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Sure you CAN mismatch tubes. Is it a good thing to do? No. Boogie is weird about using plug-and-play tubes rather than adjusting the bias voltage. If your amp has not been mod'd for adjustable fixed bias, I'd certainly consider it. no bias here all stock! yeah I'm sure its the tubes; the amp sounds...

Wow bummer that you are having problems already on your amp. First thing to do is replace the fuse with the proper rated slo blo fuse and try the amp again. Sometimes the fuses get weak over time. If it blows again, then you have more serious problems. I think this amp has SS rectifier right? If so...

You're welcome. That'll be $65. :lol: :shock: Heh, makes me wonder if the person selling that amp couldn't figure out how to fix it. Happy New Year! Yeah no kidding!! So I changed the fuse; I played for about two hours and no issues what so ever!! This amp sounds amazing and I'm not even using any ...

Many times a Slo Blo fuse has a thicker looking element inside it. Like this. [img:300:300]http://musformation.com/slowblow.jpg[/img] Or it can have a solid looking porcelain look to it. [img:240:240]http://www.usspaparts.com/images/605551105.jpg[/img] Not sure if they say Slo Blo on them but it is...

Wow bummer that you are having problems already on your amp. First thing to do is replace the fuse with the proper rated slo blo fuse and try the amp again. Sometimes the fuses get weak over time. If it blows again, then you have more serious problems. I think this amp has SS rectifier right? If so...

If you find a MKI at affordable price, well go on, yes ! for you - beginner in tube circuits - it is a bit simpler than the MKIIA due to its "single channel" operation. I would say that sometimes you find MKI and IIA in the same ballpark, but usually the MKI brings more because it is Santana-relate...

Yes you should. I know that some will disagree, but the casters are always unstable - the amp may roll alone or worse : fall front or back - I have seen that and serviced several "caster-fallen" amps : a real pity... Put it on its original big rubber feets, offer him a padded cover (1/2" damping) if...

Congratulations! I hope you enjoy the amp. Do yourself a favor and don't use those wheels unless you want a premature failure. thanks! I tried the amp and it's amazing!! It's the tone I been wanting!! So I should take the casters off? How can they harm the amp? Is it by dragging it on them? I won't...

tubelectron wrote:Good - If you are the owner, please let us know your impressions.

A+!

CheCk it out!!! I bought it! 2004 MK1 Reissue; proud to be Second owner. sounds sweet and in perfect condition! $840! all original! any tips on how to set up the tone? or tubes?

Hi Anthony, The link works this time - good choice - so go for it ! Even the price is correct as is. It's a pity that this amp is not in EU... You won't be deceived : it has the tone you're waiting for (the best of the original MKIs, which were not always consistent), it's recent, so no "tube amp t...

thanks! I found a mk1 reissue! http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/msg/2750367807.html. what dou you think is the major difference on an original Mk1 versus the Reissue? what do you think? should I buy it? or hold off? thanks you been super helpfull!! I never had in hands a MKI RI for the moment, bu...

thanks for all that great info! will save me lots of time and money trying to figure the amp thing! really apreciate your time and input! sense you know your amps; what settings would you reccomend for my Concert II?? volume, gain, master, treble, bass, mids, reverb and presence are the knobs im wo...

If you find a MKI at affordable price, well go on, yes ! for you - beginner in tube circuits - it is a bit simpler than the MKIIA due to its "single channel" operation. I would say that sometimes you find MKI and IIA in the same ballpark, but usually the MKI brings more because it is Santana-related...

Colossal wrote:double post

? have your read both posts?

I've attached some short clips of the C-tone Overtone Special 50W. It's not meant to be The Santana Tone :wink: I just thought I'd record something to see if this amp could get you closer to what you're looking for. This is not the kind of sound you usually associate with these amps, nor is it the ...