Mark I on Ebay...RCS initials...Fender Xformer!

[chipaudette]

Hi All,

With the two old articles posted recently about Randall Smith and about the factory, it put me in a mind to go look up what is happening price-wise for those old Mark I's.

Well, here's one on eBay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/1976-Mesa-Boogi...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f2d4287f

1976...RCS initials...Fender transformer. Sweet. $1300. Is that reasonable?

I really dig the Fender transformer. How long did Mr Smith keep using Fender parts?

Chip

 

[phyrexia]

well, it's not all original. a couple of the caps appear to have been replaced. i am no mark i expert.

perhaps JOEY B or Boogiebabies would chip in with an opinion.

 

[zebpedersen]

An RCS Mark I is really not that uncommon.

That amp was built in November 1976, so the Fender transformer isn't anything to get excited about either. It's still a great amp, but no more special than any other Mark I.

 

[Boogiebabies]

Fender didn't use plastic wires in the 70's. They used cotton so I would say the OT is a recent replacement.

 

[chipaudette]

OT replacement is a pretty big deal. That could have a pretty decent impact on the sound/feel of the amp.

Chip

 

[Boogiebabies]

OT replacement is a pretty big deal. That could have a pretty decent impact on the sound/feel of the amp.

Chip

Especially when it falls off.

 

[chipaudette]

Wow, I hadn't noticed that they only used 2 of the 4 screws to hold it in place. Yikes!

Chip