Central Scrutinizer
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I just picked up this 1977 Mark I:
Good price. Initially, very disappointed. Sounded like crap! Not having any Boogiexperience, I posted on another forum for help. Some useful stuff.
First, the reverb tank was not secured other than 2 oversize wood screws that were not screwed in more than 1/4 of the way. I put proper screws in it, but no avail, it screamed with the slightest setting with feedback. Sounded so-so with no reverb.
Well, I felt something in the grill. All screws securing the speaker were completely loose and the speaker almost fell out when I removed the grill.
I was most disappointed. I screwed it back in. Still the reverb problem. Pulled the chassis- found a 12AX7 in the reverb. Switched it for a 12AT7 and KaCHING! What an amp!
I just put down my '57 Junior and have just been floored! Great sounding, versatile, and LOUD! I've been having a blast with it.
Here's some gut shots:
Couple of questions:
1. What is the 1/4" Jack between the reverb inputs for in the last photo?
2. Does it appear all original?
Sorry for such basic questions, but I'm just not that familiar with the Boogies.....but I want to be!
Thanks for any help.
Darren.
Good price. Initially, very disappointed. Sounded like crap! Not having any Boogiexperience, I posted on another forum for help. Some useful stuff.
First, the reverb tank was not secured other than 2 oversize wood screws that were not screwed in more than 1/4 of the way. I put proper screws in it, but no avail, it screamed with the slightest setting with feedback. Sounded so-so with no reverb.
Well, I felt something in the grill. All screws securing the speaker were completely loose and the speaker almost fell out when I removed the grill.
I was most disappointed. I screwed it back in. Still the reverb problem. Pulled the chassis- found a 12AX7 in the reverb. Switched it for a 12AT7 and KaCHING! What an amp!
I just put down my '57 Junior and have just been floored! Great sounding, versatile, and LOUD! I've been having a blast with it.
Here's some gut shots:
Couple of questions:
1. What is the 1/4" Jack between the reverb inputs for in the last photo?
2. Does it appear all original?
Sorry for such basic questions, but I'm just not that familiar with the Boogies.....but I want to be!
Thanks for any help.
Darren.