All user reviews for the Mesa Boogie V-Twin

Amplification: 4 Lamps, gain stages op amp, the distortion is obtained by saturation of the lamps. Therefore mixed.
Full of small buttons for the sound you want.
A first stage of the preamp output and a headphone output

UTILIZATION

No need for manual or just small nimble fingers to adjust the sound.
The sounds are impressive

SOUNDS

The must-have for the player to greasy blues.
Nothing to throw in the resulting sounds.

OVERALL OPINION

I have 4 years. I played a bit of a Mark IV, and failing to be able to find a OCCAZ good price, I bought it. No regret, I care.
Of course, it is not easy to use live, or else should not have 36 sounds.
Since the release of this thing, Mesa turned to metalheads. This is the last winning shot Mesa for lovers of blues and rock. Since the new sound MESA me profondémment ch ....
So if you want a piece of the legend of Mesa, it is with that thing you can have, for lack of a Mark 3 or 4

Handbuilt in the USA
2x12AX7
2 Channels, 3 Modes (Clean, Blues & Solo)
Mode Assignment Switches
Gain, Master, Bass, Mid, Treble and Presence (Universal)
Bypass Switch
Clean Gain Adjustment Control
Record / Headphone Out
External Switching Inputs

UTILIZATION

The manual is very clear and well done, at the same time, there is nothing really complicated to explain!
like to pedal ca .... is not a gas plant! just use his ears and in any event it sounds live.

SOUNDS

I mostly play stuff saturates but a bit of everything and even when AC was a big surprise! I never think a preamp can be comfortable in ALL styles! Whether it's jazz, funk, rock, blues, metal (even very beefy!), It makes everything! ... However I very versatile guitar that gives me a wide range of sounds (5 position selector 3 + humbucker with split filter medium) ... everything happens ... it's almost unbelievable! Also like what I read, the pedal did not have enough gain for the metal?! ... Well I play death more often and I do not even need to add an OD, EQ after or anything ... just the preamp to him a meme!
but with a TS9 or maxon808, it works very well too.

I tested on 2 PowerAMP has one lamp (mesa 50) and a very cheap behringher an amp (the amp ultrarock viel return dun!), Always on my custom 4x10 cabinet ... even if the lamp rings necessarily more "organic living" with the behringer preamp sounded really good ... which attests to the quality of the preamp.

simulates the output is also excellent ... it sounds just like a mesa transplanted. No need for IR or anything (unless you want a particular color well). Plugs into the sound card, you can record live with a very good sound!

OVERALL OPINION

I just spent 15 days above background (not that there is need much time to test the preamp ... far from it!) ... And I do not understand why Mesa has stopped producing this pedal They can be ... was afraid to self-compete, so they had created a great product ... I bought 250 euros and if it may seem expensive to some size for a preamp pedal when ... we play it, it's 100% satisfaction. Nothing to do with the stupidity of the current pedal is called "shop" at the same price a few exceptions that are near the wind as we serve!
Here is finally a portable preamp and sounds for everything, without having to add .... this is just perfect! I am so convinced that I can be even buy another one very soon ... just in case!

The only "problem" is inherent to the format ... if you need to spend to clean crunch and saturated ... we must turn to the rack version or so if like me you want the pedal for practical reason, when this happens, simply do a crunch and OD preamp to keep clean and saturates

With this preamp is faultless for Mesa. 10/10

What kind of amplification (lamp, transistor, ...)?
What is the power delivered?
What connection?
What are the settings, the effects? ...

A transistor and lamps (2) (finally, someone has to go zieuter the diagram, I know bugger all and I f inally *.
Full connectivity, surround area provided by various inputs and outputs.
No power, it's a preamp.
Settings of classic two-channel amp treble mid bass presence and gain flight. That's all and that's good.
Very heavy chassis, this is the stompbox. Switches that do not clatter and it's fine for disturbing when we play with a headphone.

