Lonestar Classic 50/100 ohm question

[Smokieboy]

I just picked up a Lonestar Classic 50/100 112 combo for $900 in great condition but it came with a 16 ohm V30.
Would running a 16 ohm V30 hurt my Lonestar out of the 8 ohm jack? I am changing it out for a 8 ohm MC90 but I don't know how long the previous owner ran this speaker. Super dumb. :shock: The amp seems to be fine other than the Gain channel not sounding so good but I'm sure it's because of the miss matching of ohms. I played it thru a 8 ohm Budda cab and it sounded much better.

Thanks
Brad
New Lonestar owner in Los Angeles

 

[djw]

I am pretty sure that running a 16 ohm load on the 8 ohm output is actually correct if you're using the 50 watt setting. At 100, it's not AS correct, but acceptable. It might explain what you're hearing, but I'd wager volume is the greater factor... louder is better with the Drive channel.

 

[plan-x]

That is an acceptable mismatch. Here's a manual. Save it in your computer. Page 25 starts the speaker impedance section.
http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/Lonestar.pdf

 

[Smokieboy]

Thank you for the ohmage info. This explains alot.
Very cool