my mk iv sounds weak are the tubes worn out?

krmtsr · 10-16-2007, 12:22 PM

I feel that my mk iv is loosing definition, lost tightness in rhythms and the solos are not creamy but weak almost like I am playing in overdriven clean channel, besides, the more I turn the reverb on the worse it gets.. I suspects the tubes are worn out but another thing is that I recently converted the amp into a head, and broke one of the tubes druing the process and replaced it... I dont think I damaged the amp, I ordered tubes from mesa and see if tubes are the problem.

My question is: do you think the problem is due to the tubes or the symptoms I just described are related to some other damage?

thanks

krmtsr · 10-16-2007, 02:13 PM

anyone plz?

WillPlayForFood · 10-16-2007, 02:46 PM

He bro,
Try replacing the tubes, then you will know for sure. It is a good idea to have a couple of spares around anyway. Replace one at a time and see if it makes a difference. If there is no change, then I would suggest some expert tech advice. good luck. BTW, try Dougs Tubes, www.dougstubes.com or 516-314-0357, he's a great guy and might be able to help with tube choices as well as specific issues that are tube related. Give him a call.

Ednolb · 10-16-2007, 05:19 PM

How old are your tubes and how much do you play your amp?

krmtsr · 10-16-2007, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ednolb

How old are your tubes and how much do you play your amp?

hi, I bought the amp off of ebay so I dont know exactly how old they are, I am assuming though somewhere around 8-12 months. I did not play for the last 2 months, I converted it into a head this week and when I hooked it up to a cabinet, I thought the sound was really weak..

The Random Hero · 10-16-2007, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kareem86

hi, I bought the amp off of ebay so I dont know exactly how old they are, I am assuming though somewhere around 8-12 months. I did not play for the last 2 months, I converted it into a head this week and when I hooked it up to a cabinet, I thought the sound was really weak..

Tried your cab with another amp? Tested your lead?

10-16-2007, 12:22 PM	#1
krmtsr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 421	my mk iv sounds weak are the tubes worn out? I feel that my mk iv is loosing definition, lost tightness in rhythms and the solos are not creamy but weak almost like I am playing in overdriven clean channel, besides, the more I turn the reverb on the worse it gets.. I suspects the tubes are worn out but another thing is that I recently converted the amp into a head, and broke one of the tubes druing the process and replaced it... I dont think I damaged the amp, I ordered tubes from mesa and see if tubes are the problem. My question is: do you think the problem is due to the tubes or the symptoms I just described are related to some other damage? thanks

10-16-2007, 02:46 PM	#3
WillPlayForFood Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 9	He bro, Try replacing the tubes, then you will know for sure. It is a good idea to have a couple of spares around anyway. Replace one at a time and see if it makes a difference. If there is no change, then I would suggest some expert tech advice. good luck. BTW, try Dougs Tubes, www.dougstubes.com or 516-314-0357, he's a great guy and might be able to help with tube choices as well as specific issues that are tube related. Give him a call. __________________ Guitars: EBMM JP6 2006 Limited Edition, Jem 7vWH, RG770 Custom Swirl, PRS Custom 24

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10-16-2007, 02:13 PM	#2
krmtsr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 421	anyone plz?

10-16-2007, 05:19 PM	#4
Ednolb Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Belgium Posts: 200	How old are your tubes and how much do you play your amp?