Amp that does Mesa tone
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Loserchief
SwingingIdiot
Re: Amp that does Mesa tone
sorry for the bad news, but nothing else will sound like a Mesa. Either save up or look for another kind of tone
sorry for the bad news, but nothing else will sound like a Mesa. Either save up or look for another kind of tone
bungalowbill
Luckybastidologist
Re: Amp that does Mesa tone
It depends...Are you looking for a Mark series or Recto sound?
It depends...Are you looking for a Mark series or Recto sound?
Tor
Riffologist Extraordinaire
Re: Amp that does Mesa tone
Mesa F-series or the new Express series might be something..... A very informative thread over at HC. Check out the clips in the first post.
Mesa F-series or the new Express series might be something..... A very informative thread over at HC. Check out the clips in the first post.
XSSIVE
OCDologist
Re: Amp that does Mesa tone
man these threads make my head hurt...i want X but don't want to buy X, i rather buy Y and hope it sounds like X. i just don't get it. it's not like your a 15yr old kid that we should give a life lesson to and tell you...save up for what you really want or you'll be sorry in the long run....by your age you should know that already.
if you want mesa sound, get a mesa. if you don't want to spend that much, get a used mesa (loads of good deals out there if you look). if you don't like the idea of buying a used amp and don't want to buy a new mesa due to the price....find a new tone you want because you're not getting mesa tone from another amp just like you won't get marshall tone from a vox etc etc.
problem solved.
-Mike
man these threads make my head hurt...i want X but don't want to buy X, i rather buy Y and hope it sounds like X. i just don't get it. it's not like your a 15yr old kid that we should give a life lesson to and tell you...save up for what you really want or you'll be sorry in the long run....by your age you should know that already.
if you want mesa sound, get a mesa. if you don't want to spend that much, get a used mesa (loads of good deals out there if you look). if you don't like the idea of buying a used amp and don't want to buy a new mesa due to the price....find a new tone you want because you're not getting mesa tone from another amp just like you won't get marshall tone from a vox etc etc.
problem solved.
-Mike
krankguitarist
Krankitupologist
Re: Amp that does Mesa tone
Look used man. If you're lookin for a recto, I've seen em around a lot for around 800-1300 used, depending on which model. The mark series hovers around that area too.
Lotta people have called the peavey triple XXX the poor man's recto. Those go for much cheaper, granted. But, they sound a bit cheaper too. IMO.
Look used man. If you're lookin for a recto, I've seen em around a lot for around 800-1300 used, depending on which model. The mark series hovers around that area too.
Lotta people have called the peavey triple XXX the poor man's recto. Those go for much cheaper, granted. But, they sound a bit cheaper too. IMO.
BGtelecaster
New member
Re: Amp that does Mesa tone
Mesa F-30s are awesome amps and the combo usually goes for 700 bucks or something
Mesa F-30s are awesome amps and the combo usually goes for 700 bucks or something
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Amp that does Mesa tone
Although I agree with XSSIVE, here's some ideas.
Peavey XXX, or XXL for really low $
Randall amps are marketed to the same demographic as Mesa, so check some out.
Crate Blue Voodoo. This really is the poor-man's Rectifier.
Vox Valvetronix AD120VTH head
Line 6 Flextone HD
Line 6 HD147
First, always watch ending auctions on Rectifiers with cash in hand, and snipe one at the last minute with a proxy bid. The 50W Single Rec will probably be your best bet.
Although I agree with XSSIVE, here's some ideas.
Peavey XXX, or XXL for really low $
Randall amps are marketed to the same demographic as Mesa, so check some out.
Crate Blue Voodoo. This really is the poor-man's Rectifier.
Vox Valvetronix AD120VTH head
Line 6 Flextone HD
Line 6 HD147
First, always watch ending auctions on Rectifiers with cash in hand, and snipe one at the last minute with a proxy bid. The 50W Single Rec will probably be your best bet.
alex1fly
Well-known member
Re: Amp that does Mesa tone
+1! Even though the F-30 is the least expensive of the Mesas, it still sounds great. There are tons of useable tones and it gets quite loud. The tone is a little different from the recto tone, but to me that just means less top end fizzle. You should check one of them out. A used F-50 would probably be around 700 or 800 too... or a new single rectifier for a little over 1000.
