Hi out there! Greetings from Germany. I am new in the Forum and this is my first topic, so firstly hello to all of you!
I have recently bought my first Mesa, a Road King of the first series built in August 2005.
Nice amp, but I am experiencing an issue with the built in spring reverb.
Other than in channels 1 & 2 - but where the reverb is still only very subtle even when fully cranked up - in channels 3 & 4 other than in Raw mode the reverb is barely noticeable also with the reverb pot fully cranked.
I have already measured the resistance of the reverb tank with a multi-meter according to instructions received from Trend, a technician from Mesa and the readings confirm that the reverb tank itself seems to be in order. I that case he as advised that probably one or more of the 5532 ICs or J175 JFETs on the reverb circuit is/ are faulty and need/s to be replaced.
I there anybody who owns a Roadking I that can confirm that there should be plenty of reverb available in all channels and modes as I have no experience with Boogies having played (and still playing) Marshalls in my other band.
Also I would like to know about the quality of the built in reverb when in good order. Is it advisable to get the built in reverb repaired or is it more worthwhile to buy a good quality external reverb and put it in one of the effects loops. I would use some reverb not only in clean but also in high gain modes to soften and enrich the tone.
Thanks for your help and advice in advance!
asagi999
I have recently bought my first Mesa, a Road King of the first series built in August 2005.
Nice amp, but I am experiencing an issue with the built in spring reverb.
Other than in channels 1 & 2 - but where the reverb is still only very subtle even when fully cranked up - in channels 3 & 4 other than in Raw mode the reverb is barely noticeable also with the reverb pot fully cranked.
I have already measured the resistance of the reverb tank with a multi-meter according to instructions received from Trend, a technician from Mesa and the readings confirm that the reverb tank itself seems to be in order. I that case he as advised that probably one or more of the 5532 ICs or J175 JFETs on the reverb circuit is/ are faulty and need/s to be replaced.
I there anybody who owns a Roadking I that can confirm that there should be plenty of reverb available in all channels and modes as I have no experience with Boogies having played (and still playing) Marshalls in my other band.
Also I would like to know about the quality of the built in reverb when in good order. Is it advisable to get the built in reverb repaired or is it more worthwhile to buy a good quality external reverb and put it in one of the effects loops. I would use some reverb not only in clean but also in high gain modes to soften and enrich the tone.
Thanks for your help and advice in advance!
asagi999