Mr. Preston Swift Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I'm looking into buying a new 212 carvin mts from my friend who's selling it after 3-4 years of use. Its a great sounding amp if you've ever played one and he decided he wanted to get rid of it for $100. Of course we don't live in a world where good things like that happen without a catch... the problem is that when he was playing it he said there was a loud popping sound and now the amp doesn't get power. Wiring and electronics is my weakest area and its even worse when it comes to amps so i'm not sure what happened to the amp itself. Based on the description what do you think is wrong with it? Would it be worth it/cost effective to get it for $100 and then pay for the repair on top of it? There are others around for 400-450 online and through craigslist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormLeader Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) It's very possible that one of the power tubes (I believe the MTS's are tube amps, correct?) went out and blew out a fuse with it. It would be an easy fix if that's what is actually wrong with it. YMMV as always though. Edited September 29, 2011 by StormLeader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Preston Swift Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 yup its a tube amp 100w switchable to 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormLeader Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I imagine that is was happened then, but you can never be sure until you buy it I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_B Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 For $100 it would be worth learning on, IMO. I know *I* would buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Preston Swift Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 ok so i went to take a look at it today. When the guy went to plug it in and turn it on it was actually working. The signal was a little crackley on the distortion but otherwise wasnt bad at all. I looked around the back and one of the power tubes was out. Even i know how to fix that. The guy said he'd still do it for 100 since i came all the way out there.Usually these go for 350-450 used. Its not a bad amp at all. all hail craigslist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_B Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 That's a pretty sweet find. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Be sure to get a matched set of power tubes or take it in to get it biased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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