Mesa 20:20

[NightRider]

Hi, I am looking to get a 20:20, what would be a good trade/buying value.... I was thinking 500 or so... is that too high or low? Thanks

 

[RectoStudioGuy]

Of that depends on the condition and age, but I'd say 500 isn't horible for either party... but get it cheaper if you can.

 

[NightRider]

Cool thanks... it looks to be in real good condition... and its a Silver faced one... if that means anything... as you can see I am new to the Mesa world

 

[RectoStudioGuy]

Silver faced 20/20's aren't different than black faced, just older. Might want to inquire if the deep mod has been done.

 

[NightRider]

Will do thanks

 

[NightRider]

THe DEEP mod....thats taken the caps out right? If it hasn't been done... I'll try it as is... if don't like it... I will do it if its not to difficult... later Rick

 

[NightRider]

Ok the guy said 1 channel is modded.... the other is not... guess I'll compare them and go from there.... thanks

 

[NightRider]

Getting ready to unpack her.... but want to make sure I don't screw things up... would I run it like this... pre amp, BBE, 20:20??? and how would I run it to my cab...

the words above the inputs says stereo wiring

 

[RectoStudioGuy]

I am presuming that you intend to run a stereo set-up, therefore you need to know if that 8ohm designation is overall or per side. I it's like the G-Flex cabs it overall and stereo is half that rating, therefore...out of the 4ohm each side of 20/20 into each side of cab. You'd best be served by putting a meter to each side of that cab to verify.

 

[NightRider]

thanks...Each side reads 8 ohms

 

[NightRider]

OK scratch the 8 ohms... I put a speaker cable in each jack, at the same time... read each cable and each of them read 16 ohms...

 

[RectoStudioGuy]

So you've got 16ohm speakers, run out of the 8ohms outputs A&B from your 20/20 into L&R of your cab.

 

[NightRider]

OK got the amp... UPS drop kicked it.... anyone know how much it will cost to repair it? The amp works after a tube replacement....

 

[ando]

I wouldn't bother getting it fixed professionally, unless UPS have agreed to pay for it. If you disassemble the front and remove the faceplate, you should be able to straighten the plate and bend the brackets straight with some pretty basic tools and a bit of care. Shouldn't be a big job at all. The real question is, does it sound ok?

 

[NightRider]

Yeah waiting on UPS to check it out.... to see if they will pay for it... i know some machinist and sheet metal guys(in the Air Force).... it had one damaged tube... but replaced it and its great... the seller said only one channel is deep modded... but I haven't checked to see which one(by sound I would say A)... so waiting on UPS before i mod the other channel... it kills my Marshall JCM 800 2210... I think I just might be going Boogie for now on

 

[RectoStudioGuy]

I recently went through something similar, though far more extreme on a 50/50. It looked like it got kicked down lots of stairs. Went to Boogie, fixed tested, new face, seller paid...all was good.

 

[NightRider]

Do you know how much the faceplate cost??? Seller is workingwith me.... just waiting on UPS now

 

[RectoStudioGuy]

No, but Mesa can tell you over the phone. Richard Duvall (service manager) 707-789-3324ph. 707-765-1503fax

 

[NightRider]

Cool... thanks a million....

 

[Cheycaster]

Use a vice and gently squeeze it back into shape...