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Topic: My Session 500: RIP....Need 2nd Opinion |
George Kimery
From:
Limestone, TN, USA
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Posted 7 May 2004 6:08 pm |
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| The local tech that repairs amps for a music store here says my Session 500 should be put out of it's misery. He said both sides of the board are all green with corrosion. He thinks moisture got to it, but it has not left my house in 15 years, it's too heavy to move. I guess I should just contact Peavey and see if a new board is available, but I am hoping that one of you tech guys can offer an opinion if the amp can be saved or is worth saving or should it just become a fond memory. It does have a 15" black widow speaker that would be salvageable. It needed repairing because the bass control was messed up. I put a new pot in it, but it did nothing to solve the problem. That is when I took it in for servicing and just found out the bad news today. I feel like I have lost an old friend. |
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James Stewart Jr
From:
Vero Beach Florida
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Posted 7 May 2004 10:05 pm
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I hope Mike Brown will chime in. He will steer you in the right direction .I have heard of Peavey doing wonders with "Basket Cases",plus their prices are very reasonable.
I hope you can salvage it . I have a Session 500 which is totally showroom mint and VERY powerful,but heavy but that doesn't bother me as its on casters.
Best of Luck-----and Mike ---come on in---.
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1975 Sho~Bud Pro III Custom (8-7)
1981 Peavey Session 500
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George Kimery
From:
Limestone, TN, USA
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Posted 8 May 2004 3:34 am
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| Yeah, Mike if you read this post it would be nice to hear your thoughts. This amp was bought new and has never needed repairing until now. WOW! Now that speaks of the dependability of Peavey Amps. It must be 25 years old! If it is possible and economically feasible, I would like to get it repaired and add the mod kit. If it is not "fixable", then would you at least be a pall bearer at the funeral? If you would prefer to answer me via e-mail, then please do. I will e-mail you if I don't hear from you first. As always, thanks Mike for th best customer support in the business. |
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ROBERT MYERS
From:
HEDGESVILLE, W.VA. USA
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Posted 8 May 2004 3:55 am
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George, I just cleaned up a small pa mixing board for a friend of mine that had set in his basement for years and was the same way. Go to radio shack and get contact cleaner and spray the board and scrub if with a soft brush and wash all the gunk off and spray it dry with air. His board would not even work when he brought it to me and he says now it is working fine. It is worth a shot anyhow. Good luck
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Bob Myers Derby SD10 3&4
S10 Emmons p/p Nashville 400 |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 8 May 2004 6:32 am
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George,
Now you've got me running scared! I recently bought a Session 500 and ordered the mod kit through Peavey. I haven't opened it up yet and sure hope I don't find anything "green" in there. It certainly isn't my favorite color!
Erv |
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Ken Fox
From:
Nashville GA USA
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Posted 8 May 2004 7:11 am
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There are products made that will clean a circuit board. You ahve statuce sensative comp\onents, so be careful to use the right stuff. One that comes to mind in "Big Bath" by GC electronics. You can get it through:
www.tubesandmore.com
(Antique Electronic Supply)
I used it on a 1954 Fender Deluxe. There was dust and mold growing all over the board. After a good chemical treating and using an air compressor it looked almost new. That amp had sat for 30 years! I brought it up slowly on a Variac. It is still working today, several years later. |
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Chick Donner
From:
North Ridgeville, OH USA
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Posted 10 May 2004 1:24 pm
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| Take it apart (since you're not in a hurry) in some place dry and wash the board with mineral spirits, and let it dry for a couple days. It should take care of it. Then rinse it with alcohol. Again, let it dry, though that should take only a few minutes. |
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George Kimery
From:
Limestone, TN, USA
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Posted 10 May 2004 6:31 pm
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| Thanks, Guys. Ken, I was able to get some of the Big Bath at my local electronic parts store. I will give cleaning everything up real good with it and then go from there. |
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Ken Fox
From:
Nashville GA USA
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Posted 10 May 2004 6:56 pm
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| Also get some good pot cleaner with lubricant. I had a Session 500 that was making popping sounds, it was just a dirty mid shift pot! Also clean the molex connector with the same. The nice thing about these amps is all the ICs are in plug in sockets. The typical IC in there is about 99 cents. |
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Mike Brown
From:
Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 11 May 2004 7:44 am
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Unless the circuit board is burned beyond repair, our techs can usually restore it to factory specs. If you wish to send the preamp and power amp to us here at the factory, we will be glad to repair it for you. Our shipping address is;
Peavey Service Center
Attn; Repair Department
412 Hwy. 80 East
Meridian, MS 39301
I can be reached toll free in North America at 1-877-732-8391. Please include a note of symptoms and your daytime phone number so that we may contact you for billing information.
Mike Brown
Peavey Electronics Corporation |
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Ken Fox
From:
Nashville GA USA
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Posted 11 May 2004 11:59 am
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The factory would be the best bet. They are the best at his type work! I can't say enough about Peavey service and parts. My hobby is amp repair. I am yet to find any company that comes close to the level of customer support that Peavey provides!
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George Kimery
From:
Limestone, TN, USA
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Posted 11 May 2004 2:38 pm
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| Like a dying elephant, my Session 500 will be returning to it's birthplace, Meridan, MS. I hope you guys at Peavey can revive it from the dead. Thanks for everybody's help. |
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