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Published on 03/11/13 at 14:27In short: all lamps, 4 independent channels, each of 50 or 100W (normal < <bold> > Or less reduced voltage mode < <spongy> >), Recovery (correct) tubes or diodes, a spring reverb. Series effects loop < <debrayable> >, Tuning the overall output level < <output> > And boost < <solo> >.
The manual is downloadable on the site mesa.
UTILIZATION
The config is simple, just turn the knobs, but sharp because there are a lot of possible settings and some very sensitive brief must spend some time. I detailed a bit:
First we have four channels, each with its own volume control, gain, presence, bassses, mids and treble. The first two dedies to its rather clear (but not only!) Have three < <voicing> > Possible (clean, fat, tweed) and (clean, fat, brit) the last two rather dedies crunch and lead (not that either!) Also have three < <voicing> > (Raw, vintage, modern), but the presence of adjustment has more amplitude on the last channel. Moreover, we can choose, for each channel, recovery diodes or tubes and a mode 50W (two tubes) or 100w (the four power tubes at the same time) and an all mode < <bold> > Or < <spongy> > That is to say normal voltage or lowered.
The manual helps quite well in my opinion was to determine the effect of each adjustment. One note is that the global adjustment of the output level < <output> > Is the active effects loop is active, ie even if there is no effect between the send and return. This allows you to adjust the overall volume and therefore play a < <bas> > Volume.
SOUNDS
I use a mesa 2x12 cabinet rectify (the model off the 4x12 did not go down the stairs ...). I rather play in style < <progressif instrumental> > With very different sounds: from clear rather jazzy carément destroy saturates through a little folk rhythms. All with some pretty effects (reverb, delay, octaver, wah ...). I have a scratch score Vigier Excalibur supra and fender (reissue 57 of 96) maple neck, both sound great and very differently (as you would expect!), The amp is very reactive and transcribed all the nuances.
Can be enormously sounds with this amp. The baffle is important because the bandwidth is very extended, especially the bass is abysmal remaining clear (grandiose!). I use it quite spongy mode and in this case I prefer the way the diodes rectify its saturated (in bold the opposite) I think the sound has more grain. We just play a relatively small volume while maintaining its low voltage in this mode. In fact, sometimes I stay glued to listen to a sound so I found it!
One last point, ca seems obvious but the effects must be of (very) high level, otherwise it means immediately.
OVERALL OPINION
I've had 8 months, I played on a lot of combos and this is my first real head. I've heard a number of others, I believe has a certain level it is more a matter of taste. I love the sound mesa, plus I wanted at least three independent channels (which limits already pretty choice). With this amp, I got a big gift that I do not regret, both for the quality of construction (I hope it will as much as my old Boogie Caliber 50 to 86 bp without always!) For the and especially its versatility! I do it again without hesitation buying the same (except for the 4x12 can be ...).
The manual is downloadable on the site mesa.
UTILIZATION
The config is simple, just turn the knobs, but sharp because there are a lot of possible settings and some very sensitive brief must spend some time. I detailed a bit:
First we have four channels, each with its own volume control, gain, presence, bassses, mids and treble. The first two dedies to its rather clear (but not only!) Have three < <voicing> > Possible (clean, fat, tweed) and (clean, fat, brit) the last two rather dedies crunch and lead (not that either!) Also have three < <voicing> > (Raw, vintage, modern), but the presence of adjustment has more amplitude on the last channel. Moreover, we can choose, for each channel, recovery diodes or tubes and a mode 50W (two tubes) or 100w (the four power tubes at the same time) and an all mode < <bold> > Or < <spongy> > That is to say normal voltage or lowered.
The manual helps quite well in my opinion was to determine the effect of each adjustment. One note is that the global adjustment of the output level < <output> > Is the active effects loop is active, ie even if there is no effect between the send and return. This allows you to adjust the overall volume and therefore play a < <bas> > Volume.
SOUNDS
I use a mesa 2x12 cabinet rectify (the model off the 4x12 did not go down the stairs ...). I rather play in style < <progressif instrumental> > With very different sounds: from clear rather jazzy carément destroy saturates through a little folk rhythms. All with some pretty effects (reverb, delay, octaver, wah ...). I have a scratch score Vigier Excalibur supra and fender (reissue 57 of 96) maple neck, both sound great and very differently (as you would expect!), The amp is very reactive and transcribed all the nuances.
Can be enormously sounds with this amp. The baffle is important because the bandwidth is very extended, especially the bass is abysmal remaining clear (grandiose!). I use it quite spongy mode and in this case I prefer the way the diodes rectify its saturated (in bold the opposite) I think the sound has more grain. We just play a relatively small volume while maintaining its low voltage in this mode. In fact, sometimes I stay glued to listen to a sound so I found it!
One last point, ca seems obvious but the effects must be of (very) high level, otherwise it means immediately.
OVERALL OPINION
I've had 8 months, I played on a lot of combos and this is my first real head. I've heard a number of others, I believe has a certain level it is more a matter of taste. I love the sound mesa, plus I wanted at least three independent channels (which limits already pretty choice). With this amp, I got a big gift that I do not regret, both for the quality of construction (I hope it will as much as my old Boogie Caliber 50 to 86 bp without always!) For the and especially its versatility! I do it again without hesitation buying the same (except for the 4x12 can be ...).