All user reviews of 4/5 for the Mesa Boogie Lone Star Special 1x12 Combo

This will be an overall opinion rather short because everything has been said about this amp that has become a fairly common standard.
It's a super amp at full opportunities and settings.
There is something for everyone.

UTILIZATION

Me coming out of Orange, and although I can say that Mesa is not resolved in 10 seconds ...
My old OR50 was delivered without instructions ... In Mesa we propose an outright book so to speak ... It says it all!
In short, we do not find the right sound if you have not understood the mechanics Boogie. This is an amp that wins somehow ...

SOUNDS

I play with a Les Paul Special Single Cutaway equipped P90.
I bought this for LoneStar very good clean sounds and nice crunch.
My Registry focuses primarily blues and classic rock. I echo the major international standards.
Carl Martin pedals (PlexiTone and Acton) as reinforcements come to quote the Beatles and ACDC because I am adamant to those two (well, I quibble a bit because it would be fine also without ...!).
I find the sound I want. Not 10 seconds like I said earlier, but I find ... But when it is found is really good.
Second, we must know that this amp is "here" a little low. This is also not a fault or quality. It may therefore in my opinion, sound a bit darker depending on the guitar used.
This is one from the old Celestion G12-80 called MC90 which the team and it's not a coincidence since it is an HP with some pretty clear gloss. All this to say that if you want to replace the original Celestion, I suggest you choose an HP rather bright in the treble to keep a balance.
I find that the integrated reverb is very natural.

OVERALL OPINION

It is not suitable for guitarists who want plug and play, that's for sure! This is the only criticism I can do. But the result seems to be at this price.
Purchased earlier this year, it gives me full satisfaction.
The finish is a very high level.
Some say that Mesa is not reliable. But the best mechanical can fail! It's still quite concerning since it would know exactly the total number of amps sold in the world and many return to SAV. Mesa only knows the statistics. But when you see what it costs a return SAV (I work in the industry) and well I think we had better do everything to correct the problem at source (in office). I do not think a company like Mesa wants to offend everyone with the risk of losing them permanently, or so it's not to understand anything!
In any case and for me, it works flawlessly but it is true that he did not that baby a year. Let it grow slowly!.

This is the same fine amp as the regular brown tolex and wheat grille casing. This one comes with custom colors for the aesthetics player.

Red Tolex w/ Cream Faceplate and Tan Grill Cloth w/ Cream Piping and Tan Handle and Corners.

This is going to have the exact same features as the brown Lone Star, but just a different tolex color. There is a slight up charge for the custom tolex so keep this in mind before making your purchase.

Mesa Boogie is one of the best amplifier companies in the world. The have been building high grade high quality amps since the 70's. The took a different approach to the high gain amps that Marshall was putting out at the time and whet a bit different route. The have been able to grab a piece of the rock and roll market and push the envelope.

With this amp they continue that tradition of expanding their territory in the amplifier world.


Mesa/Boogie Lone Star Special 1x12 Combo Amp Features:

* Handbuilt in the Petaluma, California
* Rectifier Tracking (5&15 Watt Mode = Tube, 30 Watt = Diode)
* 2 Fully Independent Channels each with Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb & Master Controls
* All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb with Bright/Warm Reverb Tone Switch
* Output Level Control
* Footswitchable Solo Level Control
* All-tube FX Loop with Send Level Control
* True "Hard" Bypass Switch that removes FX Loop, Output Level & Solo Level Controls from signal path
* Slave Out w/Level Control
* Fan Cooled with On/Off Switch
* External Switching Jacks for Channels 1/2, Solo & Reverb
* All Aluminum Chassis
* 2 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2 & Solo)
* Slip Cover
Push/pull circuitry

UTILIZATION


Details
Type Tube
Number of Channels 2
Power 5W, 15W, 30W All Class A - Switchable
Speakers 1 x 12" C90
No Effects
Reverb Yes
EQ Treble, Mid, Bass
No Amp Modeling
Preamp Tubes 5 x 12AX7
Power Tubes 4 x EL84, 1 x 5Y3 (Rectifier)
Inputs 1 x Instrument
Outputs 3 x Speaker, 1 x Slave
Footswitch I/O Yes
Effects Loop Yes

SOUNDS

I love how modern Mesa Boogies now have a foot switchable effects loop. So you can with easy click on the footswitch and take the effects loop out of the circuit. This is handy for the tone purist that doesn't want anything in between his guitar and amp. Some effects loops degrade the tone a little bit and this attacks that issue.

I love the tone of this amp. The clean tone of this amp is amazing. This is basically Mesa's approach towards the blues and country rock players. It still retains that natural grind that is infamous with Mesa Boogies, but a milder voicing for the softer bluesier side of rock and roll. Still a killer amp and an amp full of warm tone. You really hear the warmth of the tone in this amp compared to other Mesa Boogies. There is a purist to the tone and sweetness to the structure of its voicing.

OVERALL OPINION

This is a fantastic amp for those who want a little tamer Mes boogie amp and still want the features and feel that makes Mesa Boogie great. This is a great amp with many features and tone for fender and Marshall players all around. Having two separate channels with several voicing options within each channel along with a solo boost, this amp is a go ready gigging amp for many players.

At new these amps come in at around $2030, which is a considerable up charge for the tolex. If you don't want to pay the extra money than get the standard brown version. I recommend this to the person who plays a lot of covers or pop and rock music. This is going to be one of Mesa Boogies' most versatile amplifiers.