Mesa Boogie Fans?
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HerbieBoogie
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i love mesa amps. i believe they are generally going down hill in quality though. As far as a mesa subforum goes it will never happen. there is the boogie board though. cheers!
DoomBuggi
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This;
I wasn't really into Mesa until I saw this video, and heard what Kyle Rhodes of Rhodes Amplification can do to them. I really dig the sound, and now I want to pick one up to send to Rhodes for an adjustment. He is a really nice person to communicate with. Super busy guy, but he is totally into working in someone who is serious about it. His pricing is very fair for doing modifications as well. I'm definitely sending him a Mesa, as soon as I snag one up.
I wasn't really into Mesa until I saw this video, and heard what Kyle Rhodes of Rhodes Amplification can do to them. I really dig the sound, and now I want to pick one up to send to Rhodes for an adjustment. He is a really nice person to communicate with. Super busy guy, but he is totally into working in someone who is serious about it. His pricing is very fair for doing modifications as well. I'm definitely sending him a Mesa, as soon as I snag one up.
Heritage Softail
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That Rhodes Rectumfryer was straight up evil. Thx for the heads up.
spanny
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I currently have a Roadster and a Mark IV, love them both. Ive owned both Stilettos and was not impressed. Overall I dont think the direction they are heading in is the right way, but thats just me.
The dual rec is still the industry standard high gain amp though. For the price, you cant beat it IMO.
The dual rec is still the industry standard high gain amp though. For the price, you cant beat it IMO.
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Anonymous
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Man, I cant say enough about that amp in the video Kyle modded for me!!! Super tight, articulate and just gobs of usable gain and tone in that thing, but still retains its character as a 2 channel triple rec should... punishing rhythm tone and fairly decent leads for my taste!!!
Do yourself a favor and save up the cash to send it to him!!! Professional as hell, easy communication, and just an all around knowledgeable and nice guy to deal with!
Do yourself a favor and save up the cash to send it to him!!! Professional as hell, easy communication, and just an all around knowledgeable and nice guy to deal with!
paintballnsk
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I've been through most of the mesas. First thing you gotta do with almost all of them, is grab yourself a TS808 or other overdrive. Then it's magical.
Roadster, Tripple rect and a couple other rectifiers, Mark 2c-5, and Lonestar are absolutely amazing. I'd take the DC over the F/Nomads/Stilletto/Heartbreaker in a heartbeat, but it is still not as good as a Mark.
The new Royal Atlantic is excellent. So I dont know why people are saying they don't like the direction they're going in. Check it out. It slays.
My complaint with Mesa over the years has been there's no midi switching. I would pay the extra couple hundred bucks for that ability on the higher end and more versatile amps like the Mark V and the Roadster. And I would love 2 effects loops, one at the input and one between the preamp/power amp.
Roadster, Tripple rect and a couple other rectifiers, Mark 2c-5, and Lonestar are absolutely amazing. I'd take the DC over the F/Nomads/Stilletto/Heartbreaker in a heartbeat, but it is still not as good as a Mark.
The new Royal Atlantic is excellent. So I dont know why people are saying they don't like the direction they're going in. Check it out. It slays.
My complaint with Mesa over the years has been there's no midi switching. I would pay the extra couple hundred bucks for that ability on the higher end and more versatile amps like the Mark V and the Roadster. And I would love 2 effects loops, one at the input and one between the preamp/power amp.
DoomBuggi
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paintballnsk":2lqzjzi4 said:
I like the TS808, Maxon OD808, ect. Great for leads, and I do like the way it accelerates the bass response. But the loss of low-end always bothered me.
If I was to use some sort of Overdrive, I would go for this now; http://protonepedals.com/?dt_portfolio=dead-horse-boutique-overdrive-pedal. Which is essentially a TS clone, with two choices of clipping, and the best part, leaves all the low end intact. You guys should check it out if you are a tubescreamer/overdrive fan.
stephen sawall
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Still have my Tremoverb & IV .....
ratter
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Made in the USA. Built as well or better than any other similar "production" amps. A vast product range, from simple through the very complex, from $899 on up and you don't have to waste time price-shopping between dealers. Pretty easy to find in stock anywhere at anytime, yet also custom finishes available. Buying one is always a great experience - packed with nice user manuals, casters, covers, etc. I don't always jive with them tonally but I've always been a fan.
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DoomBuggi":17ve5ruh said:
Does it still tighten the low end or does it leave it alone?