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Been playing my 60W MarkIIA a lot the past year, starting to think about power tube replacement. Mesa emailed that their STR 445s would be a good choice. They have 4 types of 6L6 tubes on their web site. Does anyone have first-hand experience for comparison? STR 448, STR 443, STR 441 are the...

I haven’t found a schematic so am hacking the big footswitch layout/operation. Going for a two switch with LEDs to fit my pedalboard. Got a 2 position Mesa footswitch and added a DIN connector so I can use the same cable as the big footswitch. Bringing the Solo signal to ground via one switch...

Sad to see this forum so quiet. Who gigs with their 5:25+ ? I do often, for small clubs and inside venues. Setup is Clean and Burn, touch of reverb. EQ use depends on guitar and speaker. Currently has a Tone Tubby 40/40 speaker. Goes well with my Hamer Studio Custom, which is bright. The...

At practice tonight, the sound started to fizzle out and smelled something hot. One of the EL84s had red plated. 1. What type of life are people getting from their EL84s? Mine were Mesa, had been in the Amp a long time. 2. I will check the screen resistors. Has anyone had to replace them in...

Playing an outdoor gig tonight and will use my MKIIA. Replaced caps a few years ago, seems to still be going strong.

I found the Fetron for my MKIIA in a on old 12AX7 box. Thought I lost it some years ago. Does anyone use one? I don't recall a large difference from a tube. I don't use pedals on the front end, that could be why. Will try it again.