DC-5 Front Light went out?

[rfrazee]

The front blue jewel light on my DC-5 wont turn on! The rest of the amp turns on but the light won't light up. How do I fix the light?

 

[thunda1216]

you have to replace the bulb..unscrew the jewel lens for starters...

 

[rfrazee]

Yea I figured that.. Does the light just pull out of the front? Or does it unscrew? The bulb broke when I was trying to get it out and I'm not sure what to do now..

 

[Monsta-Tone]

It has a "Bayonet" type socket with 2 retainer pins.
Here is a direct replacement: http://www.tubesandmore.com/products/P-47

Unplug the amp.
Use the eraser end of a #2 pencil.
Gently push it into the hole until it stops.
Then, push it a little further, the bulb is spring loaded.
Turn the pencil counter clockwise (toward your left hand).
Once the retainer pins have been properly aligned, you should be able to use tweezers or small needle nose pliers to get it out.
You could probably even lay the amp on it's face (gently) after you've aligned the pins, it might just fall out.

 

[rfrazee]

Thank you so much! I already ordered a replacement from Mesa so that will be here in a day or two.. but thanks for the link.