom * R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Dec 2009 10:44 am
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| Jerry, I've just had a look at the perspex thingy again with the aid of a magnifying glass and noticed that the smokey thin plastic sheet attached to the separator was loose at the top. I've used a small piece off sellotape to hold it in place. I've put it all back together and found with the aid of a torch that the separator when the pedal is depressed doesn't appear to be in the centre of the two plastic pillars and I'm wondering if the thin film of plastic is catching the side of one pillar. I think the plastic unit is adjustable I'll have to dismantle it again to check.I don't get my guitar back until tomorrow so can't test it yet, I'll let you know what happens. Thanks for your help. |
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 19 Dec 2009 11:37 am
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James, let me know if you need a replacement for the shaded film assy.
Jerry |
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James Martin (U.K.)
From:
Watford, Herts, United Kingdom * R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Dec 2009 12:05 pm
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| Will do Jerry, thanks for the offer and assistance. |
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Jamie Lennon
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 20 Dec 2009 11:36 pm
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James i had the same problem, went straight back to a pot pedal, solved !!!
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James Martin (U.K.)
From:
Watford, Herts, United Kingdom * R.I.P.
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Posted 21 Dec 2009 2:20 am Hilton pedal problem!
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| Hey, Jamie, I've just been listening to you on Utube with Leona and Georgette, tasty playing mate and what a great sound and aren't you lucky to have a live drummer - a rare breed in this country. I have isolated a fault on the circuit board and I've mailed Keith to let him know and like you Jamie I'm using my pot pedal at the moment. I have to say that I much prefer the Hilton ( when its working properly ) just seems to have that extra bite and clarity. By the way, are you still playing with Caroline these days? |
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 21 Dec 2009 5:06 am
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Jim - Keith is very helpful. I had a problem with my Hilton just a month after I got it. The cure was dead simple and quick once Keith told me how to do it.
Have a good Christmas mate.
Ken
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James Martin (U.K.)
From:
Watford, Herts, United Kingdom * R.I.P.
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Posted 21 Dec 2009 5:24 am
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| Hi Ken, Thanks for that. I'm still waiting to hear from Keith. I know he's a busy man or he might have taken an early vacation! Have a great Xmas and hope to see you at the next meeting. |
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