Yeah that is the serial range of affected ones.. So I assume anything NOT in that range is V2?
It would have their semi-fix, I assume. At this point, it's really hard to trust them. Their QC definitely dropped the ball.
Their half fix helps the hiss, but the V2 completely kills it... Even the $99 standard+ V2 blows it away. From input to output.
Good point. Fender has not named or even publically admitted they have re-worked the preamps by replacing 3 ICs with lower noise ICs. We have given it some nicknames but it has the same PCB and revision date as the original hissy ones that they put out the door.The replacement being made and sold by @WKSmith is being called "V2".
I think you're referring to Fender's fix as "V2"...
Not the same thing
) they are way behind the ball on this one.
Yes, thanks for clarifying that.The replacement being made and sold by @WKSmith is being called "V2".
I think you're referring to Fender's fix as "V2"...
Not the same thing
that stock board pic is exactly like my two hissy original ones. I wonder why they aren't in the serial ranges?
Interesting. Also, I want to thank you. I didnt really appreciate just how much went into this board until I installed it. How you designed that from scratch is truly remarkable. I tip my hat to you. I found in the second cab install, I didn't need to remove the 4 screws for the input/output jacks. was able to work around it....and thank god you have led/horn labeled on the aux board! small details like that really help. I just ran the first test. no explosions!!!! zero hiss. none. nada. dead quiet. my preliminary test was oh okay it sounded good before but something intangible I can't put into words its just 'smoother' sounding all around. the indentations/clicks on the pots is a nice touch too! On the second install I didnt' even need to look at the manual. Really straightforward despite at first feeling a bit intimidated and I'm used to doing DIY projects. It's a breeze once you breathe ha!
There will be a market for them from customers getting phantom power board nukes. Putting an XLR in there without protection for phantom power is a willfully ignorant decision.
Cool! I'm on board with that. I really am planning on listing the ones I remove. Doesn't cost me anything other than a little time and minimal effort.
It seems people have been getting the run around about getting these fixed. There is an earlier post about Sweetwater pushing back and a Friend of mine is trying to get his FR-10 fixed by a Fender repair center and they are asking for a email from Fender support directly addressed to him and his serial number.
