Is there an easier way to change preamp tubes in my MKIIC+

[Jim Ed Love]

I just got done replacing some preamp tubes on my MKIIC+. I had to remove the chassis in order to get at the V3 and V4. There must be an easier way. Anyone?

 

[MrMarkIII]

Flip it upside down (on the handle) or on its side. Set it on a table at least waist high. If it's a combo, remove the speaker (it's front-mounted, remember to unplug it first). Removing the speaker gives you a huge access hole from the front.
Hope this helps

 

[Jim Ed Love]

Flip it upside down (on the handle) or on its side. Set it on a table at least waist high. If it's a combo, remove the speaker (it's front-mounted, remember to unplug it first). Removing the speaker gives you a huge access hole from the front.
Hope this helps

Sorry, I forgot to mention that this is a small head style. I put it on a table and flipped around but there is hardware in the way. I removed the power tubes. I guess I am stuck removing the chassis.

 

[av8or3]

I'll agree that it's tough, but you shouldn't have to remove the chassis. I remove the power tubes, then unplug thespeaker & reverb cables.
You should be able to get to all of them from there. I think the idea about flipping it over on it's top on a table is a good idea as well, with a flashlight you'ld be able to see the pin orientation when removing the tubes and that would make it easier to install them.
Good news is , you don't have to do it very often
Jim

 

[av8or3]

Sorry, I forgot to mention that this is a small head style. I put it on a table and flipped around but there is hardware in the way. I removed the power tubes. I guess I am stuck removing the chassis.

OoooKaaaa... Haven't done one of them yet.
Jim

 

[Jim Ed Love]

The metal thing between the tubes is in the way.

 

[Boogiebabies]

I was thinking how big of a pain this is as well until I saw a GTS head shell.
He makes them in a way that if you remove the front panel you can get to all the pre's.
In the end, it's a real solution.

 

[steve_k]

That Tung Sol power tube isn't looking too healthy either!

Steve

 

[Jim Ed Love]

That Tung Sol power tube isn't looking too healthy either!

Steve

Why? Because of the black spot? Those tubes don't have more than a few hundred hours on them. I will be getting a new set in a couple of months.

 

[Jim Ed Love]

I was thinking how big of a pain this is as well until I saw a GTS head shell.
He makes them in a way that if you remove the front panel you can get to all the pre's.
In the end, it's a real solution.

It's a solution but for how much money?

 

[dodger916]

I was thinking how big of a pain this is as well until I saw a GTS head shell.
He makes them in a way that if you remove the front panel you can get to all the pre's.
In the end, it's a real solution.

It's a solution but for how much money?

Contact board member gts. His prices are competitive and his work exceptional. I put my C+ in one of his cabs. In fact, Boogiebabies is working on my C+ right now with the GTS (George) headshell.

OT: Jim: How do you like the 5881s? I was thinking of trying a duet or quad for my C+.

 

[Jim Ed Love]

I was thinking how big of a pain this is as well until I saw a GTS head shell.
He makes them in a way that if you remove the front panel you can get to all the pre's.
In the end, it's a real solution.

It's a solution but for how much money?

Contact board member gts. His prices are competitive and his work exceptional. I put my C+ in one of his cabs. In fact, Boogiebabies is working on my C+ right now with the GTS (George) headshell.

OT: Jim: How do you like the 5881s? I was thinking of trying a duet or quad for my C+.

I love the sound of the Tung Sol 6l6 in my C+.

 

[dodger916]

Contact board member gts. His prices are competitive and his work exceptional. I put my C+ in one of his cabs. In fact, Boogiebabies is working on my C+ right now with the GTS (George) headshell.

OT: Jim: How do you like the 5881s? I was thinking of trying a duet or quad for my C+.

I love the sound of the Tung Sol 6l6 in my C+.

Oh...sorry Why did I think you had 5881s??