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neepheid

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Check the simple stuff first!
« on: December 05, 2013, 02:53:49 AM »
It was the lead.  After panicking and dismantling the cab, checking the driver and the tweeter in isolation, putting it all back together, getting the same problem through headphones (d'oh!), it was the bloody lead.

Potentially save yourself time and anguish - check the simple stuff first.

That is all, apart from the fact that I'm a relieved man with a not broken amp.
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Re: Check the simple stuff first!
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2013, 06:37:47 AM »
While working on cars over the years, I developed this rule:

Always figure out the simplest thing that can cause a problem, and look there first. Most of the time you'll find it there.

Glad you found it!
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Re: Check the simple stuff first!
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2013, 09:57:50 AM »
LOL, bud; been there (usually after a few brews).

For some reason, I am much better at avoiding this trap when I am looking at other people's gear problems.  I suppose because I am not , in the back of my head, worried that I'ma gonna have to shell out a lot of coin to fix the issue.
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Re: Check the simple stuff first!
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2013, 11:44:40 AM »
Quote from: Granny Gremlin on December 05, 2013, 09:57:50 AM
LOL, bud; been there (usually after a few brews).

For some reason, I am much better at avoiding this trap when I am looking at other people's gear problems.  I suppose because I am not , in the back of my head, worried that I'ma gonna have to shell out a lot of coin to fix the issue.

Same for me!  Perhaps it's easier to be dispassionate and logical when it's your own problem.
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Re: Check the simple stuff first!
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2013, 05:35:15 AM »
Why is that? I have this incredible streak of genius when solving a problem for someone else, and I have this incredible streak of dumb ass when trying to solve a problem of my own ??? :P.

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Re: Check the simple stuff first!
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2013, 07:13:15 AM »
Good news everyone; we're all human!
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Re: Check the simple stuff first!
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2013, 09:57:50 AM »
Quote from: rahock on December 06, 2013, 05:35:15 AM
Why is that? I have this incredible streak of genius when solving a problem for someone else, and I have this incredible streak of dumb ass when trying to solve a problem of my own ??? :P.

Rick

I suspect it's related to the phenomenon that takes place when I try to explain a problem to someone else.

Halfway through the explanation, I realize what the solution is!

I suspect it's because that attempt at explanation is the first time I've actually tried to organize my thoughts in a logical, coherent fashion.  That's exactly what we do in analyzing the problems that others have encountered.
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Re: Check the simple stuff first!
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2013, 04:45:56 PM »
Disregard - error - error - everybody to get from street (The Russians Are Coming, 1966)
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Re: Check the simple stuff first!
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2013, 05:09:38 PM »
Al... I've just spotted another Pilgrim on the boards... hiding behind a "9" ... :o

I'm going to take my meds and go lie down for a while... :sad:
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« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2013, 01:15:02 PM »
Quote from: CAR-54 on December 18, 2013, 05:09:38 PM
Al... I've just spotted another Pilgrim on the boards... hiding behind a "9" ... :o

I'm going to take my meds and go lie down for a while... :sad:

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