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[goneloco]

express

 

[plan-x]

Start with connections, footswitch, the V-3 tube. Oops, V-4, just checked the manual.

 

[djw]

Yeah, my reverb has been a little funky too, and finally seems to have settled into barely-audible when cranked. I tried swapping v4, checked connections, took it out and shook it... nada. I finally just yesterday dropped it off at the warranty repair guy in the area. I'm sad. Good timing though, as I'm about to go on vacation, so hopefully it'll all be in ship shape by the time I get back. I'll report back when I hear what the problem was.

 

[goneloco]

who did you call to set up the repair?
I live in northern california as well.

 

[djw]

who did you call to set up the repair?
I live in northern california as well.

I took it to Powerage, in Oakland. Where are you? You should check the authorized repair locator at mesa:
http://www.mesaboogie.com/US/Dealers/locator/zip_search_r.php

There's a certified Mesa shop in Vallejo too.

 

[gitbuddy]

Hello all, apologies for reviving a long dead thread, but I have a question on a similar subject.

I recently picked up a pre-owned Lonestar Classic. It works great, except the reverb control on channel 2 doesn't seem to do anything (it works just fine on channel 1). What could it be?

I know that the 'verb effect on my Nomad is next to non-existent on channels 2 and 3 and the Web says 'yep - it's super subtle on that amp on those channels', so is this something similar for the Lonestar or do you reckon it as a fault? If so, how would I begin to diagnose?

Thanks everyone and rock on.

 

[djw]

It's not working. The reverb should NOT be subtle in either channel when cranked.

 

[gitbuddy]

Thanks djw.

Any other pointers pls anyone? Could it be something simple like a tube for the 'verb circuit? I'd hate to haul it into a tech for something that might be easily rectified...

Cheers

 

[plan-x]

Sure, try another tube. A known good one. Swap v2(1 or 3) with v4 (rev).

 

[djw]

Yeah, couldn't hurt to try another tube, but I pretty much doubt it's a tube issue if the reverb works in one channel and not in the other.

I just had my reverb fixed under warranty, and the issue was a bad reverb transformer. But the issue manifested in both channels, so that might not be your problem either. I guess if it were my amp at this point I'd be looking up a tech. :roll:

 

[tbboogie]

You might also check the Pot for the Channel 2 Reverb. If it took a hit while moving it around, it could be damaged. Does it feel looser than other pots?