Author Topic: New AMP day (Read 8218 times)

Dakine · « **Reply #15 on:** August 19, 2006, 10:25:14 PM »

Both cost me nearly the same dave 'ENGL 1/2 stack' and 'Mesa', and neither were CLOSE to retail :twisted:

They are sooooooooo different. Much more than I would have thought. The Mesa just articulates sooo much better. The ENGL is say a 'Hemi' and the Mesa a 'Boxer', kinda bizarre as their countries are reversed in that analargy lol.

Dakine · « **Reply #16 on:** August 22, 2006, 10:43:26 PM »

OK, much more playing time on the Mesa and have to say (although NOT tried every amp out there, as if lol) have Marshall, obviously ENGL, Fender, Soldano, Peavey, Roland, Crate, Matamp, Cornford and more not to mind. This Mesa has to be the most versatile and sweetest amp have yet to play.
Yes it's a 1x12 combo but OMG! After ALOT of reading on Mesa it also seem's to be the brightest star (tone wise for versatility) in their range.
Loving it :twisted:

dave_mc · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2006, 06:21:15 PM »

^ cool, nick, thanks for the info! I have to admit, I wasn't as impressed with the little screamer when I tried it recently.

:drink:

JJretroTONEGOD · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:35:36 PM »

both amps are awesome and that's great that 01. you have actually spent your money VERY wisely. 02. you're richer than me. 03. you know your stuff. Keep playin guitar, hope to hear some recordings using these amps ; )

JJretroTONEGOD · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:39:33 PM »

Quote from: Twisted Louie

That's a fantastic looking 2X12.

What's in it? Speakers I mean.

yep. PDT_029

Dakine · « **Reply #20 on:** August 23, 2006, 10:40:50 PM »

Am itching to do some clips!
Problem right now is, a. new (fast enough) laptop is still in Texas with missus. b. mum's pc is tooooooooo old/slow for it. c. need to save to get an interface (get away from the Zoom and Black Box) and mic (someone need's to buy my EB Axis :)). d. my Custom Warpig Explorer is still at 'axe health spa', lazy damn axe LOL.and Warpig SG is in Texas.

Soon though.

I Love the tone of the Mesa soooo much that have NOT had a pedal near it. Indeed I am (for first time in LOOOOOOOOOONG time) 'gas'less lol (cept for a puter with interface).

Indeed, may have to sell the Boss GT8, Zoom MRS and Black Box as not getting ANY love at all now.

Dakine · « **Reply #21 on:** August 23, 2006, 10:42:15 PM »

Quote from: JJretroTONEGOD

both amps are awesome and that's great that 01. you have actually spent your money VERY wisely. 02. you're richer than me. 03. you know your stuff. Keep playin guitar, hope to hear some recordings using these amps ; )

As for the cost, am a bargain HOUND! Would be surprised what I paid for either amp :)

Dakine · « **Reply #22 on:** August 23, 2006, 10:42:45 PM »

Quote from: JJretroTONEGOD

Quote from: Twisted Louie
That's a fantastic looking 2X12.

What's in it? Speakers I mean.

yep. PDT_029

Celestion Vintage 30's.

Dakine · « **Reply #23 on:** August 23, 2006, 10:45:06 PM »

Quote from: dave_mc

^ cool, nick, thanks for the info! I have to admit, I wasn't as impressed with the little screamer when I tried it recently.

:drink:

Dave, found the Screamer (head anyway) is a different amp with a seperate EQ. Brings it to life as it were.

dave_mc · « **Reply #24 on:** August 23, 2006, 10:57:48 PM »

^ aye, that's a distinct possibility, nick- I think it could've been cured with a separate treble knob for the high gain modes of each channel, so yeah, that could've easily sorted it.

:drink:

Dakine · « **Reply #25 on:** August 23, 2006, 11:02:09 PM »

^yep, being frugal with the gain and using channel 3 with an EQ in the loop = much better overal nasty/crushing and responsive tone.

deg0ey · « **Reply #26 on:** August 23, 2006, 11:08:41 PM »

Quote from: Dakine

need to save to get an interface (get away from the Zoom and Black Box) and mic (someone need's to buy my EB Axis :))

I know how that feels - I currently have a shopping list that totals about £800 of gear, and no guitars or amps involved...

New monitor for the PC, Processor and RAM Upgrade (AMD X2 :)) and other things of that sort...

Dakine · « **Reply #27 on:** August 23, 2006, 11:43:12 PM »

Well, kinda getting the nod to go Mac (first for me) for the new pc/laptop, for recording stuff.
Lots to read as am 101% newbie when comes to Macs.

deg0ey · « **Reply #28 on:** August 24, 2006, 08:13:10 AM »

Yeah, I thought about going Mac, but they irritate me by not being the same as Windows. I know Windows has its flaws, and breaks down a lot - but Macs are just...annoying.

And then you have to learn it all again, because people only know how to use Windows now - and then my parents gave me a PC with windows on, so ima just run with it.

But if you like your Mac thingy then go for it :)

dave_mc · « **Reply #29 on:** August 24, 2006, 06:23:35 PM »

Quote from: Dakine

^yep, being frugal with the gain and using channel 3 with an EQ in the loop = much better overal nasty/crushing and responsive tone.

:drink: