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Antolina · Post by **Antolina** » 8 Nov 2014 1:36 pm

Can anyone tell me the suggested settings for my Peavey Nashville 112? I'm getting a helluva loud hum.

Scott Duckworth · Post by **Scott Duckworth** » 8 Nov 2014 2:41 pm

Settings won't help a hum. Check cables, and check where the reverb pan plugs into the "head" of the amp.

Antolina · Post by **Antolina** » 8 Nov 2014 2:46 pm

where in the world is that?

Antolina · Post by **Antolina** » 8 Nov 2014 3:52 pm

Thanks Scott. I checked everything. Problem is in the Matchbox. No more hum.

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 8 Nov 2014 4:11 pm

Matchbox shouldn't hum. Now that Ollie is healthy I'd send it to him.

Antolina · Post by **Antolina** » 8 Nov 2014 4:26 pm

OK now tell me who Ollie is.

Lane, the problem seems to be in the level control. That's where it breaks up.

and is it worth fixing?

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 8 Nov 2014 5:29 pm

If it's the level control pot, just change it. If it's in the circuit, get ahold of Ollie at Goodrich, and see if he repairs them.

Antolina · Post by **Antolina** » 8 Nov 2014 5:49 pm

Who is this Ollie and how can I find him?

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 9 Nov 2014 8:06 am

RC, I dug it up. See the bottom of this thread here.
Ollie Goodrich is the guy behind Goodrich products (for all I know it was nearly a one-man operation its whole time).
I talked to him years ago, he's a nice guy
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=274270

Antolina · Post by **Antolina** » 9 Nov 2014 8:16 am

Thank you Lane. I appreciate. I'll call him this week.

RC

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 9 Nov 2014 9:58 am

I thought I heard at one time there were two Goodrich's, and one died. He was the guy behind the electronic gizmos, like the LDR2 volume pedal and Match-bro's, match boxes etc. this was a while ago and I may have dreamed this. Can anyone comment on this?

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 9 Nov 2014 10:17 am

Lane Gray wrote:Matchbox shouldn't hum. Now that Ollie is healthy I'd send it to him.

aha...perfect example of someone's ultra cool inside response meaning nothing to a normal person who isn't nearly as cool as you are, lane.

it's like the bandleader spewing all kinds of inside jokes on stage while the audience doesn't have a clue what's being talked about.

it's better to consider who you are speaking to and try to keep things on a level they can understand, since they are the one's seeking help.

Willie Sims · Post by **Willie Sims** » 9 Nov 2014 10:39 am

Try changing your battery, they do last a long time but they do eventually go bad. Willie SIMS..

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 9 Nov 2014 11:04 am

Indeed, Chris. I forget that some people in here:
1: have lives outside of the forum and don't read every damn thing posted here, and;
2: might be new here.

RC, to tell you what the hell I was talking about, Ollie Goodrich (the guy behind Goodrich Electronics) has, for the past almost two years (or maybe more) been having health issues that limited his ability to keep up with work.
Sadly, Ollie tended to value secrecy in his proprietary circuits, and the schematics aren't available for his stuff, so he's the only one who can work on them.
I'm DELIGHTED to hear that he's back on the job.

For the record, ANY TIME I speak all "Insidery" (Denise's term, and she agrees with Chris, I do it too much. Sorry about that), feel free to PM or Email me and I'll be happy to explain what the hell I'm on about. I foolishly expect people to either know what the hell I'm talking about or ask me what the hell I'm talking about.

Antolina · Post by **Antolina** » 9 Nov 2014 11:55 am

Lane,

No idea what this is all about. Now you know why I'm gun shy about posting here on the forum. I don't appreciate folks who have nothing better to do but knock someone. I consider you to be a gentleman in all respects and appreciate all you do in here.

Up until today I had a great amount of respect for the old timers in here. I'm not so sure anymore.

RC

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 9 Nov 2014 12:02 pm

RC, Chris gently busted my chops for just assuming everyone knows everything that I do, and they DON'T, because I'm a nerd with no life once I get to the truck.
It's all good. And others have asked me questions that I just redirect to the Forum under my name, since I don't mind doing it. And, IMO, Chris did all a favor, since many one here already knew what I was talking about, but just as many DIDN'T, and it's only fair to offer explanation.

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 9 Nov 2014 12:04 pm

Richard, I think there was only one Goodrich, and he didn't die, but was laid low for an extended period. But according to Jerry, he's back.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 9 Nov 2014 6:21 pm

...sorry i flared!

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 9 Nov 2014 6:54 pm

Don't be. Mrs. Gray says you were right. Sometimes the tactful approach doesn't reach me.

Antolina · Post by **Antolina** » 10 Nov 2014 5:16 am

Hey Lane,

I spoke with Ollie and he's very nice. He'll fix my sustain for $35. A lot cheaper than a new one. Thanks for all your help.

RC