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edwardofhuncote
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Username: edwardofhuncote

Post Number: 717
Registered: 6-2014
Posted on Monday, December 14, 2015 - 4:13 am:   Edit Post

So a couple weeks ago, I began to notice some static-ey (I made it up) distortion coming through the speakers on the Bass Rig of Mass Destruction. It was at very low volume, and particularly noticeable on the low notes. By process of elimination, it seems the inputs on my F-1X are at fault... plugging and unplugging a couple times or wiggling the plug fixes it. I used a little De-Oxit on a pipe cleaner, which didn't really seem to do any better.

Browsing around the FAQ section, I've uncovered this post, which seems to deal more with the outputs of an F-2B... http://alembic.com/club/messages/16271/16306.html?1107540904

Is this procedure all I need for my F-1X? Is it possible the Jacks are just worn out? They do feel a little worn. Just wondering.
moongerm
Advanced Member
Username: moongerm

Post Number: 320
Registered: 8-2013
Posted on Monday, December 14, 2015 - 4:30 am:   Edit Post

I had similar issues with my F1-X and I did what Mica offered in the link you cited. It needed to be done and did help with some issues I was having. However the main problem for me was that the tube was failing so I replaced it and haven't had any issues since.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 8704
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Monday, December 14, 2015 - 8:38 am:   Edit Post

There's a link for the F-1X describing the same thing:

http://alembic.com/club/messages/16271/16301.html?1107539284

but it's the effects return jack on that unit. It shows up when you either always have something in the effects loop or never have something in the effects loop. The jacks need exercise and don't like to be parked for extended periods of time.
edwardofhuncote
Senior Member
Username: edwardofhuncote

Post Number: 719
Registered: 6-2014
Posted on Monday, December 14, 2015 - 9:46 am:   Edit Post

Interesting... Thanks Mica.

Because I have a Mesa Walkabout amp that has that exact same condition, I keep a short patch cable connected between the effects send/return all the time. Naturally, I did the same to my F-1X before I racked it.

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