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Hey everyone, I’ve been away for some time. Been enjoying playing life with my Lonestar. I recently switched to a direct stereo setup and pulled the Studio Pre back into service. She sounds great, but recently I’ve noticed a few oddities. Some I can work around, some that need a solution pretty...

I made a post in another section about a neighbor who has a SERIOUS tube collection. http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=54663&start=0 I have the option of taste testing practically any tube combination. Considering the range of options, I could use some experienced direction on...

I was looking around my local Craigslist for some tubes and came across a neighbor with a listing for some old radios. Being the adventurous type I went to have a look. Well it turned out the radios he was getting rid of didn't use any 12AX7's or anything of use in my Boogies. What he did have...

I've been wondering why there is a big heat sink on the back of so many Mark models when there is nothing behind it? Is it just there to radiate any chassis heat picked up by the power tubes? Maybe serve as a guard for the rear knobs, etc. on the back of the amp? Just curious...

What would be the current value of a very clean, very early Simul-Satellite? I'm in long distance negotiations and am being put into a bidding war.

I'm not sure if this is the best place to post this since my question covers multiple components/areas, but it seemed better than multiple posts. Basically a cap job on a MKIVa, Studio Pre and a Fifty/Fifty. I have a 92 MKIVa that saw regular use up until around 97 then went to sleep in my...

I'm curious what opinions are about the different available expression pedal options. I'm currently using my EB VP/Jr with my Ground Control Pro and it works fine. I have no problems with it aside from the one time it broke its string and there was nowhere to get one before a gig. I'm needing to...

Hey all, I've been reading through the abundance of great topics regarding vintage tubes and had an inspired thought.... I remembered I had an old radio up in the attic and thought it may have some usable tubes in it. So I crawled around until I found it and I think I struck gold. I'll know as...

What are the differences between the fifty/fifty and the 2:50? Aside from the vintage/modern appearence they seem very similar. I notice the bias option for tube swapping on the 2:90 where the fifty/fifty seems to be 6L6 only. I'm looking for a nice pairing to go with a Studio Pre. The...

Compare G-Major and Intellifex Can you list the benefits and features of these two. Most of you guys are knowledgeable on the features/functions of these units. Are there problems or specific versions (silver/black face) with notable differences? Thanks in advance.

I pulled an old rack and Road Case out of deep storage and found the foam turning into a sticky goo. What can I use to remove all traces of the old sticky foam? Is there a particular type of foam used in road cases? Is there a specific glue to use (3M Super 77)? Any help is appreciated...

Hi all, I've been embarking on a quest for a while to choose a wireless. I can never stand in one place while playing and I just hate the tether. I've been through low budget Nady and Samson Pro systems. The two systems that have my attention (around $500) are the: X2 (XDS-PLUS or XDR95)...

If anyone has a Sound Sculpture Headtrip for sale, please PM me. Thanks, Mongo

I tossing around the idea of ending the tap dancing and take my effects to the next level. Right now like the Ground Control Pro has my interest as a controller, but I'm tossed by the choice of switchers. Would it be better to run a GCX and do all of my amp switching with a Gizmo, or just buy...

Hi all, One question that I have been wondering about is related to bias, etc. when replacing tubes. With my 92 MKIVa being a fixed bias amp, what do folks do about maintaining proper voltages, currents, etc when using non-Mesa tubes?. I've always used Mesa tubes because my expectation was that...