spacebeer Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) I am offering up for sale my US Mesa big block 750. Technical 100% optical it's visually used but in decent+ condition. It comes with a heavy pro step down transformer which is in really good shape. Amp sounds absolutely stunning and is pretty hard to find (ans expensive!!) in Europe. Reason for sale is the fact I use my EBS Fafner more because it's easier to handle. It's a beast of an amp, basically two channel with killer tube grind/overdrive at the touch of a push/pull button, check all the tech stuff here: [url="http://www.mesaboogie.com/Product_Info/Bass_Amps/bigblock/bigblock.htm"]http://www.mesaboogie.com/Product_Info/Bas...ck/bigblock.htm[/url] Price 695 GBP shipped in the European union. Edited December 7, 2009 by spacebeer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theozzy Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I want this now! But folks help me out please, where could I take the amp to get the internal transformer changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 [quote name='theozzy' post='672486' date='Dec 2 2009, 09:05 PM']I want this now! But folks help me out please, where could I take the amp to get the internal transformer changed?[/quote] I've looked into this and I'm fairly certain it can't be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacebeer Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 It can be done but it's pretty expensive, MESA definately doesn't promote doing it but if you find a good amp doc, he can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 [quote name='theozzy' post='672486' date='Dec 2 2009, 09:05 PM']....But folks help me out please, where could I take the amp to get the internal transformer changed?....[/quote] Why would you need to? With a step down transformer you don't need to spend any more money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) [quote name='chris_b' post='672724' date='Dec 3 2009, 12:37 AM']Why would you need to? With a step down transformer you don't need to spend any more money![/quote] I used to do this with my old BB750 too. It was an american model of As I Lay Dying fame. Anyhoo apart from the fact the step down transformer cost me a hell of a lot of money (around £250 mark IIRC) it weighed a bloody tonne and the power it required used to blow venue fuses on a regular basis. Part of the reason I got rid of mine. I loved the tone but couldn't be arsed with it anymore. It paired wonderfully with my Epifanis. Good times . Anyhoo, the internal modification can most definitely be done. I found two techs who were willing to do it. I just can't for the life of me find their details. But that said, it can be done, and IIRC the quote I got given was for around £300-400. So a bit more than the transformer but worth it to avoid hassle. That aside though we haven't even established if it would require this yet would we? To the OP - would this mod need doing? Wonderful wonderful amp, whoever gets this won't be sorry Anyhoo, after giving into temptation and watching the entire Back to the Future series in a row (damn you sky anytime!) I really should go to bed. Work in 4 hours, woop! night x Edited December 3, 2009 by ashevans09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theozzy Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Thanks for the answers - pretty pricey then. I would want it doing because I also couldn't be bothered lugging around the transformer. Spacebeer, how old is the head, as i see it is a newer model? Has it been gigged much? And how come there is quite a bit of wear on the front panel (decals quite worn etc.)? cheers, joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacebeer Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Well it's the exact head I bought from ashevans09 so his reply should answer most of your questions. It was supposedly owned by the guy from As I Lay Dying and I bet it seen it's fair share of use. But like all Mesa gear it's built bomb proof and is absolutely fully functional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 [quote name='spacebeer' post='672932' date='Dec 3 2009, 10:29 AM']Well it's the exact head I bought from ashevans09 so his reply should answer most of your questions. It was supposedly owned by the guy from As I Lay Dying and I bet it seen it's fair share of use. But like all Mesa gear it's built bomb proof and is absolutely fully functional.[/quote] This one was mine? Of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacebeer Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 I added a new price, it's a bargain now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamNewbier Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hello, is it still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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