UTILIZATION

The configuration is simple?
Do you get a good sound easy?
The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

Very simple, that's why I turned back to the racks for that.
Easily transportable, clear manual (well, no need to study the manuals that are heat my neuron)
His fakile to get, it sounds live and near settled anyhow (I mean, we do everything at noon and shoo it sounds, then affine)

SOUNDS

Will it fit your style of music?
With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
What types of sounds you get and with what settings ("crystalline", "fat", ....)?
What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?

Yes, blues / rock, I like it though. Complies with the sound of the guitar.
must love the clean sounds compressed and compressed distos (trademark Mesa)
By against followers of his correct will be disappointed, that's not it, not you hungry masses and it saturates less
Personally, I not put tons of gain (too much gain kills the grain), just half enough for me (gain at noon, I still have a little room, but I prefer to manage the attack or the volume pot ), I added a tube overdrive to boost sometimes and it sounds great too.
I love all the sounds, to saturated clear, slight preference for the blues channel (light blue), it manages to clear the saturated like that and not need to switch constantly.

OVERALL OPINION

How long you use it?
What is so special that you love the most, least?
Did you tried many other models before buying it?
How would you rate the quality / price?
With experience, you do again this choice? ...

Since + / - 4 months (I expected before writing the opinion, to avoid the syndrome at all new, all beautiful)
ls tried Digitech artist (but too effective, too compressed, too nuanced, I lost my sound), I also Pedaltone Koch, so I can compare.

I love its sound, its simplicity, the fact that it sounds even without effect (for me it is a sign that never fails, if I never get tired of her and did not really feel the need to add to it one or other pedals, it's all good)
There is also 2 x more compact than Koch, but not lighter.
Some who know say it is based on the diode bridges heated tube (like a Marshall jmp), I know anything, but it sounds. It's not like they told me to pick up completely against the Pedaltone Koch (which is a circuit based on four high-voltage lamps), it is like, it sounds pretty close with a dynamic rather than for the Koch , which is also more demanding in lamps (four instead of two, a better choice that is required).
In short, a good ratio Q / P secondhand (anyway it no longer produced), reliable over time (it is still being sought and for good reason, it's still the excelent gear, solid, and not obsolete)
With the experience I would do this choice, especially if I had no other preamp. With that said I could do without it because I'm Koch, but for now I keep it.
There's just that it's bad they did not opt ​​for switching different as to move to the clear sound of the machine, must juggle a small switch in his hand. Otherwise, bypassing found the clean sound but the amp. Therefore, it is used more as a distortion. I think there are ways to tweak the thing to add a 3rd switch easily. This is the only "complaint" and also tested a lot of lights on it, as I say it is less demanding than the Koch at this level, a pair or a mix jjtesla tesla Tung ground. No need for expensive tubes, it sounds good with the cheap too (not Koch, it has the taste of luxury)

this is a pedal tube guitar preamp.
It has two channels: bypass, clear, overdrive / solo (depending on the position of dedicated switch).
In terms of connectivity, there is one input and three output: guitar amp, power amp and headphones.
There are also two control inputs for bypass and channel choice.

In terms of settings, this is a classic preamp, complete and effective (gain, bass, mid, treble, presence, output level).

Finally, there is a setting under the pedal to assay the channel gain clear.

The only real fault is the switch for the overdrive switch (blue) to solo when you're on the second channel.
It is impossible to activate it with the feet, which is a shame for a pedal.
Otherwise, there is no effects loop, which can be annoying.

UTILIZATION

Configuration is easy for one who has ever used a guitar amp.

SOUNDS

It is suitable for many styles of music, including his drive for super sensitive and warm. The distortion (single player) is very good.

For metalheads against my friends (like Korn) are not getting enough sound right to their liking. A bit too fat to really modern, er metal box .

In fact, I tried amps mes (affordable) at the time and I loved their sound saturated but I preferred them for a fender clean sound. So, by dint of saving I made the configuration: V-Twin Nighthawk + + TwinReverb (which only have two clear channels).

