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Howdy, I just got my 1983 SRG IIb (RP9C) home from Petaluma. Full work over and loop mod. There are multiple explanations of what the loop mod is technically, but I’m looking for those who are familiar with the “tweaking” experience and how this new knob interacts. I’m very familiar with the...

Morning! Regarding the IIb, sounds like you are sending in your own caps? Mike has mine at the moment. I emailed him asking if he would like me to send in option caps. In your opinion, the stock Mesa currently uses isn’t great, or just personal pref? Regarding the IV, they did a great job on my...

Yeah IIb is as far back as I go and thanks for the info on MB. I’ve had him work my IVb and my III+ green. Very pleased with both. I may add a different stripe III and do the ++ mod…who knows! I see that guy in the video is running an attenuator. Ever try one on your marks?

Great example of a guy that knows how to tweak a Mark! Sounds fantastic. That 240 slider way up there is interesting. I’ll have to fiddle when my IIb comes back…between 1 and 12 months I’m told ha! He must be getting busy or deciding to take more time to himself. Either way, looking forward to...

Bandit, totally agree. I was messing with different 6l6’s for a while. 415’s all the way up to 448’s. I couldn’t quite get it dialed in with any of them, so I went back to the str450’s. It’s a better sound to my ears with these el34’s. I think this is where it will stay.

Welp, just got a mark IIb. No loop mod. Needs a little help: (sliders are half functioning…a few push pulls are debatable) I’m going to send in to the man (MB) because it’s what anyone should do to protect their investment while he still graciously provides his services. A comment before it...

Morn! I just purchased a used VII...still on the fence. When I bought it had EL34's in it. I put some 420's in it and like those so far. One thing I noticed is when running a loop pedal (pigtronix) thought the loop, the volume is inconsistent when switching between channels (lets say I record a...

It started working....not sure if I did something different or what, but thank you for the suggestions!

Hi all, I just picked up a used Mark VII (000593). I'm a III, IV and V owner so still getting used to the newer features. I plugged in my headphones yesterday and got nothing. I'm assuming its just a plug in and adjust the level for sound?? Is there a switch I'm missing? I reached out to Mesa...

This is my green stripe with a “+” mod done by Mike Bendinelli. His MB initials in red, and he wrote the 3+ when the mod was done. Further evidence of his handiwork can be found inside the chassis.

Thank you for the comp videos!! I’ve referenced several times.

Ugh. I just bought one of these off of reverb. The seller would not ship, so I found a local to pick up in NY area and deliver to a shipping place. I paid $825 for the cab, and total shipping was $600 lol. I then put mesa EVMs in the bottom (another $500) and badcat V30s up top ($300) to get it...

Morn! I have a markIII + and a mark IV. I put some ev’s in the bottom row and like them much better. I think I’m just not a fan of the mc90’s up top. I picked up some badcat version V30’s I’m going to try. Dull is prob a bad description…just not as lively as my 2x12 recto. Not bad, just...

Howdy, So I just got a 4YB half back. It has the original mc90’s and the vintage 50’s down below. I’m running it through my green stipe mark III+. Initially, my ears were not completely loving it. Im used to a 2x12 recto cab, so this has quite a different flavor. I’ve read that the evms are...

Thank you all for your replies! The 4x12 fell through unfortunately, so still looking. You are correct with the v30’s in my 2x12. I do like them, but it’s a lot of sizzle lol. I have a C90 and, just picked up an evm12l. Both 8 ohm. Maybe I’ll find another pair and build a 4x12 cab, or run them...

Fretout, I’m about to purchase a 4yb cab like the one you commented on 10 years ago (mc90s and eminence v50s I think) I’m using a recto 2x12 currently with my mark III but want to try something else. Comments on your cab? I play heavier, melodic type stuff. Wondering if I’m better waiting for...

The pins on the others will be in the same orientation. I use those as a reference when holding the V1 tube, then I go in lol. It still a pain, but I have an idea as to where the pin gap should be. I can’t remember if you can go in the front, but pop the grill off and check? Easy enough if you...

I enjoyed my Mark V for years. I always used the mark IV setting on the red channel, and was very content with the high gain sound (and the clean too) until I got into some of these classics. This mark III is really amazing. Im pretty amazed by the clean as well. It’s tough to find the sweet...

I almost bought a blue stripe, but this green was well priced so I went for it. Mike did ask if I preferred pentode or triode when I gave it to him (I stuck w pentode) but did not offer a switch. In your opinion, what does pulling the R2 pot do when you are in lead (the + mod)? Mike says it...