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Published on 07/16/09 at 02:24
What kind of amplification (lamp, transistor ,...)?
It is a correction ... So it's all a lamp with tube rectification (diode type) that provides opportunities for distortion absolutely incredible. To be a big fan of the amp and practice several lamps for many years, this amp and my prfr.

Complete with 4 channels each, all rglages: Gain, EQ, Presence, Volume, Reverb. For each channel, a selector can choose between three types of basic sound (clean, fat, tweed, brit, raw, vintage or modern, depending on the channel). A Master Volume controls the output level and volume gnral SOLO allows a suprieur level for each channel in single player .... very practical when navigating a crystal-clear clean the large distortion mtal through the crunch intermdiaire. The SOLO can be activated via the footswitch for each channel, such as reverb, fx loop and 4 channels.

What is the power dlivre?
50 or 100 W, on the back of the amp allows you to assign a switch for each channel if you want the 50 or 100 W. One can also select for each channel is the face tracking, the type diod ... and it gnial.

What connection?
All the connectors you would expect from an all-tube amp, except MIX output as suggested by the Mark IV ... and is the only point I give ngatif.
At cabinet level, one can imagine and all the manual shows the possible configurations.

What rglages the effects? ...
All are based SETTING THE + reverb adjustable for each channel.
It is also possible to replace the tubes with EL34 6L6 (do not forget to switch the selector on the back) to get the characters identifiable IMMEDIATE Marshall. However, as I play a JCM 800 dj, I use that 6L6.

UTILIZATION

The configuration is it simple?
Yes the setup is simple and accessible. However, the many possibilities that we ask spends time ....
I recommend starting with rglages factory on offer in the manual and tweak a little. Once we have the sound you want, using the presence of knob is rexplorer. As with other MesaBoogie, the presence knob is ultra "modifier ".... it also allows to find the right balance between low and rising mediums depending on the brightness research ...

Do you get a good sound easy?
Yes .... rglages the plants on offer in the manual are good trs Features and ...

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
It is in English, so accessible ... Once we have understood the functioning and the influence of rglages is the range and we forget ...

SOUNDS

Is it your style of music?
It should all styles ...

With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
I play this amp with several guitars: a PRS custom 24, a Std SG, a Start, an imitation of Ibanez Les Paul ...
My pedalboard consists of a Dunlop Wah, a BOSS DD3 delay, a phaser Electro-Harmonix ... all my distos are no longer active with this amp (ADA MP1 Classic, BigMuff, V-Twin).

What kind of sound you get and with what rglages ("crystalline", "bold ",....)?
These range from the crystal-clear clean and fat distortion mtal passing each other is natural to the extent that the amp has a tural identity and that this is not 'formulation digital amp like some English.

What are the sounds you prfrez, you dtest?
I love all the sounds ... as long as the sound is prcis ... It is the one aspect that impressed me when I tried it for the first time. This amp is most accurate in the sounds that dlivre ... I can not say my Marshall (but also its charm).
However, since the 92-93, I was looking for the killer's DISTO: pais, purring, biting and aggressive, for power chord riffs mtal in killing .... Marshall does not do me totally given Soldano Mesa Boogie came close to me offered his Rectifier. Attention, the legendary Mark IV is much more bluesy ....

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
1 year

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
+ is the audio and 4 channel totally diffrence.
the - this may be the weight ... despite the wheels

Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
I try all the lights that come into my amps under the nose ...

How do you report qualitprix?
Boogie is expensive ... but the sound is fantastic ... in terms of qualitprix is ​​excellent if we Whereas the sound that is sought is priceless :-)
Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ...
Yes and I recommend it