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| John Norris |
Posted - 05/29/2004 : 00:53:39
Heres a description of the different durability tests that the StroboStomp had to endure before the final production model was approved...
The material for the StroboStomp enclosure is not like the extruded or sheet metal of other pedals, its an aluminum (or aluminium  ) alloy of the type used in the manufacturing of heavy duty lighting trusses in the live concert industry.
It has more elasticity and strength than other metals, which is why trusses carry tons and tons of gear hanging from the roof over people's heads at big shows...
Heres what a "stripped down" StroboStomp looks like...
So how durable does that make the StroboStomp?
enquiring minds wanted to know, so, of course we drove over it...
Dragged it around the factory grounds a few miles...
Played a few innings with it...
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 Ouch!!!! It landed and bounced a few times...but
wait a minute...
... it can't be
ITS ALIIIVE!!!
 CAUTION: Attempts to emulate this test will void the warranty on your Peterson Strobe Tuner, please try first with a digital tuner.
John N. |
| 15 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| NickH |
Posted - 02/13/2007 : 02:39:12
Crackling jacks is usually a sign of dirty contacts in the jack, (or a dry joint between the jack & PCB, but let’s not go there at the moment, because I am guessing with Peterson design & build quality that is spectacularly unlikely) This is also assuming that the leads have been ruled out of course…
This is a standard maintenance task, and can be fixed in seconds with a Burnisher…
Jackfield Burnisher
This little bit of kit will also stop those noisy guitar jacks on your favourite guitars & other pedals!
We use them a lot in the studio because ‘Type A’ Jacks are not a self cleaning jack, and this happens a lot to guitars that are stored in slightly damp or humid conditions, especially ones that have big temperature swings, or just guitars that have a few miles on the clock…
I have seen it happen with brand new Les Paul Standards & PRS’s straight out of the case, just because something is brand new doesn’t mean it hasn’t spent a week or two being shipped in the hull of a boat, or a few months in a damp warehouse, if it hasn’t happened to you on any of your other gear up until now, rejoice, you have been very lucky…
Cheers
N |
| Sue |
Posted - 01/08/2007 : 14:16:25
Hi,
Try cleaning the input jack with alcohol and a small round
brush. It could be making a faulty connection. If that doesn't
solve the problem it should be sent back to us. We can usually
have it repaired and sent back within a few days. The biggest
time would be in shipping. Please let me know how this works for you.
-Sue |
| HurricaneJesus |
Posted - 01/06/2007 : 21:01:09
OK, so I've been using my StroboStomp for less than a year. For the past month or so the input jack has gone to hell on me. It crackles and pops when I hit the switch, if the cable from my guitar to the tuner moves even a little it cracks, cuts out, cuts back in. If the tuner is activated and the cable moves it shuts off and restarts. The input jack definitely wiggles and that is not good. I gig at least twice a week and have no backup so being without my tuner for more than a day is not an option. What do I do? |
| HurricaneJesus |
Posted - 01/06/2007 : 20:59:40
OK, so I've been using my StroboStomp for less than a year. For the past month or so the input jack has gone to hell on me. It crackles and pops when I hit the switch, if the cable from my guitar to the tuner moves even a little it cracks, cuts out, cuts back in. If the tuner is activated and the cable moves it shuts off and restarts. The input jack definitely wiggles and that is not good. I gig at least twice a week and have no backup so being without my tuner for more than a day is not an option. What do I do? |
| MarchingBear |
Posted - 11/05/2006 : 10:27:13
I've had my strobostomp for about 4 weeks and it hasn't even left my room once (and it's in a pedalboard). The plastic input jack has come out several times. My question is: if I send it back, will you replace the plastic ones with something more durable? It seems they just don't work.
Thanx,
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| John Norris |
Posted - 06/09/2006 : 17:06:53
Hi Franklin,
I spoke to the techs involved and they simply did not know that this problem appeared after an hours use, had they known that they would have tested accordingly, just that missing info would have helped solve what is no doubt an unusual problem.
I leave it up to you whether you want to send it in again, I assure you I can certainly put it right for you.
John N. |
| Franklin |
Posted - 06/08/2006 : 14:18:28
That makes sense, but I recut them. I also tried new non GeorgeL cables.
Nope.
I thought the slight variance in the outer diameter of the plugs might be the trick, so I tried several different plugs. The only thing that helps is taping them to the enclosure and the pedal board. The reduces the probabilty of the noise happening, but I am sure that there is now more stress on these plastic jacks -which I can only assume are soldered right to a circuit board.
I wonder if there is a way to replace them? |
| Turbo |
Posted - 06/08/2006 : 13:47:37
Hi Franklin,
are you sure it's not the connectors on the George L or the George L cable it self that is tricking you? Nothing bad about George L cables, but I don't like their NO soldering 1/4" connectors/plugs.
Turbo |
| Franklin |
Posted - 06/08/2006 : 13:20:07
I had the same issue as deodiummortis. It got so bad that even stepping on other pedals would be enough pressure to mess it up, then any movement on stage and it would squeal, cut out, crackle, etc.
It was embarrasing. I had to send it back.
So I did, and they sent it back the same day marked as "no issue found". No email, no call, no second attempt to diagnose it. I did complain via email, and they did offer to look at it again and replace it if needed. But I was so upset that they just sent it back without even checking with me. When I got it back, there seemed to be no issues. So I strap it onto the board and bring it to rehearsal, within a 1/2 an hour it starts up again. I gave up. Now I have the george l's taped to the unit to reduce movement and that seems to work for now.
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| deodiummortis |
Posted - 03/29/2006 : 14:00:39
I've had my Strobostomp a little over a year and I love it but the input and output (mostly the input) are starting to become problematic. When I move around a cable plugged into it I get a fair amount of cracklying and sometimes considerable signal loss. Also, with only a small amount of pressure I can see the nuts around the input and output pulling away from the unit.
Aside from that, everything is holding up as expected. |
| rocknrolldaniel |
Posted - 02/06/2006 : 20:12:23
Thanks for the quick reply John. In response to previous post I want everyone to know the Peterson clearly stands by their product and has dealt with the situation. The negative tone in my previous post was not doubt due to frustration but no product is perfect and I can report that this is an honest company that stands by their product. |
| John Norris |
Posted - 02/06/2006 : 15:03:03
Hi Daniel,
it may be as simple as a piece of dirt trapped below the menu button, nevertheless I have sent you an e-mail with instructions for getting it replaced in time for the tour.
John N.
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| rocknrolldaniel |
Posted - 02/05/2006 : 17:02:18
These are not indestructible! I've had mine for almost a year now. I brought the pedal on tour, during which it was stored in pedal board in a road case. I went to the studio to record two days and the pedal no longer works. Whenever you turn it on it cycles thru all the menu options and doesn't respond to you pushing the buttons or your guitar input. I am leaving on tour next week and will gone for 8 months. I now have no tuner for the tour, no money to buy a new one, and no time to go thru all the warranty crap. |
| John Norris |
Posted - 09/15/2005 : 13:33:20
Steady on there Bob!
Thats my sister you're talking about...
John N. |
| BoB 335 |
Posted - 09/15/2005 : 09:27:22
She can tune me up anytime! |
