Dual Rectifier serial number

[heracy]

Hey guys is this serial number valid? got a Dr R 412 JT for sale im looking at buying.? I here anything under 500 are the best. I have a diezel vh4 and a bunch of other amps, but i was just in the studio and used a really old Dr and it was amazing. THe one i had from 98 sucked big time, Mushy city. Thanks guys

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[Elpelotero]

if you mean the one on ebay, yes it is valid.

 

[Russ]

What is the JT? I was the one who asked about the serial # on it but was wondering what that JT was all about. Japanese Transformers? I doubt it but just throwing it out there.

 

[Elpelotero]

:arrow:

 

[Elpelotero]

i guess i overlooked that part...you'd have to ask BB or give the Mesa factory a call...I'd act fast before the auction ends. Perhaps ask the guy to give you pics of the back of the amp or ask him for readings on the transformers.

 

[Johnson]

Anyone find out what the JT stands for?

 

[Johnson]

Mesa Boogie just called me back and said that they have never heard of a Dual Rectifier serial number that had "JT" at the end of it. :!: :?:

 

[Russ]

It was probably a typo or the guy was signing his e-mail but then decided to write more but forgot to remove the sig.

 

[Johnson]

I asked the seller to clarify if JT was part of the serial number or a typo, or a persons name etc. he just replied with "the serial number is R412JT". So i dunno...with 0 feedback, it is enough to scare me off!

 

[Russ]

Interesting...

 

[Elpelotero]

i'd say forget the amp...another will come along.

 

[Guitarzan]

So i dunno...with 0 feedback, it is enough to scare me off!

You'll know if the next buyer flips it on ebay in the next several weeks. Keep an eye on it. I wouldn't bid. .02

 

[Russ]

The price is high too...

 

[Guitarzan]

It's not looking good.

 

[Kung-Fool]

Personally I wouldn't take the chance. Bad communication is always a good sign that there might be problems later on. And I sure as hell wouldn't pay shipping on that junk cabinet!

 

[Johnson]

Yeah, I know. Its ashame too b/c Im looking for a pre-500 or i guess pre-503 now.

 

[Johnson]

AHA!!! :idea: I got to the bottom of it. It turns out the R412JT refers to the type of cabinet the guy is selling ie a randall 412 JT something or other. I talked the seller through where to find the rectifier s/n and he said that the actual serial number is R0642. Don't know if anyone cares since the auction is going to end in less than 30 min, but I thought I'd post it anyway!

 

[heracy]

i stayed away from it. I had a funny feeling. I picked up a mark III with eq rev etc, Im going to have it III+ and a few other things done to it when it comes in. Im keeping my eye out for a pre 503 recto though. Its going to sound killer with my vh4 side by side u know