I've got a Studio Caliber DC-2.
Currently my only OD pedal is a Fulltone GT-500. Using that on top of my gain channel doesn't do much to give it an overdriven sound. (in fact, it actually clips it a little).
Does anyone have a suggestion for a good overdrive pedal to put in front of a Mesa?
I am looking into embarking on a journey to build my own amp head.
I have 7 Mesa Boogie 12AX7 preamp tubes. Every kit I've seen online comes with tubes.
Is there a kit that is electronics only? (naturally I would get the power tubes separately, unless a kit came with just power tubes).
Also...
I'm looking to test out a head (Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister 18).
I have a spare speaker that I intend to build my own cabinet with.
But in the meantime, can I use the 8 ohm jack on the back of my Studio Caliber DC-2?
I assume I would be able to do that, without powering the Mesa amp...
Roger that.
I am getting a feeling that the notion of the need of a specialized tube for V6 may be only a marketing ploy.
I am finding very little literature/documentation on the tube.
Also, as I have just bought 6 Mesa Boogie preamp tubes, since there was nothing on their site about a...
I am in North Carolina, US.
I've already purchased 6 12AX7 tubes (not a kit).
Will I be alright to retube with the 6 I have, or do I need a special tube for the phase inverter?
Ok. Not entirely clear what my action should be, other than make sure the new preamp tubes are consistent.
If I am receiving all 6 new ones from the same place, do I need to do some validation before replacing them all?
One more question about this.
Here is that resource for the DC-3 tube positions:
https://www.eurotubes.com/store/pc/Mesa-Boogie-DC3-Standard-Retube-Kit-p381.htm
The first post indicates that V6 should be balanced. I also have a Mesa enthusiast friend who mentioned that the V6 tube is a...
I have. The best I get is a description for a DC-3's tube positions. That also has 6 12AX7s.
What is the likelihood that the DC-3 and DC-2 have the same positions?
Awesome, thanks.
I was hoping it would be more clear...is there a diagram that indicates which preamp tubes powers what?
I'm wondering specifically about the FX Loop and rhythm channel.