Recent content by tfletcher02

How long is the break in/burn in time for new tubes? My stock Mesa tubes sound great and getting better it seems!

Hey everyone! I haven't even played my amp and have new tubes on the way. The gold lions kt77 and the Siemens Nos el34. As mentioned I have some of preamp tubes on the way as well. Any recommendations on better quality 6l6 and 6v6's? Or equals...or which to start with ? Bandits knowledge is...

After bandits post about the gold lions...and other ideas..i bought a bunch of tubes. I haven't even received my amp yet and im changing things lol! Power tubes - gold lion kt 77 Preamp tubes v1 and 2 NOS JAN GE 12AX7WA V3 NOS Westinghouse (USA) 12AX7 Short Plate v 4 and v7 NOS RFT...

I have the same questions about cabs. There are tons of options and I unfortunately don't have any cabs in hand yet. So I'm starting from scratch...and regardless of how many times this question may be asked, I enjoy reading the answers and opinions! I did have a mesa pr guy tell me the half...

Bandit, What about tube change requirements on the v:35 (like (edit:) apemans thread in mark v)? I thought about a v 35 with a flux drive eq...as a 3rd channel option. Curious about opinions on this? Thanks again!!!

How are the effects loop and "brittleness" in the 35 versus what some talk about in the V? Do Tube changes have relevance here? I have thought about putting a flux five in front of a V:35 as a "3rd channel" ...but would really like a third channel and effects loop that work well!

Probably the wrong place to post the 2nd part of my question...but... What tubes did you order? I mean if I buy a newer mark V and said, "im changing all the tubes"....do you order mesa tubes and AT7 from another company or just change em all to JJ's or some other companies tubes? whats...

Thank you guys for responding...not sure how to thank you directly on the forum but thanks. I read about the tube changes and it seems "straight forward". In many ways it seems as Though I'm splitting hairs in choosing the correct amp! It seems highly possible, like many of you, that this will...

Hey bgh! Thanks for the reply! You have opened my eyes to some things about the mark iv. I went and did some research and it looks like a great option. I didn't realize it had silent recording. Most of the "modern" options are lower volume possibilities and quiet circuits (assumptions about...

Hey everyone! Brand new here and I feel like I have read the entire site in 3 days! Great resource and community! I'm in pursuit of a Mesa! Problem is, I'm not sure which one, so any help and opinions are welcomed and appreciated! I've been using a line 6 helix and want to get back in the amp...