Amp Porn - Mesa "Rev F" Dual Rectifier - Part 2: AFTER pics!

[BLUElightCory]

Hey all! I thought the amp nerds might be into this.

So I scored my "Rev F" Dual Rec about a month ago. Old tubes, missing parts, messed up tolex, etc. Here's the "before" pic:

I replaced the tolex, handle, feet, faceplate, jewel, and various small parts (tube retainers and stuff), and I installed a fresh quartet of Winged C 6L6s and some new preamp tubes as well. I got a TAD 7025 and a Tung-Sol reissue to swap in the V1 slot, they're both great but I lean towards the Tung-Sol for its midrange and tightness. Anyway, the amp positively SMOKES now, and it's looking good....

So anyway, I'm stoked on this amp and I'll put some pics up when I get a chance. If anyone wants to send me some DIs with backing tracks to hear it, email them to bluelightaudio@cox.net and I could possibly make clips when I get a sec.

Also, thanks to Lasse for the tube suggestions!

That is all.

 

[MatrixClaw]

Much better with the black faceplate. I dig.

 

[Manicompression]

So did you paint the faceplate that was on there or buy one aftermarket? If you did paint it what exactly did you use? tips tricks? Yours looks great! I've seen a couple crummy makeshift black faceplates which has always deterred me from trying my hand at painting mine.

 

[BLUElightCory]

I actually just bought a new faceplate directly from Mesa. It was $55, which ended up being cheaper than having the old one anodized black.

 

[Manicompression]

No shit, ive looked on the site before and didnt see them in the store. Cool to know, Ill probably do that to mine when I have a couple extra bucks.

 

[JeffTD]

Mesa will sell you literally anything and they don't always advertise it on their page. I've purchased front plates, handles, a headshell, leather corners, and nails for the corners from them all at super reasonable prices and with insanely fast shipping.

 

[BLUElightCory]

Mesa will sell you literally anything and they don't always advertise it on their page. I've purchased front plates, handles, a headshell, leather corners, and nails for the corners from them all at super reasonable prices and with insanely fast shipping.

Totally. I just called them up and ordered the faceplate directly since it isn't on the online store.

 

[Eduardo Apolonia]

Very nice!!