Recent content by larseko

Looks like you're safe if you read page 8 of the manual: http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/Dual%20Cal%20DC-5.pdf :D

Hm, I might be wrong, but doesn't the direct recording button shut off the speaker load somehow and use another circuit instead of the poweramp? I can't see how it would harm the amp to try if the signal also is present when the speaker is active, though. The only scary scenario is if you...

Thanks for your comments, plumptone. I really think I will go for this one. From what you say I also have to try it with the back removed, I think. And there should be no problem standing it up vertical.

Hi, I'm looking for a cab to make my DC-3 combo a bit more punchy/tight for metal stuff. I hear that closed back cabinets can do wonders at that, so I was wondering about getting a 2x12" cabinet. The one I have been looking at is the Framus FR212 CB with 2 Vintage 30 elements in it. You can...

Hm, could you people please tell what kind of sounds you're getting out of your DC's, and maybe some nice settings? Myself, I play mostly metal, but also different other things. I have to admit the DC-3 isn't completely spot on for my tastes, but I manage to get it into metal territory with a...

You shouldn't have to bias it if you get right tubes within the right specs. I can recommend http://www.eurotubes.com, where you can order perfectly speced Mesa replacement kits. Bob there is very knowledgeable, and checks every tube before he sends them. Not saying he is the only one, but...

Nice amp :-) I'd like to test them DC-10s some time, but for now I am happy with my DC-3 combo:

Sorry, didn't mean to be sarcastic, I just thought I had seen your avatar earlier and (falsely) assumed you had been hanging around for a while (here). Anyway, Eurotubes is recommended by most people around here, it seems, and I have had nice dealing with them. Bob picked just all the right...

Why not order from Eurotubes (http://www.eurotubes.com) or somewhere else where they will supply you with the correct specified tubes?

Cool. I'm happy with my DC-3 too, but unfortunately I'm to crappy to have a band, so I don't really know it at high volumes with extension cabs etc. It's a versatile beast. What do you use the VHT for? The same things? I am very happy at least with my LP Burny. Even though it is one of the...

Out of curiosity, how do you like the amp? What do you play on it?

Couldn't you use the silent recording button on the DC? I suspect I might have misunderstood, though...

I'd rule out the cable first of all. At least with mine there is a problem close to the jack, resulting in a somewhat random pedal function. It goes away if I wiggle it a bit and keep it in the right position, and then come back again after some moving around. Probably some breakage close to the...

This is actually how it is done on the preamp tubes of my DC3 (6 12ax7), but the EL84s have metal clip thingies. If you do the foam thing I'm sure you have to get something that doesn't catch fire! I'm thinking this foam construction might be one of several causes making the DC3 a very hot amp...

Here's my DC-3 combo and friends: Burny (supposedly) 1983 LP Shamray Custom PRS copy Fender CIJ 58RI Keep them coming :)