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If you have a spare cab, that may work. I found with the Mark V and the Mark IV combos, I had to mod the grill just to get it to fit since I could not use the rear baffle mount method and retain access to the removal of the tube shields. I know the IVB and V are different layout and the...

It only gained weight for what I had to add to secure the baffles. It was on older cab and the center post broke off on me and I could not reuse it. Had to add some additional support as the top baffle was loose and would vibrate. The EV speaker is only 9 lbs heavier than the V30, not that it...

There are a specific Military Grade Chinese 12AX7 tube that Mesa used back in the late 80's through the 90's. Often referred to as the Beijing Square Foil Getter tube. Their part number was 6N4-J. Ruby has sold them as there is still a supply of them. They were not made by Shuguang but they...

It should be easy, I would assume. While you see the main page, click on your username in the upper right corner next to the envelope and bell symbols. Then select account details. On the left-hand column of options to select, at the bottom of the list is Delete Account. It is just above...

I sort of like the chrome but I don't. Seems a bit off. I have this Charvel DK24 in Dark Amber and that had too much gold on it. So why not see if the parts can be changed. Yes, but the intonation had to be reset. More of a chore than I expected but here is the before and after. I had to...

Power soak units will place a stress on the power tubes, that is a given. I had no issue pushing the Mark V90 to is max on a Rivera Rock Crusher but that is a different unit than the Fryette. I have not used the power soak as I found a better way for recording than using the rock crusher...

Keep in mind that the RA100 has all of the tubes pointing up. The power soak does not add much heat to the mix. It is also closer to the outer edge like the power tubes. Sure it will have some heat when used. The RA100 does make use of a reactive power soak, the Resistor is only part of it...

I see you have a IIB in your signature. How does the IIB mode on the Mark VII compare to the real deal? Just curious.

I may be able to get similar character out of the Mark VII as I can with the JP2C, they are not the same amp. Sure the gain stage topography is the standard Mark circuit when using CH3 (excluding the IIB mode). Tone stack is probably different than that of the JP. With the JP I can push the...

I have expired my knowledge on the subject. I do not know the innards of these amps. No expert by any means. Just a novice collector of sorts. I do not have racks of guitar amp heads like some people. I try to limit myself to what I like and make use of them. During my groups jam sessions...

Can you tell which is which? Not sure on the Badlander 50. I am hooked on the BAD100, had to have two of them. I was considering a second JP2C but bought the second BAD100 instead. I much prefer the big iron over the 50W. Besides I can run the amp at 100, 50, 25W. Lately I have been...

Interesting. I would question if the presence on CH2 is insufficient. I have no issues with any of the three channels, actually I have to done it down a bit with the presence and treble. I would not say it is an ice-pick but it can be bright. If it is related to the volume, again that double...

I can see that. So many have dropped the JP2C. Most have the real deal so I can see that being favored over the reissue. Are your IIC+ (s) HRG models? What preamp tubes and power tubes are in them? (Just out of curiosity) The STR440 and even the STR443 just did not deliver the goods. It...

Oh yeah, it could be how the FX send level is adjusted. That would make sense.

Double Ganged is more of a mechanical term. Rotary control with two potentiometer elements rotating on a single shaft, both mechanically liked to the shaft (ganged). Since there are two resistive elements it is double. However, each potentiometer is separate and electrically isolated from the...

Just so you do not have to take a look inside, it is not an easy amp chassis to get back into the head shell. Here is the gut shot of the JP2C. So once you get the amp, I assume it is not the Limited edition model. If it is, the only way to get access to the preamp tubes would be to pull...

I would recommend you go though the typical suggested settings in the manual. If you have not read through the online manual yet, I would suggest doing so. There are some interesting facts about the JP2C tone controls and gain settings that are a good to know thing. This is generally where...

Just note that I only referenced a potential issue. This part of the circuit may be just fine. Only way to confirm it is to place an oscilloscope on the circuit and power it up and look at the waveform. Sure if you know where to probe it, Depending on the circuit, testing parts while they...

Whenever you see a Demo at sweetater, it could be a retuned item. My sales rep said they had a demo available if I was interested at a reduced price. I was originally after the Mark VII with the cream/black jute faceplate. I asked was it a floor model or a returned item. He checked and said...

Some advice on the JP2C after you get it. Have fun. See what power tubes they are using in the amp, I am curious if they are still using the STR443 or did they make a change to the STR448 or STR445 tubes. When I bought mine in 2016, it came loaded with the STR440 which I feel are far better...