Well duh, it gives a pretty vintage style but it still kills! Anyway, for rock, blues, reggea / dub, jazz ... AC does.
A priori, I think on newer amps we must go further

OVERALL OPINION

Its very good, it's a bit expensive and I do not know if today we find the best value for money. The pedal is sturdy. I do it again this choice because even if its not doing all it makes me go.

Handbuilt in the USA
2x12AX7 tubes
2 Channels, 3 Modes (Clean, Blues & Solo)
Mode Assignment Switches
Gain, Master, Bass, Mid, Treble and Presence (Universal)
Bypass Switch
Clean Gain Adjustment Control
Record/Headphone Out
External Switching Inputs

UTILIZATION

This is a wonderful pedal that I wish Mesa still produced. I found mine for an absolute steal, and sold it later for way more than I paid for it. I should have kept it - it is a great tube box. It is a dirt pedal that kept the character of the guitar intact, which is nice. With a direct out, 2 channels, super durable housing, the ability to switch up channel voicings, and a great EQ, this pedal has it all. The treadplate metal looks like a Dual Rectifier, and the pedal can certainly sound like one as well.


SOUNDS

The V-Twin excels here - it sounds utterly, ridiculously good. It can get blues crunch, liquid sustain soloing, death metal chug, and about any point in between. The EQ is very responsive, and can carve a nice spot for the guitar (or bass) to sit. It has a ton of gain on tap, which is befitting of the MESA name. It sounds good just being used as a distortion pedal, but being that it is a preamp, it can run directly into a power amp, or even the PA system, as well.

OVERALL OPINION

I'm giving this all 10s, all the way across the board. This is one of the best distortion boxes ever produced. It is durable as all get-out, it sounds incredible, it looks like a work of rugged American art, and it is versatile. It's an investment even, as the discontinuation of it has caused it to rise in price. This pedal can make a boring one channel clean amp sound fantastic, and it can make a great amp just sing! I unabashedly love this pedal, and I wish I had another.

This pedal is basically a Mesa Recto preamp in a little box. You get most of the features you would see on a normal amp but in a small but larger size foot pedal.

The tone of this pedal is great. You get a very thick and fat sounding distortion that will sound great with just about any guitar and or any amp. This is a pedal that will take control of any guitar or any amp. It will dominate pretty much any setup you have because this thing is a beast.

UTILIZATION

FEATURES:

Handbuilt in the USA

2x12AX7

2 Channels, 3 Modes (Clean, Blues & Solo)

Mode Assignment Switches

Gain, Master, Bass, Mid, Treble and Presence (Universal)

Bypass Switch

Clean Gain Adjustment Control

Record/Headphone Out

External Switching Inputs
Available as:

V-Twin Pre-Amp Pedal

Optional Gig Bag • V-1 Bottle Rocket or V-Twin • Shoulder Strap

SOUNDS

The tone is huge to say the least. You get a very thick crunch tone that is extremely close to a the sound of a Dual Rectifier. This pedal will greatly saturate you tone and thicken up the weakest guitar or guitar pickup in your arsenal.

I like this pedal with any guitar you throw at it. I especially like this pedal with a Gibson Les Paul or another guitar with a humbucker style pickup installed. You get a meaty tone that will cut through pretty much and band mix successfully.

OVERALL OPINION

This pedal is a great addition to any person who needs a fat sounding distortion who uses maybe Fender amp or Vox or just about any clean based amp. If you need a beefy steroid pedal than this is your best bet.

Another great thing about this pedal is the ability to use headphones or record out with it. SO you can send it to a recording console or the house PA system if you didn't bring your regular amp or if stage volume is an issue.

I don't think Mesa Boogie makes these pedals anymore. So the used market is the only way to go at this point. I think you can pick them up for around $350+ in the classifieds or used market.

