I've been waiting to see if you (dms) found anything in your search, as I seem to have the same problem: extra grit/hair/fuzz along with my "notes". I hate to gut the amp, but I don't enjoy it.....It has so much potential, but is very frustrating.
Please keep us posted with your findings.
Dobb
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