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Thanks, I'll tweak it. And possibly get a TS9. Excellent, I'll check that out.

I've got a Studio Caliber DC-2. Currently my only OD pedal is a Fulltone GT-500. Using that on top of my gain channel doesn't do much to give it an overdriven sound. (in fact, it actually clips it a little). Does anyone have a suggestion for a good overdrive pedal to put in front of a Mesa?

Yes! This is awesome, thanks.

I am looking into embarking on a journey to build my own amp head. I have 7 Mesa Boogie 12AX7 preamp tubes. Every kit I've seen online comes with tubes. Is there a kit that is electronics only? (naturally I would get the power tubes separately, unless a kit came with just power tubes). Also...

All good. As it turned out, I never came into possession of the amp head, so I won't be trying it.

I'm looking to test out a head (Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister 18). I have a spare speaker that I intend to build my own cabinet with. But in the meantime, can I use the 8 ohm jack on the back of my Studio Caliber DC-2? I assume I would be able to do that, without powering the Mesa amp...

Roger that. I am getting a feeling that the notion of the need of a specialized tube for V6 may be only a marketing ploy. I am finding very little literature/documentation on the tube. Also, as I have just bought 6 Mesa Boogie preamp tubes, since there was nothing on their site about a...

by the way, I am a bedroom player, so early breakup would be preferable.

I am in North Carolina, US. I've already purchased 6 12AX7 tubes (not a kit). Will I be alright to retube with the 6 I have, or do I need a special tube for the phase inverter?

Ok. Not entirely clear what my action should be, other than make sure the new preamp tubes are consistent. If I am receiving all 6 new ones from the same place, do I need to do some validation before replacing them all?

One more question about this. Here is that resource for the DC-3 tube positions: https://www.eurotubes.com/store/pc/Mesa-Boogie-DC3-Standard-Retube-Kit-p381.htm The first post indicates that V6 should be balanced. I also have a Mesa enthusiast friend who mentioned that the V6 tube is a...

Awesome, thanks!

I have. The best I get is a description for a DC-3's tube positions. That also has 6 12AX7s. What is the likelihood that the DC-3 and DC-2 have the same positions?

Awesome, thanks. I was hoping it would be more clear...is there a diagram that indicates which preamp tubes powers what? I'm wondering specifically about the FX Loop and rhythm channel.

Thanks. I've got this one. Is there an EE schematic for this model?

Nice intel, thanks!

Roger that, thanks

After I received my DC-2 from the seller at Reverb, I noticed it need some fixing upping (they refunded me some of the cost). The ground prong on the wall plug was damaged and the effects loop didn't work. I took it into a friend to do some TLC. He fixed the plug and put two new power tubes...

Sick gear. I just spent about an hour researching rectifiers. I think I might not want to go that way. They do have a great sound. But part of that is, that sound was all over various albums in the 90s and I think I want to go a different route. Also, the couple of videos I watched talked...

Good call. Thanks for all the info and suggestions. That's a nice kit man. Play on!