Module Thumb Screw... How to

[Sid]

My recently acquired RM50 is having problems... since I took out the chassis to check the fuses I decided I'd try and fix the 1st problem that occurred.

I have a Broken thumb screw mount on one side of a module slot. As I took out the module, the little screw holder thing fell into the amp. How do these things connect? What a stupid design. I took apart all the brackets and this little thing doesn't have threads or anything.

Super Glue?

Anyone know how these secure? Is it a Rivet?

I can't be the only one besides this guy that has had this happen. I did search.
http://mtsforum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?t=4912&highlight=module+screw

As much as I'm liking this amp and digging the tones I have a feeling it's not going much further than the studio. These are Made IN America... what's up?

Thanks,
Sid

 

[Julia]

Don't mess with it. Take it in and have the remains of the screw "tapped" out. I had this happen when I overtightened the screw. They shouldn't even put a screwdriver slot on them. They are for finger tightening only. Don't torque them at all. The shaft of the screw will do a clean spiral break.

The guy at the local music store fixed mine, and I got new mounting screws from randall.

Gentle with these screws.

 

[Sid]

I see... that little piece does originally screw in... but the thread part broke off and is now stuck in the bracket. Right?

I might see if I can order a new bracket and screw.

Thanks for your help.
Sid

Are you in a band in the Seattle area? Everett... lynnwood?

 

[Sid]

I'm also wondering if you know of a Randall Amp tech in the area? Or a Tech you trust? You can PM me if you want.

Thanks,
Sid

 

[Donnie Z]

Well I guess I don't feel as bad then, I only have a bent thumb screw. Where can I get a replacement?

The bent screw only turns maybe one full turn, it seems to be holding it ok, but I still wanna replace it BEFORE it becomes a problem.

help?

 

[Sid]

Well I guess I don't feel as bad then, I only have a bent thumb screw. Where can I get a replacement?

The bent screw only turns maybe one full turn, it seems to be holding it ok, but I still wanna replace it BEFORE it becomes a problem.

help?

If I talk to someone there at Randall I'll ask about the Thumb Screw for you and post back. Those should definitely be available... I'm not sure if when you buy a new module, whether or not it comes w/ thumb screws too... if not, I could see it being pretty easy to lose one. Changing out a Module during a gig and ... Doh! Hey can someone help me find this little tiny screw. They sell the knobs and face plates right on their site. & Julia is right... these thumb screws should not have screw driver slots in em, for how easy the receptor will break. Randall should take a lesson from Soldano and build some Durable, road worthy equipment.

I'm ranting a bit... probably because my RM50 isn't firing up right now and looks like it will be a while b4 it does. I so want to be playing this amp. Only have about 10 hrs on it. Hooked up a weber mass... was sounding killer... flicked the Bypass... and Kaboom

Take care,
Sid

BTW- grow the mullet!

 

[Donnie Z]

I would appreciate that sir!





p.s. I keep threatening my wife about growing the mullet back but for some reason she's not on board with it..............yet muah haha. I mean heck it's one of the things that she was attracted to way back then lol.

Thanks Sid, see ya

 

[Julia]

I also would not use an attenuator with this amp. It's the kaboom factor.