Mesa Amp hasn't been turned on in 10 months, should I buy it?

[bchamorro]

My friend is selling me his 2014 Mesa Mark V which he hasn't turned on since October 2014 because he just got back from a really long trip. The amp has no issues, but I am afraid that damage might have been done to the caps for not turning them on in 10 months? Should I be concerned about something?

 

[AudioWonderland]

No.

 

[astainback]

Nope

 

[bchamorro]

No as in no I shouldn't be worried, or no don't buy it?

 

[mrwhipple]

Should be fine.

 

[bettset]

i've had boogies sit for similar lengths. play it. you'll know what you want to hear...........forget about it

 

[ELmiguel]

Flip the on switch and run like hell. If it didn't blow up you're good to go!

It should be fine. And it's probably still under warranty.

 

[Guinness Lad]

I'd be concerned about the lack of cash shortly after.

 

[stratotastic]

Yes, amps rot like fruit.

 

[snow and steel]

It will be perfectly fine. If it sat for 5 years I'd want to look at the caps.

 

[bchamorro]

Ok heading over there to deliver cash and pick up amp!

 

[rsm]

NOOOOO!

 

[analogsystem]

Should be fine but I don't understand why your friend doesn't just test it before selling?

 

[supergenius365]

My SFPR sat unused for years in the back of a shop. No problems.

 

[AudioWonderland]

No as in no I shouldn't be worried, or no don't buy it?

No it isn't a problem. Fire it up and go. I have had amps that sat for years.

 

[redeyedjim]

When I first read the thread I thought the question was, "Mesa Amp hasn't been turned on in 10 years, should I buy it?"

10 months -- no biggie. It's a modern amp, not chicken salad that was left on the counter overnight.

 

[Seth L]

I'd let it warm up good before cranking it up.