The long screw in the center of the chassis??

[edward]

Anyone take out their chassis yet? Just curious, but looking up at the tubes, around the center of my 5:25 chassis, there is a long screw that seems to do absolutely nothing? anyone know what this is for? Grounding? Vibration? ???

Edward

 

[GD_NC]

That screw is in most of the DC's too. I think its there to dampen vibration.

 

[edward]

Hmmm, vibration. That makes sense. I don't have one in my DC5 (A version), though.

Edward

 

[guywithboogie]

My DC5 had one. Never knew what it was for. Thanks

 

[UKBoogieboy]

What are the 4 screws for in the baffle, they do nothing and don't come out the other side.

 

[GD_NC]

The 4 screws in the baffle are spacers to keep the grill from vibrating against the baffle. All mesa cabs and combos I've ever owned have had them.

 

[smd24fan]

Vibration for sure. My Express I used to own would get all microphonic at loud volumes. Took it to an authorized repair shop, guy tightened that bad boy and the problem disappeared.

 

[weissach r&d]

yep vibration dampening for sure. be sure to loosen it before chassis removal.it will cause it to stick. also don't tighten more than just past snug. can warp chassis. cheers!