Problem with Egnater Rebel-20 amp

[Retarius]

I have an early model Rebel-20 and matching 1x12 cab that I bought when it first came out 14-15 years ago. Just a practice amp for me, never left the house and cosmetically in Mint shape. Retubed with nice aftermarket tubes soon after I bought it. About 6 months ago it started to make loud pops and scratchy sounds whether or not I was playing - makes playing impossible. Replaced the easy stuff - guitar cord, all the tubes - but no change. EL-84 and 6V6 sides have the same problem.

I live in the Denver area and can't find any amp repair shops within driving distance. My question is what would you recommend I do? I'm concerned that a repair will probably cost more than just buying a new practice amp like a Fender LT25 Mustang.

- Send out of town for a repair ($300+?)
- Sell with the matching cab for a song on Craigslist or somewhere else (What do you think it would be worth? Nothing? $50? more?)
- Keep as a boat anchor

Tom

 

[Code001]

While Bruce doesn't own the Egnater name anymore, he still provides schematics and helps end-users out for simple fixes. Email Bruce directly to see what he has to say: begnater@aol.com

I'd also try cleaning the FX loop jacks. Spray Deoxit D5 on a guitar jack, and insert it a few times into the send and return. Do that a handful of times to see if it fixes it. Only use Deoxit D5 or equivalent electrical contact cleaner, though.

 

[Retarius]

Thanks Code. Just ordered the D5 from Amazon and will give that a try. Failing that I may undertake cap replacement and possibly the power transformer too.