I just picked up a model 1978 (bass) Major from 1970, my 2nd Marshall after just getting a 1959HW. The major could use a little better note clarity so I'm looking at the filters and JJ tubes as possible points to make improvements. I'm not against changing non-signal path e-caps either if it...
I will try- a coli should be 180W, not partially neutered. I'll be seeing him soon to grab the amps that are done (including a rare 6-pre tube C+ with cathode follower) and drop off a couple more. He said he's not going anywhere for now but I'm making a colossal effort to have his hands and...
hear here! And the coli, any version but especially the Mark II is as good as a Mark gets.
Mike loop modded 3 IIB coli this year, all SP 9A, but the 1st pair Mike said had already been made 9C spec with cascode on V4, something he likely does when doing the loop. For non-loop mod there is still...
I thought that red stripe looked familiar.
I missed on 2 60W'er IIC+'s this year for $1500, but one the seller didn't know what they were selling. That particular one went to a Chicago hoarder who obviously decided to dump it and the last I saw the price drops took it close to 3K but he had...
Mesa Mark III red stripe long chassis head with Fender 412 in the bay area listed for $1750. Long head vs short head is always better. Oh wait we're talking about amps.,,
Either DRG or HRG. The EL34's suggest the "fully loaded" DRG despite the seller's 50/100W description...
This may be the catalyst for the new policy- on ebay there is a IV right now down in Okieland listed as dead and the following:
"Had it to one repair man for 6 months with no repair (I should have listened to him). Sent it 3 times to another repairman who assured me he could fix it----still...
Did they say specifically the brown leaky cap issue is a no go or something more general? Either way that sucks and it seems like the job from hell if they've leaked. And it sounded like there were levels of horrid so is yours bad? I'm guessing it isn't preventative if they're turning down a...
A few things I've been keeping an eye out for should a partial trade work out:
14-16' enclosed trailer, '03 and up white sequoia, ktm older 2-stroke exc 300-450cc, old triumph 650/750
2013 sg deluxe, mesa revolver, mesa d180, original bi-phase, working tape delay
Mesa Mark IV - rev B $1.4k
Idk about crazy but extremely reasonable for these days with hard case for anyone in WNY
Needs a new reverb tank which is cheap.
https://rochester.craigslist.org/msg/d/manlius-mesa-boogie-mk-iv-x-12-combo/7529355655.html
I had heavy doses of tad as a side to my nirvana jesus lizard main meal growing up the second time
It might have been that sup-pop sampler that was extremely impressive to blame idr
Speaking of is Dave on here? If so could you work it so you can play drums for me once on scentless, school, in...
For the Bass 400 the new heater 1W carbon comps are in.
This amp came with 5 7581A's and I've tried to get 6 str 418's but only have 4. Being at the end of the product run I wonder if this was "voiced" for the 6L6 as I assume the 418's were getting scarce. I know you are supposed to be able to...
wrapping up loose ends-
the fathom was an easy solder. If I could order a new part I would just replace it but I've never seen an open coil inductor like this and wouldn't know what to call it to look for one let alone rating.
The legend and his wooley coliseums, Charlie Daniels' dual Mesa Boogie Mark IIB coliseums with certs for K22x and K23x both with SP 9A boards. A chance to own 2 rare mammoths and a piece of history.
He slaved them and I think they should stay together even if that means they don't sell. $12k...
Seriously.
I found his interview video last night when trying to find a reason for the B. I went deep into the driver rabbit hole but Nolly went deep into a V30 black hole. The gain structure, and therefore the "sweet spot" he refers to isn't exactly relevant to me but I love detailed accounts...
Not sure the reason for B which I was told happened in early 2006 but adding a comment on the wattage "change".
There was a period in the 90's iirc that the t4335 recto had bumped handling on mesa back plates and then reverted. Same driver, different plate sticker. A guess would be they tested...
yw, good to see!
what range is your serial? maybe we can hone down an approximate transition if people can chime in on the serials of 10k ones in version A
I still need to pull my other IV-A chassis which I'll do and report back but idr the serial on that one offhand
I bought a second Mark IV-A. It was the hardwood cab I thought I always wanted. That is until I picked it up fully loaded with the EVM 12L I love. Now I'm not sure. It's so beautiful and such a great amp but if I keep it I'll have to get a harbor freight small dolly to move it around until...