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Mesa V-Twin HELP

 

1/21/2001 12:01 AM
Lee	Mesa V-Twin HELP Hi:     I have a chance to pick up a Mesa V-Twin at a pawn shop. It has been 'smoked' , they say it was plugged into the wrong power supply ??? Anyways, I've never played one of these before so:     1) How do they sound?     2) Are they easy to fix/tweak?     3) is it worth $100 if it can be fixed?         Thanks In Advance For ANy Helps         Lee

 

1/21/2001 1:54 AM
Lee

 
 

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1/21/2001 2:02 AM

Steve A.

Lee:             You might want to pass on this one because they can often be found on-line for ~$200 used. The double-sided circuit board is jam packed with components and not the easiest thing to work on. Looking at the schematic I have a hunch that it cooked the 1:18 step-up transformer.             If it comes with the correct power supply I'd say that it might be worth $50; if the power supply is missing then I'd offer $25 for it. (The case alone is way cool.)             The sound is a matter of preference; I like the clean and blues channels but the solo channel is a bit over the top...         Steve Ahola

 

1/21/2001 2:07 AM
Lee	Thanks Steve!         You-Da-Man!         Lee

 

1/21/2001 3:13 AM
Justin	I'll give ya $25 for it. unless of course steve got it first.         -Justin

 

1/21/2001 7:12 PM
Lee	You vultures! I haven't got it yet!         I think I will take Steve's advice and offer them $25 for it. I don't think they have the right power supply for it, so if they don't go for my offer, I'll just pass. ... If you want, just send me $25 and I'll go pick it up for you ... because I'm'a such'a nice'a guy !         Yeah, Yeah, Yeah ...     Lee

 

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