What to do if MESA ENGINEERING Triple Crown TC-100 power tube glows red?
If you notice a power tube glowing red hot when you switch your MESA ENGINEERING Amplifier to STANDBY, it indicates a shorted power tube. If a major arcing short occurs between the plate and the cathode, IMMEDIATELY turn the amp to STANDBY and replace the tube and the fuse with the proper slo-blo type.
Introduces the Triple Crown TC-100 amplifier and its core features.
Details the functions and layout of the amplifier's front panel.
Explains the various ports and features on the amplifier's rear panel.
Guides on unpacking, connecting, and safely powering up the amplifier.
Provides sample settings and helpful tips for optimal amplifier performance.
Explains the gain control's function and its impact on tone and saturation.
Details the drive/tight voicing switch for midrange and low-end shaping.
Details the master volume, its role in channel balancing and effects loop.
Describes the presence control for high-frequency adjustment and cut.
Explains the treble and mid controls' effect on tone shaping.
Explains the bass control for adjusting low-end frequencies and depth.
Explains the power attenuation feature for volume scaling and tone.
Details the global output and solo boost functions for volume management.
Guides on powering the amplifier on/off and using the standby function.
Covers power connection, fuse, and reverb control.
Explains the reverb activation and solo switch functions.
Details effects loop, speaker connections, and SPKR ON/OFF.
Explains the headphone output features for personal listening.
Explains line out and direct recording interface features.
Describes cabinet simulation voicings for direct recording.
Details ground lift switch and footswitch connection.
Covers MIDI IN, THRU/OUT, and CHANNEL settings.
Outlines MIDI capabilities, footswitch control, and channel selection.
Guides on saving and recalling user presets via MIDI.
Explains preset dump/load and software update procedures.
Details MIDI CC assignments for direct control of amp functions.
Lists the amp's pre-programmed factory preset configurations.
Presents sample settings for the Multi-Soak™ attenuator feature.
Offers sample settings for full power operation across channels.
Visual guides for user-defined amplifier settings.
Explains how to match speaker impedance for optimal amplifier load.
Illustrates various wiring configurations for connecting speaker cabinets.
Guides on identifying and resolving tube noise and failure problems.
Details tube types, locations, and replacement diagrams.
General| Power Output | 100 Watts |
|---|---|
| Channels | 3 |
| Reverb | Yes |
| Effects Loop | Yes |
| Impedance | 4, 8 Ohms |
| Power Tubes | 4xEL34 (or 6L6) |
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