The mesa V-Twin Harley Davidson with her look more like a gimmick than a conventional preamp. It is far from the sobriety of studio preamp or quad, but should not be relied upon (in any case is not the same thing!)
The one I have is very handy in hard pedal and totally indestructible, 12v plug transformer.
This is a small tube preamp (2 ECC83) has the sole purpose in life that provide a nice distortion and that's all.
2 switch (bypass / distortion), a switch (hard to reach unless you play barefoot) that controls the passage clear / blues (nothing to do with Clearblue, testing)
6 classic knobs: gain, treble, bass, mid, presence, master.
At the rear, 6 inputs / outputs, an output amplifier guitar, power amp out, headphone jack (not terrible ),...

UTILIZATION

Not need a degree to use it.
The distal selector controls the flow of clear and little distortion switch turns the clear blues. That's it. Small brightly colored diodes (Red = disto, green = light blue = blues =) prevent any confusion

SOUNDS

It is complicated.
The gain equalizer and background for my config (on old gibson marshall lamps), fat distortion sounds, there is nothing to dire.Le sound is warm, round, not too dirty or too clean and especially do not alter the characteristics of amp and guitar. Personally, I played different styles without problem (the big blues to metal).
The light brings even more fullness and warmth that I had but the problem is the difference between the two equalization stages: between light and distortion, change the settings because too much power for the light ( a difference sound very unpleasant), more gain saturation causes a slight unwelcome. In short, we can not use both on the same piece so I use the bypass and defer to other alternatives to clear. it's a shame.
As the passage clear blues, the problem is the same.

OVERALL OPINION

I have this little metal box for 7 years and I never ever separates. It was good to have flaws, I love the sound it produces distortion on my hardware: it recognizes the characteristics of the gibson and once you push a little marshall (y no master above, it was not) The sound is really burning.
But with other equipment, I guarantee nothing.
The sudden changes in levels between channels is really unpleasant, at best, play the volume with a volume pedal but it does not prevent early saturation crachouieuse and if we lower the gain was more the big disto ...
In short, I only use the distortion.
The handy format and indestructible, I carry around everywhere, never a failure, it is like new.
I absolutely regret it but I'd like to move to other things in the same spirit of her but I will not sell, good material for beginners looking to have a sound identity (and not a sound academic and sanitized).
At the time I got it new for 3500fr, which was already expensive, but it has almost doubled now!
On occasion, she turns to 400 €, but it is shock resistant nuclear (at worst you change the lamps)
Now, besides me, I've seen anyone else use it but it still makes (8 years) is proof that it works.

LATEST NEWS
it seems that mesa solved the problem of gain change between clean and distortion with a small adjustment stashed beneath a trap door behind the pedal (admit it's vicious). So my advice j'remonte.

Tube preamp (2 12AX 7) to look beautiful, nearly indestructible metal. 3 outputs are available /
-1 To classic guitar amps, then you use the V-twin as a booster or as a distortion pedal.
-1 To amplifiers; by connecting the V twin in your effects loop of your guitar amp you bypass your preamp and you use only the part amplifying tube preferably, the V twin is now on your preamp. You are in command of a "Mésarshall" or a "mésafender" for example.
-1 To a mixer / or a headphone jack (depending on the position of the switch)
The 2 switches on the V twin control the bypass and change the channel.
Finally there are the classic settings: gain, bass, treble, mid, presence, volume.

UTILIZATION

The operation is very simple; 3 sounds available light / crunch (blues) / 2 channel saturated
channel 1: clean sound or via the small switch crunch blues (a small blue light comes on).
Channel 2: distorted sound
If you do not want to ask your V twin pit you can connect a cross on the output: external footswitch.

SOUNDS

In my opinion we draw the quintessence of the V twin is by plugging it directly into a mixer or in the amplifying portion of your guitar amp.
In a good sound system You have made a huge sound especially saturated sound that makes grave.toutefois sounds are very clear and crunch as well. The headphone jack is the anecdotal to me its got to be too hi-fi (too fatty not clear enough).

