Boogie Transatlantic TA-30 v. Fender Prosonic/Supersonic

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What you get between these two (three) amps? I like the options on the Boogie, but the Fender cleans are amazing. Thinking about blues/country to fusionesque sounds.
 
The cleans on that Mesa are very solid, sort of Vox-y though if you like it. Of the 3 the Supersonic might be the most versatile, the Mesa easiest to dial in, the Prosonic the best gain (once you figure it out). Really the Mesa and Fender are different animals.
 
The supersonic 22 is a very nice amp and worth checking out.
 
Since I'm about to own two Mesa amps already, I'm thinking the Fender might be a good option. The clips online of the Supersonic 60 head and Prosonic head are killer.
 
If I had to pick between those two it would be the TA-30 just because it has a few more options, both amps sound great in their own way. Now if I was picking the amp, I would probably start with a Deluxe Reverb with a few pedals and go from there.
 
I have a Prosonic 2x10 combo and it's a great amp but my experience has been that it really comes alive with a 2x12 cabinet. To me, it really needs the 2x12 to compete. Obviously, this is personal taste and opinion. With the head version and a 2x12, great for country/classic rock. With a few pedals it can get you most places.

No experience playing the Supersonic.

I've used a friend's Mesa TA-30 and it's quite versatile with a little work to dial in your sound. Not what I would call "Fender cleans" but a very nice amp. I do like the gain from this amp more than the Prosonic.

Although the Prosonic is not traditional by Fender standards, I still say that's the sound you can expect from this amp.

With the Mesa, a much more modern sound.

Either one is a solid choice. I would say trust your gut on what you usually like, Fender or Mesa. Although these amps are a little bit of a diversion from what they typically make, they still hold true to the Mesa and Fender traditions.
 
mjtripper":3m7xy3a5 said:
The supersonic 22 is a very nice amp and worth checking out.

This. LOVE mine. Cleans are unbeatable and the dirt channel is fantastic as well.
 
i have a prosonic great amp, but there is a loud pop when changing ch,
 
Some of the Prosonics do have a pop when switching between channels, some do not. I would check in advance.

If it does have the pop, there is a mod that can be done to fix it. Not an expensive or timely repair for the trained tech.
 
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