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moi_34 « Excellent »
Published on 04/06/13 at 04:37See above or on the mesaboogie site.
Being an electrician , I can confirm that the components used by Mesa Boogie are of very high quality (unlike many other renown brands).
That allows us to believe in a long and reliable life of such components.
I didn't say reliability of the amp, because the tubes can be the source of other problems.
UTILIZATION
For me, the setup is very simple because it's logical.
2 lines of knobs correspond to two separate amps.
A master volume two lower the volume without fiddling with the individual settings.
Everything is very powerful.
Everything is very good.
No need for a manual, everything is logically and smartly thought-out.
SOUNDS
Fabulous sounds, delicious, dynamic, full of harmonics, which are never too aggressive to the ear. I endorse the other reviews. It's goooood!
You can get any sound you want.
ANY. The controls are really effective.
You can have a very fat or a very biting distortion.
Clean, twangy Fender-like or smooth dynamic jazz sounds.
The reverb is very good.
Jazz, bossa, '60s rock, '80s rock, pop, etc..
It is very versatile.
But it only has 2 channels + a solo Boost controlled by the pedal.
If you are looking for only one unique sound (JCM800, Deluxe), this amp is not for you.
If you are looking for a programmable amp (for cover versions or pop), this amp is not for you either.
If you are looking for an amp that you enjoy playing or for studio, this is a great amp.
Even cheap guitars sound good with it.
OVERALL OPINION
I sold mine a long time ago and ever since I have been looking for its dynamic and tuneful sound full of harmonics, with that toolkit and practical side to it.
I had the opportunity to repair one last year!
It was a job, but I'm truly grateful to the seller for having given it to me.
Small, light enough, hyper complete, it's a jewel and I plan to keep it until the end. I already have the spare parts to repair it
.
You'll forget the price and enjoy the quality.
Being an electrician , I can confirm that the components used by Mesa Boogie are of very high quality (unlike many other renown brands).
That allows us to believe in a long and reliable life of such components.
I didn't say reliability of the amp, because the tubes can be the source of other problems.
UTILIZATION
For me, the setup is very simple because it's logical.
2 lines of knobs correspond to two separate amps.
A master volume two lower the volume without fiddling with the individual settings.
Everything is very powerful.
Everything is very good.
No need for a manual, everything is logically and smartly thought-out.
SOUNDS
Fabulous sounds, delicious, dynamic, full of harmonics, which are never too aggressive to the ear. I endorse the other reviews. It's goooood!
You can get any sound you want.
ANY. The controls are really effective.
You can have a very fat or a very biting distortion.
Clean, twangy Fender-like or smooth dynamic jazz sounds.
The reverb is very good.
Jazz, bossa, '60s rock, '80s rock, pop, etc..
It is very versatile.
But it only has 2 channels + a solo Boost controlled by the pedal.
If you are looking for only one unique sound (JCM800, Deluxe), this amp is not for you.
If you are looking for a programmable amp (for cover versions or pop), this amp is not for you either.
If you are looking for an amp that you enjoy playing or for studio, this is a great amp.
Even cheap guitars sound good with it.
OVERALL OPINION
I sold mine a long time ago and ever since I have been looking for its dynamic and tuneful sound full of harmonics, with that toolkit and practical side to it.
I had the opportunity to repair one last year!
It was a job, but I'm truly grateful to the seller for having given it to me.
Small, light enough, hyper complete, it's a jewel and I plan to keep it until the end. I already have the spare parts to repair it
.You'll forget the price and enjoy the quality.