Members mikenothing Posted February 1, 2006 Members Share Posted February 1, 2006 I hate mesa's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shask Posted February 1, 2006 Members Share Posted February 1, 2006 Originally posted by BillyCorgan Very good call My dad has one (and a Mark 4), and he likes it. But, he plays clean though. It does have a good clean sound. Just not much else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr Ten Posted February 1, 2006 Members Share Posted February 1, 2006 Good manufacturer with faux-boutique brand name carrying a wide enough selection, providing attractive amps with character and options, simultaneously pushing the envelope only as fast as people can follow. No matter how rich, I would own a boogie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members geek_usa Posted February 1, 2006 Members Share Posted February 1, 2006 I have a DC-3. Somedays I love it, some days I hate it. The mids kill me though once I crank it past 3. However, like Rippin' Rudy said, mids are what make a real MAN amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluez4u Posted February 1, 2006 Members Share Posted February 1, 2006 I agree on the love hate relationship, But I'll tell you this... After about 2 years now, since I've had my mark iv head dialed in correctly to jive with all my other gear..I can't get that bitchin tone with anything else..not even close... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Snowman3000 Posted February 1, 2006 Members Share Posted February 1, 2006 I absolutely, unconditionally love my trusty ol' c+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bloozman Posted February 1, 2006 Members Share Posted February 1, 2006 Sorry to piss on everyones parade, but I own(sigh) a Lonestar Special 1x12 combo, and its {censored}ty. Ive had it for 5 months, and it hasnt worked right for 2 of the 5...wouldnt buy another Mesa if they were on a half price sale!!...also, everyone raves about the tech support from Mesa...lemme tell ya...Mesa's tech support SUCKS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FIREWIND7 Posted February 2, 2006 Members Share Posted February 2, 2006 I cannot stop playing my Mark III Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Code-001 Posted February 2, 2006 Members Share Posted February 2, 2006 Originally posted by FIREWIND7 I cannot stop playing my Mark III +1 My Mark III is just such an amazing amp that my JCM800 and 5150 II hardly get any time in at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeff9172 Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 I have a Road King Head that I have to part with. New condition. No scratches on the tolex. I am in Illinois just north of Chicago. Read about all the features on the amp reviews. I will part with it for $1700. contact me at Jeff9172@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members facefirst Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 LOVE 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BAZGUITARMAN Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 I actually like the Rectos and don`t think they are a one trick pony. Although I do think the Single Recto is the best of the bunch. I really like mine.I was actually suprised by the low gain tones available. I like the clean channel volume way up then adjust the master for over-all volume. I also like the pushed mode.Vintage mode on the lead channel kills for soloing and of course modern mode is great for thick rhythms with simple chord shapes.I`ve never gotten a chance to really sit down with a Mark IV, but did try one for a little while once. I came away thinking it was a great amp, but there was so much going on. I don`t think I even began to see what it could do.I love Mesa`s quality build. My Single feels very, very solid. And my Boogie 4x12 has sounded good with every amp I`ve played through it.Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members facefirst Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 Play a Recto in modern mode with the treble completely off and really puch the mids. It's amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesaholic Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 Bet mass-produced amp in the world at the moment (quality-wise), IMO (of course). As a company, they stand behind their products and treat 2nd -hand buyers the same as new buyers. I've called to ask for stuff like pots for my Mark IV and they've sent me spares for free. I have always been treated with respect by them. Not a single problem ever, and I've owned one or more Boogies for over 15 years. They are a little controlling with their dealers. The one price thing everyone knows about. They are also very uptight about a dealer selling to someone in another dealer's area. They frown on that quite heavily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members facefirst Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 speaking of Mesa. This is just a shot in the dark but does anyone have any extra EQ slider tips for a Mark series? I need 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesaholic Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 Originally posted by facefirst speaking of Mesa. This is just a shot in the dark but does anyone have any extra EQ slider tips for a Mark series? I need 2 Dude, call Mesa. Ask them how much. They might just offer to send them to you at no cost. That's what they did for me with the volume pots for my Mark IV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cas Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 mark IV, love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brian62275 Posted April 13, 2006 Members Share Posted April 13, 2006 I think Mesa Roadkings are quite possibly the BEST damn amps ever! I for one, will keep it real and say that i dont think the overall mesa tone is "the best"....but their distorion and tonal-dynamics are 2nd to none. I hate how you can turn the knobs on the eq from min to max and back and notice just a minimal difference. The shaping abilities of mesas are quite limited. But I'll take them any day over anything else. I especially love the roadkings. When I get done with school and get a real job, I'm gonna save my pennies and snatch me one up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rada Posted May 4, 2006 Members Share Posted May 4, 2006 Originally posted by Bloozman I have a Lonestar Special 1x12 for blues...great tone, but its always broke down...Im goin back to a fender Can you go into more detail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darkride Posted May 4, 2006 Members Share Posted May 4, 2006 The newer version Stilletto Ace is the 1st Boogie I'm really liking so far, & I've played most of their stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Synical Posted May 4, 2006 Members Share Posted May 4, 2006 There's a Mark IV for sale for 1100 bucks on the other side of town... I'm interested, but you know- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DarkIntension Posted May 4, 2006 Members Share Posted May 4, 2006 As the proud leader and creator of the Mesa Boogie Mob, I gotta say, I do love Mesa's. I couldn't be happier with my Boosted Mesa Dual Caliber 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dmantis Posted May 4, 2006 Members Share Posted May 4, 2006 I tried my ass off to buy a mesa Boogie. But everyone I played, I felt it lacked one way or another. No Mesa has great cleans except the Lonestar. I heard the Roadkind does But I never played one. My problem is that when you get good cleans, you get a weak drive channel. When you get a killer drive channel, you have crappy raspy cleans. I want my cake and eat it to.Mesa didn't provide that for me. I would have to buy 2 of them to make one amp. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zachman Posted May 5, 2006 Members Share Posted May 5, 2006 Originally posted by Tosis Maguill What are your thoughts on Mesa Boogie? I love them, personally. I used to play through one, but it was taken away by it's owner. Now I dream of owning the Road King. Wow. I love Mesa Boogie like mad. I love mine and have been using it as my main gigging amp for 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mid_crisis Posted May 9, 2006 Members Share Posted May 9, 2006 Love my Rectoverb. I have owned a DC-2 (okay) and a .50 Caliber + (killer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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