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Let's Get Technical => All PREAMP Tech Tips & Support => Topic started by: RandallRG on January 13, 2014, 05:24:33 AM
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Hey guys hows it going? I have a chance to pick up another MP-1 through a Trade (a Killer Trade) & the Dude who has it says it Powers ON fine & then reads "Error"? Is anyone familiar with this? Is it common on these at certain times for them to read this? Would this be a BIG Problem possibly or by it reading "Error" is it a easy fix or ? Just seeing if it's worth getting or not? Any Info/Help I sure would appreciate! Thanks! Steve \m/ :metal:
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It may be as simple as resetting the midi mapping. I would mess with it before the trade and see. Is it giving an error code? I think the MP-1 gives a code and they have them listed in the manual.
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let us know what error code it gives,it can be 1,2 or 3 or all in sequence.If that's the case it's usually a dead battery.
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darralld & Marshall thanks guys! I don't have it with me & I am trying to get the info from the Dude who owns it. That would be great if its an easy fix like the battery or Re entering the Midi Etc. I asked him if it reads "Err 1" or 2 or 3 ??? We shall see. But if it reads one of these I would think it is safe to say (Hopefully that it's not a Dead unit & can probably be fixed) Thanks Dudes!! \m/ :metal:
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Also ask him if it counts from C1 to C128 at startup,if it does it's usually a dead battery.
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Also ask him if it counts from C1 to C128 at startup,if it does it's usually a dead battery.
Yeah I already asked him on this & he said NO...Just "Error" ;D
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There has to be an Err number,i never saw an mp-1 with Error on the display.
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There has to be an Err number,i never saw an mp-1 with Error on the display.
Yeah for sure! LOL! That's why I am finding out Exactly what it says before I do anything! Thanks Man! \m/
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Also ask him if it counts from C1 to C128 at startup,if it does it's usually a dead battery.
O.K. YES he said....."Yes it goes through all of the Channels and then acts like its ready to go but doesn't" Sound like a Battery? Thanks :metal:
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OK seems like a dead battery.When you get it,start it up.Then press the STORE button and then BANK + 1 button together.This will load the factory presets.29 presets if it has the V1 eprom,69 for the V2 eprom.
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Marshall I just wanted to THANK YOU SIR for all of the help you have been giving me...it is very much appreciated! When you put a New set of Tubes in I know they are probably already "Burned In" how long should you let your MP-1 "warm up" before each time you use it? Thanks...\m/
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No problem,glad i could help.
There is no real "time" you need to wait.These are preamp tubes,it's not the same as power tubes were you need to wait like a minute or 2 before you switch off the standby switch.
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No problem,glad i could help.
There is no real "time" you need to wait.These are preamp tubes,it's not the same as power tubes were you need to wait like a minute or 2 before you switch off the standby switch.
Cool Thanks Marshall..\m/
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OK seems like a dead battery.When you get it,start it up.Then press the STORE button and then BANK + 1 button together.This will load the factory presets.29 presets if it has the V1 eprom,69 for the V2 eprom.
Hey Marshall well it's FINALLY on the way here & with today's Holiday & all should be here in a few days. I will keep you posted & let you know exactly what it is reading & doing. As you know I mentioned to you that it has the Battery Mod done to it so changing the Battery will be a breeze & Hopefully that will solve the problem! If so that would be great considering what I got this unit for!!! Thanks Buddy! \m/
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OK seems like a dead battery.When you get it,start it up.Then press the STORE button and then BANK + 1 button together.This will load the factory presets.29 presets if it has the V1 eprom,69 for the V2 eprom.
