When you have a vintage piece of audio equipment, like a Fender Rhodes amplifier, eventually it will start to crackle or have static sound. Usually, when a Fender Rhodes Amplifier develops a crackle it is because one of the connectors isn’t able to fully connect due to a buildup of dust and dirt within the unit. Follow these steps to take apart the Fender Rhodes amplifier and thoroughly clean it. When you are done, the connection should be restored and that annoying crackle should disappear.
Instructions
1. Gather your tools. Choose a workspace where you’ll have plenty of room to spread out the pieces of the amplifier.
2. Turn the Fender Rhodes amplifier off and unplug the unit. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the excess energy to drain off to avoid the possibility of relieving an electrical shock.
3. Remove the Fender Rhodes amplifier's back panel.
4. Remove all the connector plugs from the power supply and the circuit box. Remove the circuit box from the amplifier wall. Take off the box's cover and remove the circuit board.
5. Dip the cloth or sponge in the denatured alcohol and scrub the metal areas where the connectors plug in.
6. Spray the contact cleaner inside the circuit box where the outside knobs connect.
7. Allow the amplifier to dry completely and reassemble your Fender Rhodes amplifier .
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