front panel blistering

[richardpurnell]

Has anyone else had problems with blistering on the front panel of the AXE FX3? I'm getting small pockets of delamination over the input meters and around the tempo button. They look like trapped air under a screen protector. The unit has been nursed in its rack case and hasn't left the house since I bought from new, so this is not a result of rough handling. Is this a known issue? It's pretty minor and the only flaw I've run into in 2 years. Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[∞Fractals]

Photo?

 

[capt994]

Mine still looks brand new after 3 years, except the "Power" lettering above the switch started to rub off. I figured it was due to the sweat and heat from my fingers burning up the fretboard all the time. At least, that's what I tell myself.

 

[richardpurnell]

Photo? here you go. Please excuse the dust!

 

[Dave Merrill]

Does it still have the plastic protector sheet on it? I can't imagine the actual panel bubbling, it's metal!

 

[Patzag]

Does it still have the plastic protector sheet on it? I can't imagine the actual panel bubbling, it's metal!

That section of the panel IS laminate. Make sure you don't pull off the actual laminate.

 

[∞Fractals]

Looks like a phone call to me.

 

[Dave Merrill]

That section of the panel IS laminate. Make sure you don't pull off the actual laminate.

Oops, sorry my bad.
That's what I get for trying to answer questions about the Axe case when I'm not sitting in front of it!

 

[sean.e]

That picture looks like the control membrane on my mesa triaxis -- Cliff went out of his way to model that

 

[ZenRigs Man]

Hey mate - sent you an email (with my G66 hat on)

 

[richardpurnell]

Thanks Sukh, received and much appreciated!

 

[richardpurnell]

Update: this has been sorted by the super team at G66 and Fretronics in Glasgow. A new front panel was fitted free of charge, with a next day return. Absolutely terrific service for which I am very grateful! Thanks guys, much appreciated.

 

[ZenRigs Man]

Update: this has been sorted by the super team at G66 and Fretronics in Glasgow. A new front panel was fitted free of charge, with a next day return. Absolutely terrific service for which I am very grateful! Thanks guys, much appreciated.

You’re most welcome. Rock on!!

 

[Daveporter33765]

Do you know what caused the delimitation; direct sunlight, heat, humidity, etc.?

 

[richardpurnell]

Do you know what caused the delimitation; direct sunlight, heat, humidity, etc.?

Hi Dave, nothing that I know of. The unit sas lived protected in a rack case, out of direct sunlight, and no exposure to a heat source from amps etc. (it sits on an active cab that has all the electronics at the bottom). I suspect I was just unlucky and some air got trapped in during manufacture, but that is speculation on my part. Very pleased with strong guarantee service in the UK via G66.

 

[Daveporter33765]

Hi Dave, nothing that I know of. The unit sas lived protected in a rack case, out of direct sunlight, and no exposure to a heat source from amps etc. (it sits on an active cab that has all the electronics at the bottom). I suspect I was just unlucky and some air got trapped in during manufacture, but that is speculation on my part. Very pleased with strong guarantee service in the UK via G66.

Thank you Richard. My unit also lives n a mobile rack which protects it from most things. When it’s in use, I have both the front and back covers of the rack opened to keep heat to a minimum. So, I hope you are correct that the delimitation you experienced was an isolated issue. I purchased the extended warranty when I bought my unit so I feel covered either way. Thanks again! Have a great week coming up!