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janluc
Published on 07/07/07 at 14:54
Tube amp. Read the description at Mesa's website
Power: 55 true watts. It is really loud.
Very comprehensive connections, including effects loop with master, speaker outputs and slave to connect another amp.
3 channels with two sounds each, controllable with the footswitch, plus a solo mode. The reverb can also be footswitched.
Each channel has 7 adjustable settings: gain-volume-presence-treble-mid-bass and reverb (on the rear).
Master volume and solo, plus loop mix.
It's very comprehensive and precise.
UTILIZATION
It's easy to use, but offers so many possibilities that it requires some time and testing to get a hold of it.
The manual is all right (you can find it on their website).
SOUNDS
It suits almost any style because it's super versatile. It provides all classic Mesa sounds and distortion, but beware it doesn't offer the Rectifier sound.
The sounds are of very good quality, be it clean, crunch or distortion.
It's the distortion sounds that make a real difference when compared to Fender or Marshall.
OVERALL OPINION
I bought it secondhand recently and its biggest defect is the price. Secondhand it's doable because it costs the same as a new combo from other brands, but the Mesa touch is truly exceptional. I had an old tube sound and I admit that it doesn't even come close. Another great quality of the Nomad is that it's a true professional amp, both in terms of manufacturing and design.
It has an average value for money, but it really plays in the Majors and there's nothing more to add.
I would buy it again and I know I will keep it until the end of my life.
Power: 55 true watts. It is really loud.
Very comprehensive connections, including effects loop with master, speaker outputs and slave to connect another amp.
3 channels with two sounds each, controllable with the footswitch, plus a solo mode. The reverb can also be footswitched.
Each channel has 7 adjustable settings: gain-volume-presence-treble-mid-bass and reverb (on the rear).
Master volume and solo, plus loop mix.
It's very comprehensive and precise.
UTILIZATION
It's easy to use, but offers so many possibilities that it requires some time and testing to get a hold of it.
The manual is all right (you can find it on their website).
SOUNDS
It suits almost any style because it's super versatile. It provides all classic Mesa sounds and distortion, but beware it doesn't offer the Rectifier sound.
The sounds are of very good quality, be it clean, crunch or distortion.
It's the distortion sounds that make a real difference when compared to Fender or Marshall.
OVERALL OPINION
I bought it secondhand recently and its biggest defect is the price. Secondhand it's doable because it costs the same as a new combo from other brands, but the Mesa touch is truly exceptional. I had an old tube sound and I admit that it doesn't even come close. Another great quality of the Nomad is that it's a true professional amp, both in terms of manufacturing and design.
It has an average value for money, but it really plays in the Majors and there's nothing more to add.
I would buy it again and I know I will keep it until the end of my life.