OVERALL OPINION

I bought the V twin has about 8 years at a time when I was playing directly plugged into the sound system, I have first had a SansAmp but it did not do, for or against the day I have had the V twin CALA DONE At the end of concerts that is often that we came to see me and asked me what I used it as a guitar amp.
One advantage of the V twin is that you can "attack" simultaneously, the amplifying portion of your guitar amplifier by the output "to power amp" and also the mixer through the outlet "To mix." So you have a big sound in your guitar amp and you have a big sound in the sound without using a microphone transplanted. You can also use it to repeat so you do not carry your 2 bodies Marshall. I never sold it now even though I don 't serve less.

- Tube preamp pedal format (or 12AT7 2x12AX7 possible)
- 3 modes Clean / Blues / Solo
- Gain / bass / middle / treeble / presence / master
- 2 footswitch (bypass / passage and clean / blues solo) + 1 mini switch: passge of clean to blues
- 1 + 2 input for optional footswitch inputs and 3 outputs (guitar amp / power amp / mixer or headphones)
- Supply provided

Mine is a V-Twin of the 2nd generation with a small hatch to access the level adjustment so no such problems with mine (aesthetically it differs from the first series logo eagle wing type Harley at the center of the pedal: it is engraved on the front and hard plastic stuck on mine)

UTILIZATION

Super simple but not necessarily very practical since it has no EQ separately for each mode (for this version is better rack!) The manual is well done with nice tweaks bonus but really not essential to use v-twin ... it is more of a branch and it sounds and EQ is amazing richness and precision, and then even when its format makes it an absolutely ideal portable tool!
I plug in my old Marshall Valvestate 8080 in rehearsal or at home and I already sound very good but the best is to plug in a power amp for live use, as stated in other reviews taking headphone does not necessarily convincing it is good sometimes! Finally, and this is where the v-twin comes into its own: it's great to use direct table or on a tascam

SOUNDS

As I have no problem level difference between modes I really have no complaints about the sound qualities of this preamp: it sounds in all modes although I find the fashion blues a little less readable (in in the sense that I use this mode equalizer and it is the only one that I like) the clear sound is warm, rich and fully scalable and is the disto ... MESA there's nothing more to say!
I play jazz and rock and I really found myself in this little preamp

OVERALL OPINION

I bought in 2001 for 3080 francs New ... I saw a catalog in Total Guitar in 2004 to 685 €! it's amazing how it goes! even the selling of okaz I would win money ... but I really do not want to sell it (although I eyeing on a Mark IV or a DC 10 okaz) and even less to exchange it against something to model type pod or I know not what!

A priori there is to know when buying is to focus primarily V-Twin 2nd generation

In the end it's a very nice preamp and practical perfect for a decent grow under any conditions and can be a perfect complement to a high-end amplifier

See below ...

UTILIZATION

Extremely easy to use, it sounds "correct" direct ... great

SOUNDS

Much good to say right away, do not buy it for its clear sound ... the disto disto disto and it's a real tornado sound! The first time I played with I have 3 hours to get over it ... is super fat, harmonics go in all directions is explosive!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 months and I love it ... I tried several distortion pedals before it (I do not consider as a preamp even if that is what it is) and surpass them all ... but its "correct" is paid and unfortunately the price is quite prohibitive, 730 euros, not 680 as is seen everywhere ... but I do it again without hesitation because that choice is still the least expensive option for the front of his home mesa ...

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UTILIZATION

Config ultra simple, the sound is divine, especially the clear.
I have no manual ...

SOUNDS

Here, I tell you:
long I was looking for something to give a beautiful grain to my nylon guitar (yes, yes, I do not delirious!)
I tried many things, but I've never had a convincing result, since most guitar effects are digital and nylon .... blearghhhhh!
Well, one day, a friend wanting to play something for me on a steel guitar and as I have no steel guitar ... you guessed it, we plugged the nylon, history just show me a map ... and I had the surprise of my life: the clear sound of the V-Twin on the nylon is simply divine, the sound I always wanted to have on my guitar without ever succeeding!
Not bother to say that I looked for a direct opportunity!

OVERALL OPINION

I no longer play without the V-Twin (and I'm doing bossa, samba ...)
Obviously, the distortion I never use it for this style.
The ratio Q / P is great.
I would do this choice without hesitation, I advised her eyes closed, even for nylon strings (solid body, still ... and without the saturation ...)

