Studio Preamp - Rack mounted

[japster]

Hi,

I've aquired as a freebie with 2 guitars I bought a Mesa Boogie Studio Preamp, it's all Valve and has rack mount brackets.

It works fine and still has a factory tag on it stating it has a serial number of SP-5864.

I just wondered how old it was and how much it's worth ?

Any Help appreciated

Thanks,

Craig

 

[zodiac272]

Hey,

Nice preamp... Based on a Mark IIC preamp, close to the IIC+. I think MB started production in 1986, so maybe your is from '88 or '89. I have seen them sell online from 400 to 550. It should have a nice organic sound, and will work well with a tube power amp like the MB 50/50 or 2:90. good luck with it!

scott

 

[japster]

Excellent,

great info thanks,

Craig

 

[talltxguy]

I bought a Studio Pre last year and foolishly sold it. After going through different preamps, I returned to the SP because nothing compares to the tone & dynamics.

If you check the BAY religiously, you can find a good deal on an SP - usually low to mid 400's. Seems like the average going price is @ $475.

I've run an SP with a 50/50, a 20/20, an ADA solid state power amp, and am currently running it with a 295. By far, the SP sounds best with 295. 2nd place was the 50/50. 3rd place was the 20/20. And in last place was the ADA solid state power amp.

 

[RectoStudioGuy]

I've had my Studio for many years and can't part with it at this point. Amazing tone with my 50/50's!...esp for smooth lead passages where it's voicing can really be heard. I think I paid $425 and it was well worth it.

 

[tonefreak25]

I have had mine for 2 or so years now running with a Mesa 2:50 and am constantly re-falling in love with it!! With good tubes in it the tones can be nothing short of miraculous. (that being said constant GAS is a real pain and I know I would kick myself it I sold it)

 

[RectoStudioGuy]

If forced to say a negative word about the Studio I would have to say that because of it's circuitry layout it's make the controls very sensitive. You even look at 'em sideways and they change. That being said, it's a small price to pay for greatness.