THB_bassman
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I just got one of these to use with my old diesel 1x15 cabs. I'm not sure the age of it, it has black leather-like covering, not quite the same texture as the tolex on my other Mesa/Boogie cabs.
I have a couple questions for you with more knowledge of these.
First, the knob on the back for the horn adjustment seemingly does nothing. Turning it full right, full left, or in the middle makes no difference to the sound of the cab. I have looked inside, at the wire connections and it's all solid. I removed the knob/pot assembly and using an ohmmeter read across the two leads which go to the speakers. There is no change in the reading. Are there known to be problems with this unit, or are replacements available?
Next, the speakers themselves. I think they are original EV 10s, but the only markings I can find on the two speakers are the numbers:
1810-2596 stamped on the magnets. Can anyone confirm these are EVs?
Third, the jack plate. This one has (one) 1/4" jack in it, has "8 ohms" printed on it and a decal (sticker) which says "4x10 BASS, COMBINED POWER CAPACITY 600 WATTS". Strange decal to have on a 2x10 cab.
This makes me think that parts were changed at some point, or else the cab was simply made with the wrong decal and has gone unnoticed for years.
Any information is appreciated.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h133/THB-bassdude/mesa2x10.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h133/THB-bassdude/mesa2x10plate.jpg
I have a couple questions for you with more knowledge of these.
First, the knob on the back for the horn adjustment seemingly does nothing. Turning it full right, full left, or in the middle makes no difference to the sound of the cab. I have looked inside, at the wire connections and it's all solid. I removed the knob/pot assembly and using an ohmmeter read across the two leads which go to the speakers. There is no change in the reading. Are there known to be problems with this unit, or are replacements available?
Next, the speakers themselves. I think they are original EV 10s, but the only markings I can find on the two speakers are the numbers:
1810-2596 stamped on the magnets. Can anyone confirm these are EVs?
Third, the jack plate. This one has (one) 1/4" jack in it, has "8 ohms" printed on it and a decal (sticker) which says "4x10 BASS, COMBINED POWER CAPACITY 600 WATTS". Strange decal to have on a 2x10 cab.
This makes me think that parts were changed at some point, or else the cab was simply made with the wrong decal and has gone unnoticed for years.
Any information is appreciated.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h133/THB-bassdude/mesa2x10.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h133/THB-bassdude/mesa2x10plate.jpg