Crumar Musical Instruments User Group.

Hi Matt,
Thanks for that info. I haven't had the thing opened since I posted 
the original message but everything inside looked quite sound.
I only started using the thing about a year ago, and bought it new 
way back when. 
I'll just have to wait until I get access to some testing gear and 
check some of the stuff that's been recommended.
BTW, I haven't had this problem since I last posted.
also,
When I do use the Spirit at a gig, since I play mainly guitar, I 
don't use it that much, folks walk up and gawk at the thing and ask 
questions. It's fun to see the reactions. Mainly: "what is it?"

also, also, I noticed an earlier thread about the Spirit and seriel 
numbers. the number on this one is 110. So I guess that means there 
was more than 100 made?
Bob


--- In crumar@yahoogroups.com, Matt Nolan <matt@r...> wrote:
> Hi Bob,
> 
> I had trouble with the Spirit I bought. The power transformer is 
only held in place by its own wires. Given the mass of the 
transformer, it
> doesn't take much of a knock to stretch and break these wires. 
That is what had happened to mine. I managed to solder / splice them 
back
> together without having to get a replacement transformer. I used a 
heavy-duty cable tie to secure the transformer to the PCB to prevent 
it
> happening again.
> 
> This doesn't sound like the problem you have, but it may be worth 
checking (perhaps there is a small break that gives intermittent
> operation). I'd definitely recommend you secure the transformer 
anyway - for the future!
> 
> Cheers,
> Matt Nolan.