Small Update: First gig with bass, drums, guitar (nylon, solid body) and percussion.
That happiness. Its fantastic, a grain so beautiful, rich and warm (clean), he embellishes the harmonies, he lets it sound like it should. I'm happy!

I have a model that seems to be 2nd generation, but I do not know the hatch!
Someone there any documentation or can it gives me the trick to open the machine ... I've never managed to open it, sacahnt the green LED die has "placed ...
Thank you for your help.

Regarding the equipment, I bought the preamp there is a long time now, it was good for the blues disto ... I admit that its use is quite complex when you do not play often electric, like me!

The clean sound is amazing, even for blues or when deciding to send strong, that answers directly

UTILIZATION

Difficult.

SOUNDS

I play with a guitar equipped with micro seymour lespaul with several possible adjustment (splits, etc.)..

For blues sounds, it's great!

OVERALL OPINION

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UTILIZATION

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OVERALL OPINION

I use the V-twin with an f 30. This gives us, simultaneously, two additional channels: no need to purchase a Dual Rectifier or Mark IV, to enrich its range of sounds.
Régalge the output level to configure a user "solo" which will be stronger than the mode "lead" (pedal bypassed). But many other configurations are possible.
The disto "blues" is, to my taste, quite powerful. I use two humbuckers (Seymour Duncan and DiMarzio), and it has never been found wanting. At the limit, a "solo" is too powerful.
Only combination to avoid: putting the pedal in a signal already saturated by a saturated channel of the amp.
Otherwise: the V twin has a great look.

See other reviews (everything is already said)

UTILIZATION

The setup is very simple like any old Fender tube amp types, Marshall ... (volume, equalizer (same for channels ... tt one of only downside of this pedal, which I admit is very low .) gain presence.Pour getting a good sound is: you plug, you play, you have the manual when son.Le qq gives a nice setting.

SOUNDS

I serve men to play the blues it is, I think its quality essentielle.et I'm really pushing it a bit ravi.en saturation can easily go for his type of AC / DC, Deep Purple, or even the Gun's, but we can not go until saturation of "metal" type metalica.
Moreover given the mediocre quality of the rest of my gear (temporary): Squier Start (set by luthier) on a pedal really Marschall mg100dfx.cette enormémentrehausser level.
On this there are 3 differentstype pedal sounds:
_the clean sound that is more qu'exelent critalin really, but who can also be hot
_the blues sound is really good for blues and funk rhythms and solos at the BB King.
_the his solo is really good too we recognize the sound quality really "lamp"

OVERALL OPINION

it makes Minten qq g week this preamp and I really regret not buying as much for her as for its saturation value for money clair.exelent

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UTILIZATION

Ah, at the config, as I have seen many galleys and some even claim that it was a crap about distos ...
Like all tube amp or preamp, the sound is difficult to master and each setting gives a very different sound.
However, virtually all configurations "sound" (clean, blues and lead) and EQ applied to each channel will give color typed. We must therefore find just the sound that suits the style and that's where it takes a bit of research / understanding of the product.

SOUNDS

I play primarily MusicMan and Mesa, but I tested it on many other amps (Fender, Rivera, Marshall and Peavey).
While I obviously prefer the sound Mesa saturation (we like it or not), the pedal has clearly raised the level on which all the amps I tried, but each time an adjustment period is necessary .
Level cleans, I prefer the Twin or Rivera, but the pedal brings warmth and dynamics on all others (Marshmallow and Pivouille).

For fans of big satus well muscled, two choices:
- Adjusting the V-not too advanced (8-2-8) clearly raise the master volume and thus saturate beyond necessary.
- The very substance that gives cons sound fatter and R'n'R, harder to control but very typical.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two years now with great satisfaction as a subsidiary channels, live recording for some decision or even a simple distortion pedal.
Yes, it's expensive, maybe too much, but since I have, I use nothing else.
I now have two, if I loose the first.