+1! Even though the F-30 is the least expensive of the Mesas, it still sounds great. There are tons of useable tones and it gets quite loud. The tone is a little different from the recto tone, but to me that just means less top end fizzle. You should check one of them out. A used F-50 would probably be around 700 or 800 too... or a new single rectifier for a little over 1000.
alex1fly
Well-known member
Re: Amp that does Mesa tone
I tried the Vox Valvetronix before I got my roadster, and the mesa model was pretty fizzy. None of the models on there really had any girth. If you want real tone modelling amps just won't do it.
I tried the Vox Valvetronix before I got my roadster, and the mesa model was pretty fizzy. None of the models on there really had any girth. If you want real tone modelling amps just won't do it.
HetfieldRules
New member
Re: Amp that does Mesa tone
well i went that route at one point....bought a Peavey XXL ....excellent SS tone....but not Mesa.....depends on what sound you want really.....i eventually up and bought a Triple Rectifier.....now for thigns in comparrison.....the XXX sounds like poo in comparison .... way too digital/thin sounding IMO .... but when it comes to just awesome distorted tone at a reasonable price ...Peavey 6505+ ....i think my buddy paid 1200 new....thing is rippin and certainly holds it's own against the mesa....but i cant say it sounds like a mesa....just great tone.....then again thats assuming you want it for rock/hard rock/metal/hardcore .... if not then i cant really help you there....
well i went that route at one point....bought a Peavey XXL ....excellent SS tone....but not Mesa.....depends on what sound you want really.....i eventually up and bought a Triple Rectifier.....now for thigns in comparrison.....the XXX sounds like poo in comparison .... way too digital/thin sounding IMO .... but when it comes to just awesome distorted tone at a reasonable price ...Peavey 6505+ ....i think my buddy paid 1200 new....thing is rippin and certainly holds it's own against the mesa....but i cant say it sounds like a mesa....just great tone.....then again thats assuming you want it for rock/hard rock/metal/hardcore .... if not then i cant really help you there....
Virtual Kevorkian
New member
Re: Amp that does Mesa tone
Nothing does a Mesa tone like a Mesa, and even the F's don't do it well.
Nothing does a Mesa tone like a Mesa, and even the F's don't do it well.
Gr8Scott
Wookieologist
Re: Amp that does Mesa tone
I dunno bout that exactly. I think the valvetronix does pretty darned well if you're willing to run the EQ like I said.
I dunno bout that exactly. I think the valvetronix does pretty darned well if you're willing to run the EQ like I said.
jmh151
Active member
Re: Amp that does Mesa tone
Yes, it's a Recto- Killer. Will it sound identical to a Recto? No. I tried a recto, I managed to get the killer signature tone from it. The V3 I can get something similar, but different in its own since it has EL34 tubes- but you can change them to 6550's or 5881's.
It's alot more versatile, and I would buy a V3 over a mesa any day.
Yes, it's a Recto- Killer. Will it sound identical to a Recto? No. I tried a recto, I managed to get the killer signature tone from it. The V3 I can get something similar, but different in its own since it has EL34 tubes- but you can change them to 6550's or 5881's.
It's alot more versatile, and I would buy a V3 over a mesa any day.
That90'sGuy
DyzaBoyzologist
Re: Amp that does Mesa tone
If you want a Mesa, like everyone here is saying, get the Mesa
You'd be amazed how cheap you can snag one used on eBay. I've seen most models routinely sell for around 1k or less so right there you're looking at half the cost than you originally anticipated.
So, forget Carvin, forget Line 6, forget Peavey and all those other amps that come "close" to what you like about Mesa. Go with your ears and buy the Mesa and be done with it.
If you want a Mesa, like everyone here is saying, get the Mesa
You'd be amazed how cheap you can snag one used on eBay. I've seen most models routinely sell for around 1k or less so right there you're looking at half the cost than you originally anticipated. So, forget Carvin, forget Line 6, forget Peavey and all those other amps that come "close" to what you like about Mesa. Go with your ears and buy the Mesa and be done with it.
