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What is a fair price to sell a Mark IIC+ with no GEQ, black tolex, in good condition? Thanks.

Santana has two basic sounds on Europa. I can pretty much nail the main overdrive sound with my DC-3 and nothing else. But there is also softer phased or tremolo sound on the 3rd and 5th verse. It sounds a lot like a keyboard. Could that be a Leslie? How can I duplicate that sound?

What is the cleanest way to add a fan to a DC-3 combo? I suppose it wouldn't be hard to splice into the AC power after the AC receptacle, then add a new power cord with an in-line switch, then a 120VAC fan. Is there an adaptor available to plug into the AC receptacle, then plug in the main...

My DC-3 combo seems to have more power and volume than I can ever use. Even after doing the volume mod. With the output dialed back, I may be missing the sweet spot of the power amp by playing at lower volumes (although I think it still sounds pretty good). Some people add an attenuator to...

As a happy owner of a new DC-3, I'm considering doing the volume mod this weekend. I also have a background in electronics, so it made me wonder: 1) Can the mod affect something else other than the taper of the output pot? 2) Why did Mesa add that resistor in the first place? A Log pot on...

My first post. A few weeks ago I found my first all tube amp. I was considering buying a new Express 5:25, but I found a DC-3 on consignment for $450 in almost new condition. It works perfectly, no scratchy pots, little hum or buzz, the Mesa tubes may be all original. I have no regrets...