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1984 JCM 2203 1/2 stack

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Mesa Boogie Triaxis/2:90 rack

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No comparison, not even close.
 
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The 2205 is the 50 watt version of the 2210 if I remember correctly.

They are probably priced about the same.
 
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A suggestion: try an EQ pedal with your Nomad to see what kinds of tones you can really get out of it. EQ pedals are highly underrated and VERY versatile.
 
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ratherdashing said:
A suggestion: try an EQ pedal with your Nomad to see what kinds of tones you can really get out of it. EQ pedals are highly underrated and VERY versatile.


looks like theres an EQ right on the amp
 
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The NOMAD 100 is better than the other models BC IT HAS THE EQ
YOU CANNOT RUN THAT AMP WITHOUT EQ! Most Mesas need the EQ to dial out certain things.
 
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Oh yeah, there it is. Mesa's 5-band graph EQ.

I wouldn't rule out a pedal though - an 8 or 10 band EQ pedal will give you more precision and more tonal options. I had a Mesa DC-3 with the 5-band EQ and I much preferred using my BOSS EQ pedal. It's all open to opinion, of course.
 
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sosomething said:
Inform your mom that this isn't some trivial, silly matter where you'll learn a valuable lesson and be grateful for her guidance later.

Is it not? From my impressions that was exactly what this was.
 
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cream123 said:
they are all great ideas i did try to talk to her, all she does gets angry and just says "nope, i'm not even going to talk with you". what right do you have to dictate what kind of gear i get when you know hardly anything about guitars, resale value or tone. i hate it when she's close-minded like this


How old are you? Why can't you just drive to the store and do the exchange?

Sounds like it's not your money.
 
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Forbes / Memphis: the answers to your questions are in the replies to this thread that you didn't read.

chopstherocker said:
I see I went off the handle a bit. Sorry everyone, I was out of line.

Just a bit too vehement in your assertions, really. I think the underlying sentiment you were trying to get across was a good one - be grateful for what you have - that's always good advice.

chopstherocker said:
Where did the I wouldn't house my kids come from? Oh yes, I was not paid in candy to work construction, I was lucky to get $10 a week because it was my own home. Most of that year when I was 11-12 we were homeless. We found a 30 year old trailer that was actually affordable for us to buy. The catch was that the crazy old lady had over 30 cats that had ruin the entire house.

I was more than happy to do the work for free, because it was for my family. So yes, when I was 12 years old, I was working construction. I did play cello in school, and tried guitar, but I could never stay after school for the free class they offered once in a while.

My parents encouraged music, but we couldn't always afford food, where the heck would there be money for anything else?

I know they didn't pay you with candy - my point was just that, since it's the dude's own money, it should be his call. I thought your tone was kind of condescending, but you know... mine tone (towards you) probably was too.

I know what it's like to be poor. I lived in a trailer as a kid for a few years. My mom worked a ****ty cafeteria job while my dad went back to school. Money was pretty scarce in those years, and I know the taste of government cheese. I didn't care - I have some great childhood memories from that time. I also know what it's like on the other side, because after my dad graduated things got a whole lot better and we moved. Now as an adult (semi adult? I am a musician after all) I'm on my own with a good job that affords me the gear I always lusted after, but I don't take that for granted for a second.

I think sometimes you're unable to see things from any perspective other than the one influenced by your direct experience. Your reactions to topics here can seem to come out of left field, maybe because they have more to do with YOU than they do with the subject at hand. That's human - we all do it to a point - but it would benefit you to understand that not everyone has had the experiences you have, and those experiences may only apply to you and your decisions and not necessarily to someone elses.

chopstherocker said:
I see I went off too far yesterday. I'm sorry about that again.

I'm sorry for coming down on you as harshly as I did. Just FYI I don't have any problem with you, Chops.
 
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yeah i found some nice tones. i might get another eq pedal because the onboard one boosts the sound like a mofo.
i'm just gonna keep it, i'm actually starting to like it. :)
 
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just deal with the eq knobs with 'kid gloves' a very slight adjustment changes MANY things about the tone. If you don't have the manual, mesa manuals and their presets are actuallly pretty good starting points and almost all manuals are available on the mesa website. Good luck with your amp, and whether is a JCM 800 or not, you do have a good amp, treat it that way :)
 
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Yea, Mesas take a long time to set up. Those things are sensitive. Just be patient with it and I agree with the above stated by CapoFirstFret, look for the sample settings in the manual, they really help!
 
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CapoFirstFret said:
just deal with the eq knobs with 'kid gloves' a very slight adjustment changes MANY things about the tone. If you don't have the manual, mesa manuals and their presets are actuallly pretty good starting points and almost all manuals are available on the mesa website. Good luck with your amp, and whether is a JCM 800 or not, you do have a good amp, treat it that way :)
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thanks for the advice, and ya you're right it's a great amp just takes a long time to get what i want
 
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One thing to remember with the active on-board EQs like Mesas and VHTs have is that it's often more useful to CUT frequencies than it is to BOOST them. Remember to try turning down what you don't want before you turn up what you do want.

Glad you're happy with your gear - it's a good feeling. A lot of people can get wrapped up in the buying of gear and miss out on the enjoyment of really getting to know and love what they have.
 
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sosomething said:
One thing to remember with the active on-board EQs like Mesas and VHTs have is that it's often more useful to CUT frequencies than it is to BOOST them. Remember to try turning down what you don't want before you turn up what you do want.

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Agreed...If you want more mids for example..on a MESA 9 times out of 10 you are better off turning down your bass and treble controls. They are finnicky things, but once ya figure 'em out, they really do sound great (most of 'em anyways :laugh2: )
 
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