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iamqman « Beefy Pedal »
Published on 06/27/11 at 11:42This 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 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.