Mesa Boogie

[jamesb]

Hiya,

I'm new to this forum, but I was hoping you folks could advise me :)

I'm looking for a tube amp, and I think I've settled on Mesa Boogie - I've heard a few of them and I think they have a great sound. There are a lot of different models though - can anyone recommend something for me to try out? I currently play either a Strat or LP into a VM 2466, which does sound amazing. I'm really looing for something I can get more 'modern' overdriven/distorted sounds out of, to complement the VM. Preferably a head/cab...

Has anyone played any Mesa's? I appreciate any advice you can give.

Also, the obligatory photo of my 2466 and 425 cab. It's definitely my favourite of all the Marshall tube stuff, and then some!



Cheers,
James

[StephenRutledge]

I've owned a Studio 22, Mark 4 and a Dual Rectifier in the past - all great amps for different reasons... maybe suss out http://mesaboogieampforum77319.yuku.com/ for some answers.
VM FTW :rocker

[surfnorthwest]

Save your money and just get a EH metal muff. It will give you a very heavy metal tone with the VM. Check out the sound clip I posted inthe effects forum under " Instant scooped metal"

http://marshallvintagemodern.com/viewto ... f=5&t=2679

[Spotted Dog]

The Lone Star Special has heavy overdrive, like syrup, is 'dark' sounding, has a great distorted sound but is not modern high gain. So you can probably eliminate this one.

[jamesb]

Thanks for your replies.

I actually really like the Lone Star Special, I seem to remember it has really nice, deep sounding reverb. Andy Timmons plays it well on 'Resolution' (IIRC).

I'll give the Rectifiers and Stilettos a play at the store. I think they have the sort of sound I'm after.

Thanks again.

[Spotted Dog]

Thanks for your replies.

I actually really like the Lone Star Special, I seem to remember it has really nice, deep sounding reverb. Andy Timmons plays it well on 'Resolution' (IIRC).

I'll give the Rectifiers and Stilettos a play at the store. I think they have the sort of sound I'm after.

Thanks again.

Fantastic reverb with two voices, warm or bright - beautiful cleans as well! Good luck and would like to know what you settle on.

[snatch]

i have a single rectifier that i absolutely love. its only 50 watts but is one hell of a loud amp. it sounds alot like its 100 and 150 watt big brothers, better in my opinion.

[Herbvis]

Give the stiletto a try

[Julesman64]

I own a studio .22+ and a Dual Rectifier 100w Solo head. I like them both. I'm still looking for a MK III head at a decent price, thats my fave boogie. But if you are looking for hi gain, metallica/nickleback kinda stuff, you cant go wrong with a Dual Rectifier. The silicon diode rectification is absolutely face-melting. The all-tube rectifier is great for lower gain/rock and roll stuff. And the fact that you can load it with 6L6's or EL34's and bias with the flick of a switch is awesome. I dig the EL34's myself. I was running mine through an Orange 2x12 just yesterday, and it was great. My Dual Recto is my go-to metal amp. :band

[Fuggle]

I have a Mesa F-50 which is plenty loud and has a lot of the dual rectifyer character in the dirty channel + a really great clean channel like a Fender. Very versitile amp but i have barely used it since I got my VM. You can get these fairly cheap on e-bay as they have been replaced by the Express line (not as good for modern metal as the F line). Mesa's are built like tanks too.