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Scotland · April 4th, 2006, 03:00 AM

Boogie MK IV internals. Where do you start ?

TwinReverb · April 4th, 2006, 03:05 AM

It would drive me crazy!

Start desoldering half of it I'd say! When you've reached MkII, give me a call......

cheers
Erik

Vunz · April 4th, 2006, 06:09 AM

I wonder why this isnt soldered point to point :D
Vincent

Big John · April 4th, 2006, 05:03 PM

because, despite what some people will tell you, merely having a point to point board doesn't make it somehow magically sound "better" or be in someway more "proper" than a PCB !
It looks a bit tricky in there, if you are "going in" remember to tie a rope around yourself and tie it to the kitchen door - just in case !!

endzone · April 4th, 2006, 10:29 PM

Look at all the freakin knobs on the front of that thing...makes you want a Dr.Z.

David Barnett · April 6th, 2006, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by endzone

Look at all the freakin knobs on the front of that thing...makes you want a Dr.Z.

And then there's more on the back.

They don't call 'em Messy Boogie for nothin'.

David Barnett · April 6th, 2006, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Vunz

I wonder why this isnt soldered point to point :D
Vincent

Because the extra labor would double the cost.

Tremo · April 6th, 2006, 04:06 PM

Too many knobs. Wanker high gain. I'll pass on anything Mesa.

jjh37854 · April 6th, 2006, 06:37 PM

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because, despite what some people will tell you, merely having a point to point board doesn't make it somehow magically sound "better" or be in someway more "proper" than a PCB !

no but it makes em more reliable long term, easier to repair and much easier to modify to your own liking.

Moonie · April 6th, 2006, 06:41 PM

Mesa only makes one amp IMO and that is the Mark I.

If you have played one you will understand what I mean.

Scott S · April 6th, 2006, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jjh37854

Quote:

because, despite what some people will tell you, merely having a point to point board doesn't make it somehow magically sound "better" or be in someway more "proper" than a PCB !

no but it makes em more reliable long term, easier to repair and much easier to modify to your own liking.

Probably. But 95% (my guess) of guitar players try out amps and buy what they want without intending to modify it later. And who cares about reliability when you're comparing price tags in the store?

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Big John Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 4,869 36 Photos	I think its .. because, despite what some people will tell you, merely having a point to point board doesn't make it somehow magically sound "better" or be in someway more "proper" than a PCB ! It looks a bit tricky in there, if you are "going in" remember to tie a rope around yourself and tie it to the kitchen door - just in case !! __________________ If you are going to be a bear, be a grizzly !!

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