Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
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MetalManiac
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Re: Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
Dude. You are a master. But I dont believe, not for a second, that the inside of a genuine MKIIC+ is like this !;
Dude. You are a master. But I dont believe, not for a second, that the inside of a genuine MKIIC+ is like this !;
Re: Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
I can't speak to this exact photo, but I've seen some that looked a lot worse than this. One the other hand, opening up a Two Rock, or a Matchless or a Bad Cat and see something truly beautiful.
Dude. You are a master. But I dont believe, not for a second, that the inside of a genuine MKIIC+ is like this !;
I can't speak to this exact photo, but I've seen some that looked a lot worse than this. One the other hand, opening up a Two Rock, or a Matchless or a Bad Cat and see something truly beautiful.
Toe-Knee
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Re: Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
You haven't seen the insides of many boogies have you?
They got better in the late 90s but they're still one of the messiest amp manufacturers out there.
Also if you look closely at the blue Sprague electrolytic capacitors you can see the Mesa Boogie branding.
Dude. You are a master. But I dont believe, not for a second, that the inside of a genuine MKIIC+ is like this !;
You haven't seen the insides of many boogies have you?
They got better in the late 90s but they're still one of the messiest amp manufacturers out there.
Also if you look closely at the blue Sprague electrolytic capacitors you can see the Mesa Boogie branding.
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Toe-Knee
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Re: Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
The boards are 2mm thick with 2oz traces. They're fairly sturdy & made very well. My main complaint is the solder pads are really small and in a lot of cases they could easily have a larger surface area.
The boards are 2mm thick with 2oz traces. They're fairly sturdy & made very well. My main complaint is the solder pads are really small and in a lot of cases they could easily have a larger surface area.
Toe-Knee
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Re: Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
Here is a clearer gutshot of an original from the mesa forums where you can clearly see the mesa brandings on the caps & pcb (bottom right)
http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=39059
Here is a clearer gutshot of an original from the mesa forums where you can clearly see the mesa brandings on the caps & pcb (bottom right)
http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=39059
King IzzO)))
Ultimate Kitten Puncher
Re: Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
Yep, my MarkIII is like ten pounds of **** crammed into a 1 pound bag.
Yep, my MarkIII is like ten pounds of **** crammed into a 1 pound bag.
Phantasmagoria
watch where you point that sabre
Re: Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
Looks fantastic & sounds awesome! Really killer build man, just super neat. Wish I had the skills/patience haha..
Looks fantastic & sounds awesome! Really killer build man, just super neat. Wish I had the skills/patience haha..
misterwhizzy
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Re: Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
100% awesome, but nothing will top your SLO builds.
100% awesome, but nothing will top your SLO builds.
Toe-Knee
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Re: Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
Thanks. This could do with a butf of tidying which it will get.
First I'm going to get rid of this reverb hum. Reverb if it's there in the original I Damn well don't want it in mine!
Are you still wanting to do the uber? That's possibly next on my list now that I have access to a real one so I can verify the schematics first.
I should probably get rid of my spare SLO parts first though.
Thanks. This could do with a butf of tidying which it will get.
First I'm going to get rid of this reverb hum. Reverb if it's there in the original I Damn well don't want it in mine!
Are you still wanting to do the uber? That's possibly next on my list now that I have access to a real one so I can verify the schematics first.
I should probably get rid of my spare SLO parts first though.
misterwhizzy
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Re: Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
I'm just going to finish the mod on my Jet City and call it complete for a while. I really can't justify spending the money on the transformer, let alone the rest of the build. But I'll be watching your threads with my interest piqued! You do great work, and it's more than cool to see and hear everything come together.
I'm just going to finish the mod on my Jet City and call it complete for a while. I really can't justify spending the money on the transformer, let alone the rest of the build. But I'll be watching your threads with my interest piqued! You do great work, and it's more than cool to see and hear everything come together.
King IzzO)))
Ultimate Kitten Puncher
Re: Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
Tony, are you sure it's the reverb causing it? My amp is dead quiet until I get on the lead channel, and then it's white noise city. I've actually had it looked at a couple times, caps done, etc. Techs say it's just "the nature of the beast". No one else around here has an older II or III, so I can't compare, but if it's just the reverb that causes that I'd hella just yank it.
I've seen conflicting reports of how noisy the lead channel can be, so I wonder if they changed something on the later versions. My amp is a really early no stripe Mark III.
Tony, are you sure it's the reverb causing it? My amp is dead quiet until I get on the lead channel, and then it's white noise city. I've actually had it looked at a couple times, caps done, etc. Techs say it's just "the nature of the beast". No one else around here has an older II or III, so I can't compare, but if it's just the reverb that causes that I'd hella just yank it.
I've seen conflicting reports of how noisy the lead channel can be, so I wonder if they changed something on the later versions. My amp is a really early no stripe Mark III.
Toe-Knee
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Re: Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
I'm pretty certain. At least some of it. I bypassed it and the hum reduced a little. A 5751 also reduced it the same amount so I'll leave it in.
I believe the rest of the hum is due to the grounding so I'm going to alter it.
The hum is also present on the clean channel. The actual lead channel noise levels are pretty low.
I'm pretty certain. At least some of it. I bypassed it and the hum reduced a little. A 5751 also reduced it the same amount so I'll leave it in.
I believe the rest of the hum is due to the grounding so I'm going to alter it.
The hum is also present on the clean channel. The actual lead channel noise levels are pretty low.
King IzzO)))
Ultimate Kitten Puncher
Re: Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
Hmmm, I've got zero hum on anything but the lead channel. It's actually bad enough that I've decided to get a g-string and see if that works.
Hmmm, I've got zero hum on anything but the lead channel. It's actually bad enough that I've decided to get a g-string and see if that works.
Re: Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
There are some higher quality low noise preamp tubes out there for sale these days. But, you'll pay quite a bit more for them. Still, using them in a critical V1 spot might really help you a lot. TAD has several worth looking into.
There are some higher quality low noise preamp tubes out there for sale these days. But, you'll pay quite a bit more for them. Still, using them in a critical V1 spot might really help you a lot. TAD has several worth looking into.
King IzzO)))
Ultimate Kitten Puncher
Re: Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
I know, but that means I gotta pull an RCA.
Actually, I'm pretty sure it's not tubes, but it couldn't hurt to try. I've been running the same thing in it for a while now.
I know, but that means I gotta pull an RCA.
Actually, I'm pretty sure it's not tubes, but it couldn't hurt to try. I've been running the same thing in it for a while now.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Just ordered some parts for a new amp build. MKIIC+ Content
Awesome thread, and sweet amp. I love seeing these things built to completion.
It even sounds like the real deal....maybe better. I can hear the Metallica tone clear as day in that clip.
Awesome thread, and sweet amp. I love seeing these things built to completion.
It even sounds like the real deal....maybe better. I can hear the Metallica tone clear as day in that clip.
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