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Why? Mesa already said they can't make an exact clone so what's the point? The tone is all in the old transformers really. Sure, they could try and clone them but you know it won't be the same. Hell, just look at the 2203X and the original 2203....

Originally posted by Aineias Then explain the paperwork and Mike B's initials on the back. Of course it won't sound the same. All the mod does it to replace some of the components and revoice it a little. I read somewhere that it's quoted as being "not as 3D sounding", primarily because of the different output transformer or something (I hope I've got the part right - it was some sort of transformer at least and I beleive there are two). However, if Danyeo and Gainfreak reckon that you can get pretty close with an unmodded Blue stripe (as mine was) then this ought to be good enough that most can't tell the difference. Besides - if it sounds how I want it to sound then who cares if it's a III, a IV, a IIC+ or whatever. This seemed like a good place to start looking for great tone and, at the price I got it for, it was a good idea to buy. At worst, if it's not for me the rarity of these amps in the UK ought to recoup me nearly all of the money I spent on getting it here. If only the damn couriers hadn't broken it. So provided that I have the reverb tank and the fan (and both are in working order), is there any reason I need an official Boogie head shell rather than having a carpenter build me something similar from the wood of my choice? I'm asking because if Boogie have to send something from the US, I'll be getting screwed on import duty once more, whereas having something built in this country might save me money and give me some opportunity to get a nice hardwood case or something. You can use any type of headshell you want. I would personally find a carpenter fix the headshell you already have as it would most likely be cheaper.

Originally posted by RoboPimp mark III -> C+ mod = fiction Huh? It won't sound the same but it'll sound closer to a C+.

How good are you when it comes to working with wood? Given that there isn't TOO much damage, fixing up the headshell shouldn't be too much of a problem with some screws, glue and possibly even biscuits if you have a biscuit cutter. If not, do you have a local woodworking shop around? Maybe they could help fix it for you. It's {censored}ing bull{censored} what happened though. That's insane how it broke like that, especially considering the packing. Good luck with everything.

I like the "dropping the package a few times" idea myself. Maybe get some friends and a baseball bat......

Originally posted by Megadeth7684 Just send it back and block the guy from your Ebay auctions man. You can't sell it, I mean really, what are you gonna do, sell a fake Ibanez copy? What's that even worth? $50 at most? You'd be amazed at what those suckers will pay for a look-a-like JEM clone. $800+....

Originally posted by joeyinflames keep? legal action? can he do anything? It's obvious fraud on his part. He said the trade was for a JEM and it's not one. As for the legal matters, I have no clue. I personally would send it back and then warn everyone on various boards about him and his claim. Who knows, he could infact think it's a JEM. Highly unlikely, but still possible.

Originally posted by Megadeth7684 Indeed. So is it even an actual Ibanez or what? Nope, just some copy made by some people in Asia.

Originally posted by Megadeth7684 Huh... The serial number is fake. The neckjoint, headstock and neck itself all show it's an obvious fake. Even look at the tolerances at the pickguard and bridge. I'd be amazed if it were even made in Korea. It's most likely made in China.

It's an obvious fake... http://www.ibanezrules.com/fakes.htm

Originally posted by dreaming11 Hey, dude, keep going, upload it somewhere, please I really want to watch LTE live show. No need anymore. It's on google video (link provided above). If you want a hardcopy, there is a window on the right that lets you download it to your harddrive.

Sigh, yes, the same one. I was already 200 megs into uploading it too.

Anyone still interested in that LTE vid? I might be able to upload it to an FTP server.

Originally posted by afxwinter Thanks for the advice. In regards to the price, while it does seem high, my only other option since they don't pop up too often in my area would be to ebay one from the states and then I'd have to pay shipping/tax/duty so I feel like it would be even pricier to do this like that. True, but see if you could talk him down a little. Red stripes ARE probably the rarest of the Mark IIIs and are claimed to be the closest to the IIC+, next to the Blue stripes.

Originally posted by afxwinter Needed some help. I have an opportunity to buy a Red-stripe Mark III fully-loaded and with Simul-class. It's the short-head and has been well-maintained and has new tubes (2 6l6's and 2 el34's). Just wondering if I should be able to get close enough to the IIC+ tone. Will I have to put in 4 6l6's to nail it or is that not necessary. Any info on the difference in tone from the 15w vs the 75w modes would be helpful as well. As for a cab, I was thinking about getting a closed-back 1x12 recto cab, but it's only 60 watts. Will that be a major issue when running the head in 75 watt mode? The guy wants $825 US for it which seems alright since I don't have to pay for shipping. That seem about right? You'll be fine with the 2 EL34/2 6L6 combo but the general consensus is that 4 6L6s sound better. You'll have to hear the difference between the 15 vs 75 for yourself; there is a difference (I run mine at full Simul-Class power all the time). The price is too high and look for an Older Mesa/Boogie Thiele Cab on ebay or something with an EV speaker in it. Those things crush small animals about a mile away.