Hi - My VYPYR 2 guitar amp has started to develop a problem. As I was playing a gig recently, using the instrument selection button C, (acoustic channel), things started to crackle and the amplification stopped. The 4 instrument type preset buttons A/B/C/D (just on the right of the input socket) suddenly stopped working as they should. Now, when I switch the amp on, I still get the LED flashing lights "set-up" display, but I can't physically depress (click down) button B (electric 2). The other buttons all click after finger depressing, but button B doesn't actually move at all. With a jack plug out, none of the buttons allow a selection, but with a jack plug inserted, only button B lights up. The amp will actually allow me to use some presets, but not the one I want on the C button setting. Is this a repair job for an reasonably handy person, or is it for a specialist amp. repairer?
Allan
Peavey VYPYR 2 instrument channels presets
Re: Peavey VYPYR 2 instrument channels presets
Lets say the problem is that button B broke, it lost its click.
The schematic says it switch S17.
Peavey part: 31322542
Description: vertical tact switch 6x6mm
Contact Peavey and see if you can buy the part.
That will determine if you can try the repair yourself.
http://zorkmids.com/Download/Vypyr_VIP2_Encoder.pdf
The schematic says it switch S17.
Peavey part: 31322542
Description: vertical tact switch 6x6mm
Contact Peavey and see if you can buy the part.
That will determine if you can try the repair yourself.
http://zorkmids.com/Download/Vypyr_VIP2_Encoder.pdf
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Re: Peavey VYPYR 2 instrument channels presets
The easiest solution might be to invest in a sanpera pedal making the button superflous. Sanpera II pedals can be pricey but a used Sanpera I can be had fairly inexpensively.
For me, I would never try to gig w/o my Sanpera II.
For me, I would never try to gig w/o my Sanpera II.
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Guitars: 73 stratocaster, 2 Mexi strats, partscaster, 84 Epiphone Sheraton II, 76 Japanese LP clone
Amps: VYPYR 75, VYPYR 30, VIP II, sanpera II, Behringer GMX210
Guitars: 73 stratocaster, 2 Mexi strats, partscaster, 84 Epiphone Sheraton II, 76 Japanese LP clone
Amps: VYPYR 75, VYPYR 30, VIP II, sanpera II, Behringer GMX210
Re: Peavey VYPYR 2 instrument channels presets
Hi...
I realize that this thread is over one year old but I want to contribute a solution that worked for me when I had a similar problem. It is possible and easy to simply replace the switch. I ordered a bag of twenty switches (6x6x13) from the AliExpress site (China).
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/22558009 ... _shipto=US .
The cost was less than $5. While I was waiting for my order to arrive (5 weeks) I disassembled the chassis so I could get to the switches. Then, without un-soldering the switch from the board, I disassembled the switch. To disassemble the switch I used a sharp Exacto blade to carefully shave off the 4 little plastic rivets melted to the 4 corners of the switch that hold it together. Then I could easily pry it apart. I found that the little metal spring disc was oxidized so I used some 1000 grit sandpaper to clean it up. I reassembled the switch and used a TINY drop of superglue on the outside of each corner at the rivet to secure the halves back together. Do NOT get any superglue inside the switch! This fix WORKED. A few months later a different button started acting up and I used one of the replacement AliExpress switches and swapped it in by soldering. My self-repaired switch is still on the board and working fine.
I realize that this thread is over one year old but I want to contribute a solution that worked for me when I had a similar problem. It is possible and easy to simply replace the switch. I ordered a bag of twenty switches (6x6x13) from the AliExpress site (China).
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/22558009 ... _shipto=US .
The cost was less than $5. While I was waiting for my order to arrive (5 weeks) I disassembled the chassis so I could get to the switches. Then, without un-soldering the switch from the board, I disassembled the switch. To disassemble the switch I used a sharp Exacto blade to carefully shave off the 4 little plastic rivets melted to the 4 corners of the switch that hold it together. Then I could easily pry it apart. I found that the little metal spring disc was oxidized so I used some 1000 grit sandpaper to clean it up. I reassembled the switch and used a TINY drop of superglue on the outside of each corner at the rivet to secure the halves back together. Do NOT get any superglue inside the switch! This fix WORKED. A few months later a different button started acting up and I used one of the replacement AliExpress switches and swapped it in by soldering. My self-repaired switch is still on the board and working fine.