Mesa Boogie opinions sought
Question: Have been offered a Mesa Boogie DC-3 combo for 450 UKP, is this a good deal? Love the sound of my mates DC-5, does the DC-3 sound similar, considering the power amp section uses 4 x EL84s instead of 2 x 6L6s in the DC-5? Answer: Buggered if I know, Stephen. I have a DC-2 that I'm very ...
- Mark Knopfler's Messa Boogie MK-11B amp
Question:I have a MK II-B Messa Boogie amp which originally came from a Leeds (UK) group and there is every reason to think that this amp was originally owned by Mark Knopfler and then sold to Brendan Croker. On the inside and outside of the flight case it says Dire Straits. On the top it says ...
tagged: Messa Boogie- Recommendations for powerfull small lightweight bass combo amp for under $1000?
Question:I tried the Mesa Boogie walkabout scout in my local guitar center, and I loved it. It has tube pres, 300w, and a killer tight sound. But it costs $1200, which is a little more than I wanted to spend. I'd like to keep it around/under $1000. Are there any comparable combos to this? I'd l ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie Walkabout- Mesa Walkabout Scout
Question:Anyone had any experience with the Mesa Walkabout Scout? I'm thinking about buying it to serve as dual purpose - a combo for my upright, and to pull the head and use it with a 4x10 cabinet for my Fender bass. Has anyone used the walkabout head as a standalone - can it fill a medium siz ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie Walkabout Scout- Mesa Boogie V-Twin - HOW rectifier-ish?
Question: I've been reading the reviews of the Mesa Boogie V-Twin. I have a 2 input JCM800, and am currently evaluating a Mesa Boogie Single Rectifier 50watt head. I suppose it does that modern Mesa Boogie thing, well, like a modern Mesa Boogie would. I'm wanting that sort of sound for my list ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie V Twin- Mesa Boogie User Forum
Question:I have seen so much posted about amps not being loud enough that I felt somewhat alienated. I do not know what amps the rest of you are using or the venues that you are playing, but I am starting to feel a little alienated. 1. I play through a switchable 60/100 watt Boogie MKII with a ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie User Forum- MesaBoogie Walkabout valve head
Question:I'm 33 and though I play bass for many years, I must admit that I've never tried or even listened to an all Valve head for bass. (I could say that in France (where I live) , we don't have so much stuff in the shops than you could have in USA, but that's another problem) So here are my ...
tagged: Mesaboogie- Mesa Boogie Tubes
Question:I found some old tubes laying around. They are all mesa boogie tubes, but read differently. They are as follows : (1) Mesa 7025STR 12AX7A ECC83 (2) Mesa STR 12AX7A (3) Mesa STR SPAX7A (with black band around the tube). (4) Mesa 12AX7A They are all *AX7A, but can anyone tell me the diff ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie Tube- Mesa Boogie Tubes
Question:I`ve bought an used Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Head. My Question is if I can change the Tubes (especially Poweramp Tubes) by myself by simply replacing them, or if it is necessary to open the amp for checking and calibrating the bias?? Answer:I may get yelled at by some of the more tec ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie Tubes- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier vs Single Rectifier heads
Question:I considering getting one of Boogie's Rectifier heads but I unfortunately will not have the opportunity to compare them. So if anyone has played both the Dual Rectifier and either one of the Single Rectifier heads One thing I would like to know is how close do the Single Rectifiers com ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier- Mesa Boogie Rectifier cabs?
Question: Are they really that much better than any other 4/12 loaded with Vintage 30's? l know supposedly they have Celestion custom make their V 30's but are the cabs worth the $800+? lf so then cool l'll buy one but l'd like some opinions. Unless a dealer has multiple brands in stock it's ha ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier Head- Mesa Boogie Triaxis... Worth the price?
Question:I'm kinda interested in Mesa's Triaxis pre-amp but am concerned about the price tag! Currently, I have a Mesa Bogie 50/50 Power amp pushing a Digitech 2112. I absolutely love the 50/50 and the effects on the 2112 are great as well. I'm not really happy with the (2) 12AX7 setup it has f ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie Triaxis- MESA BOOGIE OR MARSHALL??
Question:Simply a question: when talking about metal... which is better??? Mesa Boogie or Marshall??? The typical option, I think, is Marshall, but a lot of great players seem to prefer 'Mesas'. Which is your opinion??? Answer:Pretty sure the Metal guys (if they are using Mesas) are using the D ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie Tone- Noisy Mesa/Boogie Subway Rocket Amp
Question:I recently purchased a Mesa/Boogie Subway Rocket amp. While I love the sound of the amp, it is very noisy. Currently it has (4) 12AX7's in the preamp and (2) EL84's in the power amp. I had one of the preamp tubes go microphonic, so I replaced it with an ECC83 Groove Tube (it was what I ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie Subway- Mesa Boogie Subway Rocket w/JBL
Question:Does anyone know anything about the Mesa Boogie Subway Rocket? I'm considering buying one, advertised as w/JBL... Answer:Wanna check out and listen to The Mesa Boogie Subway (with the original Eminence 10 speaker labeled as a Black Shadow) Here are some links with Real Audio files With ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie Subway Rocket- Mesa Boogie Subway Blues - Help Needed
Question: I have a Mesa Boogie Subway Blues...It is the older version with the dual inputs and no half power jack. I use the thing in mostly low volume situation...does anybody have schematic or hints for me on adding the half power jack like the new ones have? Also it is getting pretty noisy a ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie Subway Blues- Mesa/Boogie Studio 22+ for metal
Question: I need some help here.. Can M/B Studio 22+ do metal? Not extreme high-gain, but something like Tool, Metallica, that kind of sound.. can it be done? Mainly for rhythm playing Actually, all opinions considering these amps Answer:I had a Studio 22+ without graphic way back when they had ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie Studio- Mesa Boogie Studio pre-amp
Question: Please tell me something about The old Mesa Boogie studio pre-amp. Pray tell me about it, o knowledgeable ones... Answer: Bought one in 1992, it drove me mad and I didn't like the sound, the two channels were always out of balance volume wise, the tone controls interacted in a very st ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie Studio Preamp- Mesa/Boogie Studio Caliber
Question:What is a good price for the Studio Caliber? How about the Subway Rocket and DC-3? I have only been able to find Mesa/Boogie stuff in one store, and they hardly discount at all from the list price. Is this normal for Mesa/Boogie equipment? Answer:Yes, it's that way all over the country ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie Studio Caliber- Mesa/Boogie Studio .22 or Studio .22+, what difference
Question:I am curious to know what difference the plus makes between the Mesa/Boogie Studio .22 and the Studio .22+. Is it something with and graph. eq.? or is it something else? Answer:The Studio .22 does not have a 5-band graphic eq; the Studio .22+ has the 5-band graphic eq. If you have a ch ...
tagged: Mesa Boogie Studio 22
