The handles are on the front or the rack mounted version of the head where as if you get the full head in the black bronco case the handles are on the back.
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Mesa Boogie M9 Megathread: Pt II
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The handles are on the front or the rack mounted version of the head where as if you get the full head in the black bronco case the handles are on the back.
LOL! I agree.
Very strange. I gig a lot and have used many different amps over the years and rarely push my amps past 30%-ish and I use 4ohm 4x10s usually. The M9's I have owned are the only amps that have caused issues beyond the odd input jack or tube issue.
Could my amp be possessed by Satan? Never thought of that!
Update.... The damned amp is now working perfectly (at low volume only as I don't want to wake my family and neighbors).
I give up!
BUT really worried About gigging this amp.
Any precident for these issues anyone?
I give up!
BUT really worried About gigging this amp.
Any precident for these issues anyone?
I have found that most pieces of electronic gear do not fix themselves.
They either stay inermitent and/or eventually fail.
Might be good to run it medium hard for a while to see if you can recreate this problem; if so, away it goes for repairs.
They either stay inermitent and/or eventually fail.
Might be good to run it medium hard for a while to see if you can recreate this problem; if so, away it goes for repairs.
If you're comfortable taking the top of, and have CAIG Deoxit handy, I'd try cleaning that pot....
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Mesa will sell you one and send it pretty quickly. Chef is right that any working 12ax7 will do the job. Wait"girls?" Gee, lol, Thanks big fella,
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Don't think anyone has reported much effect from tube rolling with the M9. I've tried two or three and noticed no change.
I always carry a spare.
I always carry a spare.
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I believe Mesa uses a special JJ tube thats higher output. I would confirm tho. As Chef said, any 12AX7 tube will work. If you want dirtier, go Sovtek 12AX7WA (I think its the WA version). husky123.. not feeling the girls love... hahahahaha
That was brave
That was brave
. It's a term of endearment, trust me. My Carbine recently developed a couple of problems wherein 'sometimes' it produces no sound. Everything lights up and it comes out of standby (that click sound), but no go. You gotta turn it off, wait, and then fire it back up, maybe a couple times. Additionally, twice in the last few weeks it has shut down due to overheat. The reset switch brings 'er back to life, but it's a hassle.
I have stated on a number of occasions that I have never had a problem with it, but here we are. In the past, I had contacted Mesa CS regarding the updates but due to the nature of my work at that time, either I or they were unavailable. (I was flying all over to remote areas with no phone service, plus different time zones) It just didn't work out.
A recent move and a regular guy day job made it possible to get in touch with these folks and I gotta tell ya things happened pretty fast. First, we established that it was a third party sale without warranty transfer. (I have sent numerous emails to the guy that sold it to me and to his band but no response). I spoke with the retailer and everything was OK with ownership and all, but due to the nature of this fella's account, they could not release the original receipt out of respect for confidentiality.
So, Mesa chose to honour the warranty. I spoke briefly with customer service and with technical support, was issued an RA, and we're off. I have to pay shipping one way since it's a third party thing. They are going to try to figure out what the deal is with the symptoms I described, and perform the necessary upgrades.
I am very impressed. It will be packed and shipped on Saturday.
I have stated on a number of occasions that I have never had a problem with it, but here we are. In the past, I had contacted Mesa CS regarding the updates but due to the nature of my work at that time, either I or they were unavailable. (I was flying all over to remote areas with no phone service, plus different time zones) It just didn't work out.
A recent move and a regular guy day job made it possible to get in touch with these folks and I gotta tell ya things happened pretty fast. First, we established that it was a third party sale without warranty transfer. (I have sent numerous emails to the guy that sold it to me and to his band but no response). I spoke with the retailer and everything was OK with ownership and all, but due to the nature of this fella's account, they could not release the original receipt out of respect for confidentiality.
So, Mesa chose to honour the warranty. I spoke briefly with customer service and with technical support, was issued an RA, and we're off. I have to pay shipping one way since it's a third party thing. They are going to try to figure out what the deal is with the symptoms I described, and perform the necessary upgrades.
I am very impressed. It will be packed and shipped on Saturday.
This has been my experience. They may have a (great sounding) product that's prone to trouble, but they face the music and help the end user. I am wondering whether to send my new (to me) M9 in for the fuseholder upgrade even if it works fine. I will be sure to have a backup at gigs, though.
Played the amp for a whie last night and it worked perfectly!
I would rather see a fireball shooting out of the back of the M9 than these intermittent problems.
I am taking it in for service today. I will have it sent to Mesa and get a loaner for the next 4-6 weeks.
Question for you M9 lovers..... The retailer I am returning the M9 to allows me to borrow anything I want in cases like this. I have lots of gigs coming up... What other amps will get me close to the M9 in tone? I have tried the Fusion 550 and it was pretty close. What would you use as a replacement for a month+ if you were me? The 550, Ampeg SVT 7, Traynor TBA 200/300, other Mesa (M Pulse, 750, etc), Orange, GK 2001 RB-II.... Of just use my 100w Hiwatt? Thanks!
The GK MB800 is fairly similar, minus some "big transformer heft" that micros still done quite do exactly the same...it does not do 2 ohms, if that is important to you.
Just wanted to chime in and say I really love my M9. I bought it from the original owner who already had the heat-sink issue and upgrade done and in going on 1.5 years never had an issue with it at all.
I currently use the "Voice 1" setting for slower, more big/rounded fingerstyle stuff and then use a modified G-EQ setting based on the "Rock" preset in the manual for faster stuff both finger/pickstyle. I really like the "Voice Defeat" option that lets you choose to have the Voicing on/off when the EQ is engaged.
Love the M9!!
I currently use the "Voice 1" setting for slower, more big/rounded fingerstyle stuff and then use a modified G-EQ setting based on the "Rock" preset in the manual for faster stuff both finger/pickstyle. I really like the "Voice Defeat" option that lets you choose to have the Voicing on/off when the EQ is engaged.
Love the M9!!
