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eweise, I can't find the 5Y3 listed on the Mesa web site; did you call them directly to order it?

Thanks, Twally. Where did you buy the Mesa 5Y3 tubes?

Per the tube spec chart at the Mesa site 5Y3 - Stock in: Lone Star Special 5U4G - Substitute in: ... & Lone Star 5U4GB - Stock in: ... & Lone Star My LSS has the original 5Y3 which is, well, the 5Y3. I would imagine I could substitute either of the others (5U4GB is actually listed as stock for...

I'm thinking I'll just buy from Mesa because a) Easy, b) I understand I could void my warranty if I don't use Mesa or Groove Tube, c) I like the sound of the amp stock Questions: -Is it true about the warranty? -If no, what other tubes have you tried and why? -I want to buy a 5Y3 replacement...

Feel free to ignore if you are sick of my ongoing discussions on amp comparison but... It's now official for me: After finally getting some more time to A/B my LSS 1x12 vs. my Dr. Z Maz 38 Sr. the verdict is: The LSS is a better sounding, more versatile, more fun amp to own. Here's the detail...

Replying to a couple of things: Re: tube vs. transistor Unless you're talking REALLY bedroom volume I don't think the two compare; I can get as good a sound out of my LSS as I've heard out of a low volume transistor amp; I can get a better overdriven sound (by diming gain and lowering master...

I'm starting to use my LSS a lot at gigs. I have an LSC which I can bring along as backup but that's not always viable. I have an Evans which is nice and much easier as backup; but what I really want to know is: -What tubes should I be bringing with me to the gig as backups? I heard people have...

I have a number of amps including '07 LSC, '07 LSS, '07 Dr Z Maz 38 Sr. LSS is head and shoulders above the Express 5:25 (as LSC is head and shoulders above Express 5:50). I first bought the LSC and then wanted to complement it with an EL84 amp. Tried the 5:25: no way; sounded reasonable for...

I use a Lyric HG cable and love it. The only issues: expensive and a bit stiff

I would actually be very interested in a checklist of what you have done. Thanks for the advice.

Don't get me wrong: the Dr. Z Maz 38 Sr. is a GREAT amp; great tone, loud, strong, articulate. I may or may not part with it (although I'm also thinking maybe a Maz 18 Jr would be better since I do mostly clubs). The problems with the amp are: less versatile IMO then the LSS, LOUD, heavy. I was...

Some of you may have read my previous posts on this (see [1] below for links). I ended up with an LSC, LSS, and Dr. Z Maz 38 Sr (purchased in that order). My initial plan after getting the Z was to dump the LSS. Man, am I glad I didn't. The Z is a GREAT but, so far, limited amp. I know that I...

What were the tubes you retubed with?

+1 on the Evidence Audio Lyric HG. They are pricey and stiff as well but they sound great.

I tried this today; liked it in some ways (30w setting sounded great) not in others (5w and 15w sounded good but broke up immediately) I'm looking forward to checking out your settings. BTW...I've found the Mesa manuals to be very well done. I actually picked up a Dr Z Maz 38 Sr and now have...

Yes, what were the changes you implemented: settings, tubes, guitar settings, etc.

A follow-up to this. Furman AR series voltage regulators (which seems to be the only products they sell that solve sustained power sag; per the Power Factor Pro manual it does not address sustained power sag) are VERY expensive. Voltage regulators for e.g. computer use can be had for much less...

I have done a bunch of searching through the forums and while there is a lot of information, it's hard to get it in one place so I thought I'd try to consolidate a bunch of information in one thread. Here are my questions: -The power fluctuates in my garage; e.g. when I switch on my amp (LSC)...

Before you settle on either of these amps make sure to try their big brothers: Lone Star 'Classic' (6L6) and Lone Star Special (EL84). Both are great amps. If you end up sold on EL84 (doesn't sound like you are) try a Dr. Z Maz Jr or Maz Sr as well. Not as versatile as Mesa but monster tone...

I haven't found this to be the case. Using a Parker Fly Mojo I've been able to get A LOT of sounds of the Maz so far. None of them are much like the Whittington strat sound. I see this as a potential concern; VERY bright amp Certainly a nice feature; however, in any reasonable volume context...