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If you want to make it even better, replace V2 (which is actually the main preamp gain stage, not V1) with a 12AY7, and V3 (reverb drive) and V5 (phase inverter) with 12AT7s - this will lower the background noise, improve the reverb even more, and open out/deepen the overall tone.
I see you have an FZ-2 as well . It does take pedals quite well, although the natural breakup in the 6V6 mode was a thing of wonder. I also found it fussy with attenuators - I see you have what looks like a DIY resistive one, which was actually the best type I tried.
If you don't mind me asking, how much was it? I probably should keep an eye on prices in case I see another one...
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
As a quartet owning Mesa fan, I believe these, like the Heartbreakers and Mavericks, are pretty uncommon - even more so in the UK.
Looks like it’s in great condition too so nice score!
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Not at all - it was £799 which given the condition I thought was pretty okay
Yup - it's very clean - one scuff on the front but other than that very nice!I shall try swapping the tubes too - thats a great shout! I'm going to try the attenuator, mostly as to get this to drive I'd guess you’d have to wind it up a bit and I can't imagine my neighbours being too happy about that!
I've only seen a handful of these in the UK and I have to admit I was slightly put off by the 4x10, but boy does it sound good!
It's not actually as heavy as I feared either
No - although it’s not that loud for 15W, it’s still way too loud to get any breakup at home volume. Even with a band, I only ever used the 6V6 mode for overdrive, it was too loud for anything other than clean in either of the other modes.
If you’re interested, the reason it’s labelled as a Dual Rectifier, despite having nothing in common sound-wise with the Dual Rectifier model, is because it does have two rectifiers - valve for the power amp, and solid state for the preamp. This means that the power amp has the typical valve-rectifier sag and compression, but the preamp doesn’t - which guarantees that the preamp does not distort before the power amp, so the characteristic overdrive is purely from the power valves.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
At the Music Inn? Great stuff, I've not had the pleasure of trying the Maverick but it is on the list!
I was actually suprised at how light it is for a 4x10, I've got some Diezel heads that weigh more, still do not want to carry it for any distance though!!!
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein