Folks,..in need of a valve protector grill for my F50..any ideas on where to purchase one in the UK. I've been on all second hand sites for a while now with no luck
Thanks..Paul
F50 Rear Valve Mesh Protector
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F50 Rear Valve Mesh Protector
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Re: F50 Rear Valve Mesh Protector
Hi Paul,
Are you wanting the mesh to keep the amp original, aesthetics? Or, do you need it to actually protect the valves from people, or people from the valves?
Unless you have small kids about the amp will operate fine and is relatively safe without the mesh protector. My MkII doesn't have one standard, and I've taken the one off my MkV (in storage). I guess Boogie have to put them on to reduce their liability and to keep us safe.
I think you will have trouble if chasing down an original replacement. Unless someone on this site offers you theirs you're probably easier to contact Boogie and ask if they can cut and bend a new one for you.
Are you wanting the mesh to keep the amp original, aesthetics? Or, do you need it to actually protect the valves from people, or people from the valves?
Unless you have small kids about the amp will operate fine and is relatively safe without the mesh protector. My MkII doesn't have one standard, and I've taken the one off my MkV (in storage). I guess Boogie have to put them on to reduce their liability and to keep us safe.
I think you will have trouble if chasing down an original replacement. Unless someone on this site offers you theirs you're probably easier to contact Boogie and ask if they can cut and bend a new one for you.
Ory
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Re: F50 Rear Valve Mesh Protector
Are you looking for a screen or the aluminium bar? I've only seen the bar. You could fabricate such a thing easily enough.
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Re: F50 Rear Valve Mesh Protector
Thanks for the replies..I'm looking one as the mains cable tends to coil upwards in the direction of the valves after playing and I don't want it damaged by heat of the valves etc
I've seen one with the bars as well but the mesh has a bottom which would stop any contact
I've seen one with the bars as well but the mesh has a bottom which would stop any contact
PRS Custom 24 - PRS CE 22 - SVL 61 Reserve Stratocaster with SVL 59 Reserves - Fender 57 Reissue Strat with SVL 59 Reserves - Lowden O23 - Lowden F32cx - Takamine TNV 460SC - Tokai LSF 100 Les Paul - Levinson Blade Strat - Mesa/Boogie F50.
Re: F50 Rear Valve Mesh Protector
Bear in mind it's a pain in the ass to put the mains and foot pedal lead away, or at least it is in mine.
Re: F50 Rear Valve Mesh Protector
Easier to secure the cable lower down rather than worry about the mesh. I always remove mine and they're stacked in the garage until I sell it.