Thud in 5150 Effects Loop

[Kyle Turcotte]

Everytime I have my footswitch attached and I switch on the effects loop I get a very Loud "THUD". It painfully noticable unless you have the volume at a painfully loud level. Is there something wrong or is this something that all of them do. Any information would greatly be appreciated.
Kyle

PS.
When I ordered the head (Sam Ash.com) they told me it would be 4 to 6 weeks due to the fact Peavey didn't have any in stock and that they were currently producing the last run of 5150's. Maybe somebody just got stupid and forgot to put my amp together properly.

[Jerry P]

Try using the loop with just a jumper cord and see if it still does it. It could be something you're running in your loop. Try eliminating the effects you're using in the loop one by one to see if it goes away. If you get a thud with just the jumper then your amp may have a problem, no thud with just a jumper and I'd say it's your effects.
Jerry

[Clint]

Yeah, I have this same issue as well. Regardless of what I have in the loop (including just a patch cable) it pops loudly every single time hitting the Effects button on the footswitch.

[Jerry P]

Guest-Clint said:

Yeah, I have this same issue as well. Regardless of what I have in the loop (including just a patch cable) it pops loudly every single time hitting the Effects button on the footswitch.

Try a different footswitch. If that doesn't help you'll need to take it to a tech.
Jerry