WTB: Rectoverb COMBO

[MusicManJP6]

I'm looking for a mint condition (or close) and fully functional ROV or TOV combo. I think a 2x12 would be too heavy, but I'm not sure the exact difference in weight, so I'm open to either one. I know the 1x12 is a good 75 lbs in itself!

Qualifying combos should, again, be in EXCELLENT condition, include a cover, have good tubes in it (JJ's a major plus!) and casters would be a definite plus as well (due to weight)!

Hit me up if you have one available!!!!!!! I'm unloading my F-30 this weekend most likely so i'll be without an amp soon!

Adam

 

[disassembled]

Sh!t man you go through amps more than me!!


Greg

 

[MusicManJP6]

What can I say?! GAS is a biznitch... Haha. At least I'm sticking with Mesas! It's just a matter of which Mesa is best for my style of playing and budget... :wink:

 

[dodger916]

I had a ROV for a while and really liked it. However, I believe they only come in a 1x12 combo, or at least new ones do. If you decide on a ROV, make sure you get a Series II easily identified by three modes in Channel 2. I think Mesa also upgraded the fx loop, but don't quote me.

Good luck...great amps!

 

[MusicManJP6]

thanks for the info! i did not know about the series II difference! You might be right about the 2x12 availability. That would be fine with me to have a 1x12 ROV, so all is well. I guess it's the TOV's that are mostly 2x12s?

 

[Monsta-Tone]

They supposedly changed the footswitching circuit so that there was no delay when changing channels too.


ROV - 1x12 combo, very large cab, lots of bass for a combo, 60 pounds or so, MC-90 speaker
TOV - 2x12 combo, weighs about 100 pounds, but sounds like thunder from Mt Olympus, Vintage 30 speakers


ROV - decent to sucky reverb
TOV - nice tube reverb

ROV - great cleans and distortion
TOV - same, but has the Blues setting on the Red channel, which is really loud, but freaking sweet


I've had both amps, well, my TOV was a head, but....

They are both really great amps and nowhere near as complicated as your Roadster was.

 

[MusicManJP6]

Thanks for the info Monsta-Tone! Sounds like a ROV is the way to go given the weight...

Guy is coming tomorrow to pick up the F-30 so i'm in need of an amp!

 

[Monsta-Tone]

No worries, I'm always glad to help out.


I've been thinking about picking up an ROV and replacing the reverb with tube reverb. Also maybe replacing the Raw setting with a Blues setting.

 

[MusicManJP6]

No worries, I'm always glad to help out.


I've been thinking about picking up an ROV and replacing the reverb with tube reverb. Also maybe replacing the Raw setting with a Blues setting.

Is all that possible?

 

[Monsta-Tone]

Not easy, but definitely possible. The chassis is so big that you could almost add another amp in there.

 

[MusicManJP6]

The GAS hurts so bad! Beano is not cutting it this time!!

 

[MusicManJP6]

I found an '06 ROV combo in MINT condition with all papers, sales receipt, warranty, and everything for $1000 and I have to drive 3 hours to pick it up. Is this a good deal?

 

[Monsta-Tone]

I've seen them go for anywhere between $700 to $1,200.

The fact that you can drive there makes a bit of difference. It sucks to buy a broken piece of crap on ebay.


Here are some completed ones on ebay.

http://search-completed.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&fcl=3&dfsp=32&catref=C6&from=R2&satitle=rect-o-verb+-case&sacat=43374%26catref%3DC6&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=88061&sabfmts=1&saobfmts=insif&fis=2&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=32%26fsoo%3D2

http://search-completed.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&fcl=3&dfsp=1&catref=C6&from=R2&satitle=rectoverb+-case&sacat=43374%26catref%3DC6&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=88061&sabfmts=1&saobfmts=insif&fis=2&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D2

 

[MusicManJP6]

Thanks for the links! Looks like $850 is about the cheapest they tend to go for in any condition. The one I'm looking at is dead mint like I said and no shipping to worry about. I'm thinking very seriously about going for it, but i'll have to put a few hundred on a credit card to afford it until the tax stimulus comes in... I'll give it a few days and see how I feel about it then I guess...

 

[Mystic-Creations]

I say make the trip, if you have the time. If all else you get a nice drive, 6 hours to catch up on some of your favorite or long lost favorite cd's. If it works out, it will be a very happy drive home.

 

[MusicManJP6]

I definitely have the time and can get the money. I think i'll sleep on it and let the seller know by Wednesday just to be sure it is the best I can do for the money...

Now, in a perfect world I'd have the seller ship the amp to Voodoo amps and have them do the standard mod on it (that adds another $295). I've heard the mod makes Rectoverbs sound incredible!! But, that's only in a dream. The stock amp is fantastic in itself so somehow i'll have to make do... :lol:

 

[vertigo_]

we should start a guessing game : " what will be adam's next amp?" . LOL

 

[Monsta-Tone]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I would laugh harder, but I am just as bad.

 

[MusicManJP6]

I just PMed the guy on Harmony Central and told him I'd take his amp off his hands. Hopefully he can meet me next Sunday! I sold my Keeley MT-2 in less than an hour on eBay so i took that as a sign. Haha.

I did the math and this ROV combo will be my 5th Mesa in a year - 4th actual model change though. I joined up here June 4th, 2007 and started with a Mark IV medium head, then went to a short head, then traded for a Roadster head. Then sold the Roadster and grabbed the F-30. I really hope this next amp is the last amp change I make! There's no other Mesas I am interested in... 8) :lol:

Anyway, thanks for the help fellas! I'll post pics once I get it back to the house next weekend...

Adam