Mesa boogie 50 caliber parts info

hassleham

Hi all,

I've picked up this Mesa which needs a little tlc. It has a metal plate to protect the valves, which the manual refers to as "a special tube clamping plate". The problem is that this plate is falling off due to the plastic brackets being worn out. I can't find any replacement for these as I'm not really sure if they have a specific name. I was wondering if anyone knows what they are called or where I can find replacements?

There are two at the back which act as hinges to open the plate up and change tubes, and two at the front which hold the thing securely in place.

This pic is one that I managed to snap from the front. Looks like I will have to take the amp out of the chassis in order to replace them properly..






 Secondly, does anyone know if this amp operates with a standard latching footswitch? I'm unable to change channels at the moment and need to know what type of footswitch it works with.

Thanks in advance!

ICBM

Try contacting Westside Distribution about the valve retainer clips - they're the Mesa agent. I'm sure they are available elsewhere in the UK, but I have no idea where to start looking, I've never needed to replace any.

The footswitch is a standard latching type. The stock one has an LED but it's not necessary for it to work.

hassleham

@ICBM ;
Thank you!

hassleham

Photos added.

I rang Westside Distribution and was given an email address so I'm waiting on a reply.