Recent content by Bikedude

After some more time on the V, I've noticed that the "microphonic" noise has stopped. Maybe the tubes needed a little "burning" in, but it seems that the noise has gone away. Can't wait to get this amp in a live setting, as the tonal options are amazing. I'm going to leave my pedalboard at...

Well if it's just a pre-amp tube, i won't even expect one from Mesa. Or should I call them, and will they ship me new tubes once they get my warranty info? Oh well, I'll start the checking this weekend. Maybe when and if they call me from the factory, like they did when I bought my LSC, I'll...

So I decided to go with the new in the box MV. Got it home, unpacked it, checked to see if there was any tube wrapping, plugged it in and fired it up. Right out of the box, I think I have a microphonic pre-amp tube. Ch. 3 esp. with high gain settings, i'm hearing a "ringing" ghost note...

Thanks for the mixed reviews. I'm torn because afterall there is nothing like a brand new out of the box boogie, that is all yours to break in. But i've had issues in the past with my LSC, so I'm up in the air as of now

Got the call from my dealer tonite that my brand new Mark V Combo is in and i can come in and swap out the floor model they sold me 2 wks. ago. I'm a little leary because the last time I did this, with an LSC, i got a lemon. The "demo" V i have is sounding, and performing flawlessly, so I'm...

I do the same with my combo using an Alesis Nanoverb, works great.

I was in the same boat as you with my LSC 1X12 Combo. Had it for 7 years and never had as much luck dialing it in as I did the first day with my Mark V. The V has great cleans, and the 2 extra channles are freakin awesome. A tweekers delight. I love messing with the dials.

I'm thinking that's why Mesa put a pouch on the side of the slip cover to carry the ftswtch.

Thanks for clearing things up for me Haggerty's(topcat). I would have bought the Mark from you guys in a heartbeat, but you know how "instant gratifacation" is! LOL. Anyway, GC did give me a fair price for my 7 year old, although pristine LSC, and I did have a Gift Cert. and a 15%off coupon...

2249 is the Current price. Same all over the net. I paid this for the floor model that was marked at the 2099 price. In 4 weeks I'm getting a brand new Mark V in the box from Mesa, so no big deal FWIW. Haggertys is selling them for 2249 as well as Humbucker Music. That's the price.

Congrats 2 U, Hey I just got the same thing yesterday. Hooray! Life is good, despite all efforts to derail it.

I can see myself laying on the stage removing tubes with a bunch of drunks waiting for last call, and my buddies hassling me to load out the PA gear. Not a good scenario, hell changing tubes in a perfect enviornment is risky. I've broken off many keyways being as careful as I can at home...

I've got a crapload of "booteek" pedals, but I bought the MV so I could leave them at home.

Do you guys leave this tube guard on all the time. I'ts impossible to get the footswitch into the bag with the guard on. PITA for sure. I like the protetction though.

Stop buying from Walmart and GC? Why, arent they American companies offering quality merchandise at a fair price? I see a lot of union bumper stickers in Walmart parking lots! The main reason for my OP, was that back in 03 when I bought my "floor model" LSC in Cream/Brown tolex, they ordered...