Guitar amp help?

Question

I have a Fender guitar amp. When i use it it'll work for a few minutes but then it'll slowly turn off, even though I didn't turn it off. After a minute it'll come back on, but a few minutes later it happens again. And so on. All my wires are properly connected. The amp and guitar are a few years old if that makes a difference.

Answer 1

You really need to bring it in to a tech. Your local guitar shop should be able to help you. Don't go to Guitar Center, they're no help.

Your dealing with electrical stuff, DON'T fool around with electricity.

Answer 2

I'm not sure why this is happening. I do play guitar and I have an amp of my own, but I've never seen that before. I would probablly have to say the reason is because the amp is old. However, the age of the guitar itself wouldn't make a difference. I think the best thing to do is get a new amp. Good luck :) and happy playing!

-Serena

Answer 3

i had an amp that did that did that same thing, not a tube amp, i i just hit it real hard. I guess i knocked something in there cause it worked. I don't suggest you do that because it may cause more harm than good

Answer 4

If it's not a tube amp or if they check out OK I'd try running a fan into it to see if it's overheating. Also check to see if something is inside it that could block airflow.
Good luck.

Answer 5

Yeah your amp is short circuiting so you might want to buy a new amp.

Answer 6

if it's a tube amp the tubes need replaced

Answer 7

If it has Tubes.........Check em. D amn things blow all the time and behave exactly like that when blown.