Fire Inside Amp? - Sadly this occurred to a Marshall JCM800 2203x Reissue resulting in several shorted parts/components such as but not limited to; Output Transformer, (3) 12AX7’s, (4) EL34’s, Control Grid & Screen Resistors, Charred PCB, Charred power tube socket, etc.

Could this have been prevented? Yes. When an EL34 power tube fails, the “HT Fuse” blows to protect the amp from this kind of damage. Continuing to install fuse after fuse only serves to cause further & more costly damage, which is what happened to this amp.

Don’t let this happen to your amp – When the HT Fuse fails on your Marshall JCM800 or Super Lead / Plexi, etc it is telling you there is a direct short in the power supply. Take or ship your amp to a qualified repair tech as it is far cheaper than repairing this kind of costly damage.

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