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Why is this thread still going without a "I brought it home today" review? Just do it already.
Originally posted by Soulcrusher_X View Post...but f**k me, those Fender-box Mesas just have this GRIND that I love.
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Originally posted by King IzzO))) View PostWhy is this thread still going without a "I brought it home today" review? Just do it already.
This. I wouldn't trade my MarkIII for anything.Yowza!
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Go for it. I have a Dual Caliber 50 like others which is descended from the caliber lineup. I think the general tone palette is the same but they added separate EQ for the two channels and a overall Output control.
Great amp that covers a lot of ground. And an OD in front of it will get you even more crunch.
But don't think it's going to get you in Recto land, it won't. It's more closer to Mark territory in the gain channel and IMO much richer than anything the JCM900 can do. Less grainy to my ears.
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Originally posted by brunogio View PostGo for it. I have a Dual Caliber 50 like others which is descended from the caliber lineup. I think the general tone palette is the same but they added separate EQ for the two channels and a overall Output control.
Great amp that covers a lot of ground. And an OD in front of it will get you even more crunch.
But don't think it's going to get you in Recto land, it won't. It's more closer to Mark territory in the gain channel and IMO much richer than anything the JCM900 can do. Less grainy to my ears.Yowza!
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Originally posted by Soulcrusher_X View PostRegret.....I has it.
I don't think the Dual Cal and the 50 Cal are that close though, the Dual Cal can get pretty close to recto sounds.Last edited by King IzzO))); 04-17-2012, 11:21 AM.
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Originally posted by jrbowen81 View PostGood to know! I'm not really going for the Recto tone anyway. I really dig the Mark serious, so this sounds promising.Originally posted by King IzzO))) View PostI regret letting my DC-5 and halfback cab go.
I don't think the Dual Cal and the 50 Cal are that close though, the Dual Cal can get pretty close to recto sounds._____________________________________________
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Called a local guy on my lunch break & told him what I was trying to do, and it turns out that he just so happens to have a DC-3 and a DC-5 (!!!) that I can check out! The only thing is that they're 1x12 combos, but after reading up on the features, I just may have to get off my high horse about only wanting the head model. After all, I could still run it into my 4x12 cab. Might look a little funny, but if this guy takes me up on a trade deal, I just might be an idiot if I don't take it. Especially because with a combo amp, I can take it with me to more places.
The best part is since this guy is local and I already know him, AND not actively trying to sell these amps in a hurry, it may give me more time to work a deal.Yowza!
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Originally posted by jrbowen81 View PostCalled a local guy on my lunch break & told him what I was trying to do, and it turns out that he just so happens to have a DC-3 and a DC-5 (!!!) that I can check out! The only thing is that they're 1x12 combos, but after reading up on the features, I just may have to get off my high horse about only wanting the head model. After all, I could still run it into my 4x12 cab. Might look a little funny, but if this guy takes me up on a trade deal, I just might be an idiot if I don't take it. Especially because with a combo amp, I can take it with me to more places.
The best part is since this guy is local and I already know him, AND not actively trying to sell these amps in a hurry, it may give me more time to work a deal._____________________________________________
LP Custom
Greenbacks
Boss SD-1
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Originally posted by Soulcrusher_X View PostWith a lot of those older Boogies, you can buy a headshell and convert it to a head or vice/versa. There are 4 bolts in the top of the combo/head shell that, once removed, the chassis will slide right out. They used the same chassis for the heads AND the combos.Yowza!
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Before you get rid of your 900 try it with the treble and presence off and the bass, mids, and gain all the way up, add volume and pedals to taste, plug in and rip! That is the secret to the secret weapon of arena rock that is the JCM900.Widow - "we have songs".
Originally posted by AcemanMega gain pup plus mega gain amp usually equals mega crap.
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Originally posted by John E Rokker View PostBefore you get rid of your 900 try it with the treble and presence off and the bass, mids, and gain all the way up, add volume and pedals to taste, plug in and rip! That is the secret to the secret weapon of arena rock that is the JCM900.Yowza!
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