My Dual Recto R0162 low serial number = ... ?

[Misery Signals]

Hello,

I had already a three-channel Dual Rectifier head.

Today arrived a new one, a two-channel Dual Rectifier head, wich I bought on Ebay Germany for about 1750$. It seems to have a very low serial number, R0162. I looked up on the internet and read about the first 500 holy grail Recto's and stuff...

Is my "new old" Recto one of these first 500 super-recto's? And if yes, is it worth much more?

Thx in advance...

 

[Johnson]

The good news is that your Amp is one of the first 500 Dual Rectifiers...In fact, it is the 162nd Dual Rectifier ever created. As far as pricing goes, i think it depends somewhat on what options your Rec may or maynot have. For example, Pre-500's with the black chassis and the Aluminum Diamond Plate have been selling on ebay in the US for around $1,300. I think that one with a chrome chassis and black diamond plate would go for a little more. I don't think a Pre500 Chrome Chassis/Black Diamond plate has sold on ebay in a while, except for one that was broken that went for $2550 (but I think that was a fluke, and not a valid indicator of the current market on those blackface chrome chassis amps). But the price is rising. I know that a couple of members said they bought their Pre-500's for $900 a year or so ago. Hope this helps-

 

[Misery Signals]

Hello,

Thank you for the answer. I just have the black chassis and an aluminium Diamond Plate. 1750 $ is fair enough for me, if I imagine what prices Mesa Dual Rectifiers are going for here in Europe. Paid my other three-channel including case 2350$ second hand.

But more important, what is the main difference in sound and construction with the later two-channels?

 

[Johnson]

Yeah, I know that the Mesa's go for alot more overseas. Im not really sure how much a pre500 goes for over there. Maybe someone else on the board knows. To find out more about the specific construction of the early models, search for a thread on this board called "Rectifier Lineage." It will give you more info than I ever could. Let us know what you think about your new amp. I've been very happy with my Pre-500!

 

[Elpelotero]

all I need to say is two things:

You have one of the best amps ever. If you ever sell it, do not consider yourself a guitar player! Lol. A little harsh...just kidding.......not really. :wink:

Secondly, if you like to solo, leave the presence flat. If you like rhythm, this amp is very bright and I suggest you knock the presence down to about 9 or 10 oclock.

 

[bunyok23]

congrats.you now belong to the pre500 clan.

although not having a pre500 (mine is 800+) i do have the pre500 trannys and definitely this dr is warmer.

like elpelotero said. setting it to flat sounds good already. selling my tremo now...

 

[Anonymous]

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[ThunderMonkey]

Congrats on a **** nice score ! Don't worry about what it's worth. The TONE you'll get out of her should make it priceless ! 8)

 

[Elpelotero]

Post some pictures! BTW, it's without a doubt a RF-1C

 

[Russ]

Post some pictures! BTW, it's without a doubt a RF-1C

+1

 

[Misery Signals]

Here are some images of my Rectifier that is about to be sent to me today...

I see that there are no voicing options par channel like clean/pushed and raw/vintage/modern, is that right?

I do also notice that the preamp valves aren't shielded like the new Mesa's... Doesn't cause that hum or feedback???

Nice state though for this amp...

Bart

 

[Elpelotero]

the owner at some point took out the shieldings. I think my rectos have slots for the shieldings, but they're missing also.

THe vintage/modern knobs are on the back.

 

[BENNY]

chome makes it sound better :lol:

 

[Boogiebabies]

They did not have tube shields and since the V1 is not sitting on a transformer, they are not noisy at all.

 

[Misery Signals]

 

[Elpelotero]

how do you like it so far?

 

[Kung-Fool]

I've noticed that some Rectos use a 2 amp fuse and some use a 4 amp fuse. This particular one is a rev C and takes a 2 amp yet mine takes a 4 amp. I wonder why that is?