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I need to convert from USA to EU voltages on an Eight:88. Apparently the same transformer will do, but it needs some re-wiring which requires a small kit and some expertise. Indeed, I've been put in touch with Westside Distribution... let's see what they say!

Thanks a lot @binky_bass. Okay different transformer then.

I'm wondering if someone who has a Mesa Strategy Eight:88 is able to please tell me which power transformer is inside? I think that it is 561852, and it will be written on the top of the transformer if you just peek inside. For the Prodigy Four:88 it is 561854. If someone could please take a look and let me know, or snap a photo, that would be a huge help. Thanks!

Also, if they are stickers did you have to apply them yourself after purchase? Perhaps mine were left in the box!?!

Thanks a lot! Are these stickers, or are they screwed in? I see a small hole in the center of the foot, but it's not clear to me if that's for a screw.

I purchased a GK Legacy 800 late last year, but only just recently did I realize that mine doesn't have any feet on the bottom! It's just a smooth chassis! As you might imagine, the head slides all over the top of my cabinet when I go to plug in the instrument cable or mess with the knobs. GK now says that they'll send me some rubber feet, but I'm wondering to myself what the default is on the GK Legacy amps? Are the feet rubber stick-on type, or mounted to the chassis via a screw (similar to the MB Fusion and RB lines)? Any BassChatters have a Legacy amp that they would not mind please taking a photo of the underside with the feet and posting the picture here? Thanks!

I have a few Warwicks that I use, but I'm still surprised occasionally with the tone that I can get out of my Ibanez Soundgear SR 300E. The Ibanez cost me £200, and I really think that was a total bargain.

Our new single is out on Spotify today. 'Ground Down' by Before They Are Hanged (I'm on bass, of course!). Check it out! https://open.spotify.com/album/2fTOQLH71qyB9HbUZntaWd?si=uszFlReuQvmsU9RDviM6kQ

I received my first order from the Designacable folks in Notts recently. Order was placed with them based on the recommendation from some of the Basschat folks (thanks!). Received Neutrik 1/4" plugs that I soldered on to my old instrument cable myself (fixed the noise issue that I had!). Also received a couple of 1/4" to RCA cables to use with my Focusrite, as well as a 1/4" speaker cable to use for a Marshall head and guitar cab. Very happy so far!!!

Bought Roy's Mesa 4x12" bass cab. He's a genuinely kind guy, who takes really good care of his gear and is a pleasure to deal with. Thanks again and just let me know if you ever want the cab back!

I'm guessing it's just not a common enough application... guitarists frequently switch amps, some even in the middle of songs. Bassists I guess not so much.

Thanks a lot for the suggestion, but as far as I can tell, that has 1/4" speaker jacks on it. Now we just need a version with SpeakOn.

Like some of you, I have a few amps (and GAS). I also have one nice set of speakers that I'm really happy to stick with, even while using any of my various amps. I know there are a lot of amp switchers for guitars, but these all have 1/4" ports on the back of them. I'm wondering if there are any out there which utilize SpeakOns? Okay, yes, I could do 1/4" to SpeakOn and then back again... but this seems like a silly and wasteful thing to do. Anyway, let me know if you have suggestions for a piece of kit that might be out there. Thanks!

Thanks a lot for your reply @agedhorse. I guess my next question would be: How different is the Subway channel on the TT-800 to the WD-800, which also uses a tube in the preamp? BTW: I just happened to recently acquire a WD-800.

Just purchased a Mesa WD-800 bass head from Dan. He's a patient and pleasant guy who takes really good care of his gear! Great to meet you Dan, and nice to know that you live quite close! Many thanks!

Thanks a lot Dan, real pleasure to meet you!

Okay, a bit of additional information that you might find interesting: My PowerHouse Vintage 4x10" does have the cross-over installed in the back, however the 1x15" does not (despite having a 400 W @ 8 Ohm rating just like the Standard PowerHouse 115): https://www.mesaboogie.com/cabinets--simulators/bass-cabinets/powerhouse-series/standard-powerhouse/1x15.html Indeed, it seems like a hodgepodge of some residual parts as Mesa was getting the last few of these cabs out the door before killing off the series. I don't need the crossover for the 115 anyway, but I do have the additional headroom of a 400 W cab, so that's great (unlike the Traditional PowerHouse 115, which has a 300 W rating): https://www.mesaboogie.com/cabinets--simulators/bass-cabinets/powerhouse-series/traditional-powerhouse/1x15.html

I can now confirm that the 1x15" Mesa Powerhouse Vintage cab is 400 W @ 8 Ohms. There was only one way to really find out.

I don't know anything about the technical details (so just asking): How is the Mesa approach for this TT800 different from something like the Gallien-Krueger MB Fusion heads? Isn't that what GK has done?

Just saw the demo video pop up in my YouTube feed this evening... didn't realize Mesa had a new bass head coming out before now!

BTW: Back to the mystery of the "Vintage" powerhouse cabs, I did find this catalog on the Mesa website. Have a look at Page 83: https://mesa-boogie.imgix.net/media/Files/mesa-full-catalog.pdf

Thanks a lot for all of the replies on this thread. Really much appreciated. Notts is not far from me at all, so given the recommendations I'll give the folks at https://www.designacable.com/ a try!

There was a pair up for sale on eBay, and the description field said "also comes with a bunch of spare fuses", so I started to get suspicious. I asked the seller about this, and he confessed that yes, this pair had been blowing fuses pretty regularly. I started to google around a bit on the issue, and found more and more reports of blown fuses. From the comments and responses that I found, the issue appears to be related to the power transformer?