is it normal for there to be a burning smell while my amp is running?

[manubro1]

I've noticed that if I put my face above the amp while it is running, it smells a bit like something is burning. Is this normal? Its a 6100 head.

 

[brp]

Ok, 1st things 1st:

Are you sure your face wasn't melting?

 

[manubro1]

Ok, 1st things 1st:

Are you sure your face wasn't melting?

yes, I'm quite sure it was not

 

[MM54]

Tube amps smell good (and hot) when they're running, yes. If there's smoke or an otherwise very unpleasant odor, something may be wrong (although I've had label-ink burn off new tubes before and leave my shop smelling like someone put plastic in the oven).

 

[Marshall Mann]

Like MM said, it should have the "hot amp smell" but smoke or a heavy burning smell is another thing. Considering your previous post about the midi cap, I would highly recommend you take it in for a full cap job. You may also have a resistor that is going out of spec and heating up.

 

[IronMaidenNutter]

Im addicted to the smell of my amp when i have been playing it for over 2 hours...

 

[TubeStack]

I love the smell of hot tubes in the morning!

 

[diesel king]

Hot tube smell is awesome

 

[mariosoldano]

I've noticed that if I put my face above the amp while it is running, it smells a bit like something is burning. Is this normal? Its a 6100 head.

...depents on your playin

 

[Gtarzan81]

My 6100 smell is almost as good as the smell of fresh cookies, fresh laundry, and women.

 

[TPR]

I love the smell of hot tubes in the morning!

Hot Tubes, don't you have something to say about that?
Marshall Amp Forum - View Profile: HOT TUBES 70

 

[HeydudeitsDanny]

i wont lie....



when i first read that thread title i was like:

maybe if you smell something burning...something may be wrong..take it to a tech

 

[TubeStack]

Hot Tubes, don't you have something to say about that?
Marshall Amp Forum - View Profile: HOT TUBES 70

... yuck!

 

[Gtrman58]

Are you sure its not you ears melting? Lol I too am addicted to the Hot tube smell especially on a Marshall. Kinda like fried eggs & bacon in the morning or coffee beans...

 

[1337storm]

Make sure that you remove all womens lingerie from the amp prior to start up...

 

[Lowlife]

stop toasting marshmellows on your power tubes!

 

[Dario]

Re:Marshall valvestate stopped working and smoke came out! What do you think it is?

Hi, I was playing the guitar when suddenly my marshall valvestate 2000 avt150 stopped working and smoke came out! I was just playing 5 min and now, if I turn him on he turns on but sound doesn´t come out! What can I do and what do you think it is?

 

[Frodebro]

Re: Marshall valvestate stopped working and smoke came out! What do you think it is?

Hi, I was playing the guitar when suddenly my marshall valvestate 2000 avt150 stopped working and smoke came out! I was just playing 5 min and now, if I turn him on he turns on but sound doesn´t come out! What can I do and what do you think it is?

Don't turn it back on, you could cause additional damage depending on what happened. The smoke means that at least one component has burned up, and they don't come back to life once that happens. If you don't have any experience troubleshooting electronic circuits, your only real option is to take it to somebody qualified to repair it.

 

[iron broadsword]

Hey Dario, that sucks man. I did this twice to my avt150h but both times were because I had it plugged in improperly... Unfortunately I had to get it repaired by a tech. I don't know what the fix was but it cost me about $200 each time. I assume it was the main board. Try opening it up and inspecting closely for burned up parts.

 

[ampmadscientist]

I've noticed that if I put my face above the amp while it is running, it smells a bit like something is burning

It's your desire, is on fyo.