Hughes & Kettner SWITCHBLADE TSC Combo 50 User Manual (English)

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Scott ReynoldsAug 3, 2025
What to do if my Hughes & Kettner SWITCHBLADE TSC Combo 50 Amplifier has no sound?
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  Stephen GoodAug 4, 2025
  If your Hughes & Kettner SWITCHBLADE TSC Amplifier isn't producing any sound, there are several potential causes. First, check if the guitar's volume knob is turned up. Then, ensure the amplifier is switched from STANDBY to ON, and that the amp’s MASTER knob is also turned up. If you're using the effects loop, and it's set to SERIAL, make sure an effect device is connected. Also, check both the anode fuse and the tube heating fuse (tubes should glow) and replace them with fuses of the same rating if blown.
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Dr. Charles VegaAug 8, 2025
How to fix a Hughes & Kettner SWITCHBLADE TSC Combo 50 that won't turn on?
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  Nicole PowersAug 8, 2025
  If your Hughes & Kettner SWITCHBLADE TSC amplifier won't power up, the issue might be with the AC power supply. Check that the mains cord is properly connected. If it is, inspect the mains fuse and replace it with a fuse of the same rating if necessary. Also, verify that the local mains voltage matches the operating voltage of your SWITCHBLADE TSC.
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Mia JonesAug 12, 2025
What to do if my Hughes & Kettner SWITCHBLADE TSC Combo 50 sounds muddy with effects?
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  wendy37Aug 12, 2025
  If your Hughes & Kettner Amplifier is producing a washed out or muddy sound when you activate an effects processor, it could be due to the signal processor blending the wet signal with the dry or original signal. To resolve this, set the effects loop to SERIAL or completely turn down the dry signal on the signal processor.
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Anthony HarveyAug 17, 2025
Why is my Hughes & Kettner Amplifier ringing and feeding back?
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  nguyenamyAug 17, 2025
  If your Hughes & Kettner Amplifier makes ringing noises and tends to feedback when played, it's possible that one or more of the tubes are microphonic. Try replacing the defective tube with another tube of the same type.
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Rachel HaneyAug 21, 2025
What to do if my Hughes & Kettner Amplifier SWITCHBLADE TSC has no sound?
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  Amber FoxAug 21, 2025
  If your Hughes & Kettner Amplifier SWITCHBLADE TSC is properly connected but producing no sound, several factors could be at play. First, check if the guitar's volume knob is turned up. Ensure the amp is set to 'ON' rather than 'STANDBY,' and that the amp's master knob isn't turned all the way down. If you're using the effects loop in SERIAL mode without any effect device connected, plug one in. Also, inspect the anode fuse and the tube heating fuse (check if the tubes glow); if either has blown, replace it with a fuse of the same rating.
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francoryanAug 26, 2025
Why won't my Hughes & Kettner SWITCHBLADE TSC Combo 50 SWITCHBLADE TSC power on?
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  jessica20Aug 26, 2025
  If your Hughes & Kettner Amplifier SWITCHBLADE TSC won't power up, there are a few potential reasons. First, check the mains cord to ensure it's firmly connected. A defective mains fuse could also be the culprit, so make sure to replace it with another fuse bearing the same rating. Additionally, verify that the local mains voltage matches the operating voltage required by the SWITCHBLADE TSC.
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Jacqueline PerezAug 29, 2025
How to stop my Hughes & Kettner SWITCHBLADE TSC Combo 50 from ringing and feeding back?
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  adamssharonAug 29, 2025
  If your Hughes & Kettner Amplifier makes ringing noises and tends to produce feedback when played, it could be due to one or more microphonic tubes. To resolve this, replace the defective tube with another of the same type.