Marshall hey Buddy how are you? Well my MP-1 got here today & it looks really good. You were right all it needed was a Battery (Thanks!) so I put a new one in & she is working great! You were right about you not doing the Mod on it but to my suprise it not only has the 4-MK II Mod but it also has the Battery & Noise Mod to WOW! :banana-trip: (LOL!!) I spoke to the guy that did the Mods (he knows you or heard of you) his name is Paul Blankenship...sound familiar? Anyway he told me he did some MP-1 Mods a few years ago & this unit was one of them so this really worked out to be a Killer deal for sure. I checked out the unit & it looks really good the ONLY thing I see that is missing (& I hope you have one?) is the Front Gold/Brass looking Bracket that holds the (2) Front Screws between the "0" & "1" & also holds (1) Top & (1) Bottom Screw. Below is a picture of it so you can check it out. I sent you a E-Mail also. Well like Always Marshall I really appreciate the Help & Info that you guys give around here..This is a Great Site!! Steve \m/
**Pic of the "Missing" Bracket**
(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr306/32spitzer/MP12-9_zpsaebec23b.jpg) (http://s494.photobucket.com/user/32spitzer/media/MP12-9_zpsaebec23b.jpg.html)
**Mesa Tubes**
(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr306/32spitzer/MP12-2_zps86bcad57.jpg) (http://s494.photobucket.com/user/32spitzer/media/MP12-2_zps86bcad57.jpg.html)
(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr306/32spitzer/MP12-14_zps4c5fe6f1.jpg) (http://s494.photobucket.com/user/32spitzer/media/MP12-14_zps4c5fe6f1.jpg.html)
**Battery Mod**
(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr306/32spitzer/MP12-10_zps15b62337.jpg) (http://s494.photobucket.com/user/32spitzer/media/MP12-10_zps15b62337.jpg.html)
(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr306/32spitzer/MP12-11_zps675ed72b.jpg) (http://s494.photobucket.com/user/32spitzer/media/MP12-11_zps675ed72b.jpg.html)
(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr306/32spitzer/MP12-18_zps7a27b237.jpg) (http://s494.photobucket.com/user/32spitzer/media/MP12-18_zps7a27b237.jpg.html)
(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr306/32spitzer/MP12-7_zps4649946d.jpg) (http://s494.photobucket.com/user/32spitzer/media/MP12-7_zps4649946d.jpg.html)
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Hey Steve, love the purple shoes ;) The Messa Boogie STR (I assume they are STRs) 12AX7s are great in an MP1, lots of gain, low noise, nice and tight, best feedback I've heard so far.
I tried some in my MP2 but the bottom E was breaking up a bit so went with the Mullards.
Cheers Richard
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Hey Steve, love the purple shoes ;) The Messa Boogie STR (I assume they are STRs) 12AX7s are great in an MP1, lots of gain, low noise, nice and tight, best feedback I've heard so far.
I tried some in my MP2 but the bottom E was breaking up a bit so went with the Mullards.
Cheers Richard
Hey Richard how ya doing? Yeah I have not really played this MP-1 yet & it should be interesting to see the difference between the Mesas (YES they are STR's 12AX7A's) & the "Stock" Tubes that are in my other MP-1 so we shall see...especially the amount of Gain! You like my Purple Converse huh? (LOL!!) :banana-rasta: Thanks again for all of the Info/Help in my other Thread....I have not tried running it through my 2 Rg100es Heads yet but when I do I will let you know how it sounds for sure! I am sure it will sound great! So far it sounds pretty Killer the way I have it so all is good. Thanks Buddy! \m/
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No worries, looking forward to your results with the 2 heads. My daughter is big on Converse shoes, she's been through a few pairs over the years.
Very glad to hear it's sounding killer. I had my MP-2 howling on the weekend at a 50th birthday we played at, was all great except running of a generator, even using my UPS (predominantly to filter the power), the MP-2 crashed about 4 times in the middle of songs/solos. The other guitarist in the band has my original MP-1 rig and his MP-1 crashed a couple of times as well, got to get the power sorted out as we run off that generator for rehearsals and I'm sure it's not good for the MP-2 to crash so often (apart from having to reboot it every time, not a good look in the middle of a solo).