My search for the elusive tone led me into the above amplifier. I am a certified "Twidget" so the Mesa Road King was engineered for players like me. The tone issue is whether or not I can be satisfied with the Blues or Jazz sounds my ear picks out via the four amplifiers available? Honestly, tone just gets more elusive the more time I spend trying to find it. The 2 x 12 Road King system creates a vibrancy so completely separate from any other amplifiers I've used it is no wonder the engineer's refer to it as an "instrument" instead of an amplifier. My Fender solid state can create a lot of hard rock 'sting' where the Mesa takes that sting and builds on it coupled to the 6L6's and the EL 34's. I like both amp's but the Mesa is king when it comes to manipulating sound that can raise the hair on your arms and neck. Simply put... the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Road King 2 x 12 takes the player and the gig as far as the artist wants to go without any letup or let down. Cost is high and so is the excellent crowd response. I've run my Les Paul Studio through the Road King in session as well as my Gibson J-45 with an LR Baggs pickup. I also use an Ibanez Artcore reworked by Mike Lull and team. Frankly, our net sound is well received whether we are playing Country or Rock or extemporaneous Jazz, which I like. And the Mesa proves that a sound investment is the best sound after all.
Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Road King 2 x 12
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Boogie Bill
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Re: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Road King 2 x 12
The only thing I don't like about the RK 212 is its 100+ lbs. A really terrific amp...such a wide range of tones, and the ability to switch power amps with each channel, really is a brilliant piece of engineering. Like you said, it's really tweakable. Reading the owner's manual (and keeping it handy for reference) is a must.
I will admit that overall, I prefer the Mark Series amps over the Recto, but I'd love to have one of these in my stable.
Bill
The only thing I don't like about the RK 212 is its 100+ lbs. A really terrific amp...such a wide range of tones, and the ability to switch power amps with each channel, really is a brilliant piece of engineering. Like you said, it's really tweakable. Reading the owner's manual (and keeping it handy for reference) is a must.
I will admit that overall, I prefer the Mark Series amps over the Recto, but I'd love to have one of these in my stable.
Bill
allbutromeo
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Re: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Road King 2 x 12
The other guitarist in my band has the head, it's a fantastic amp. I almost bought one but decided to go with the MkV instead.
The other guitarist in my band has the head, it's a fantastic amp. I almost bought one but decided to go with the MkV instead.
PFDarkside
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Re: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Road King 2 x 12
I'll be honest, I wish mine was a head and cab. I moved it yesterday, wow is that a heavy amp. I just keep it at home, it's so tough to relocate.
I'll be honest, I wish mine was a head and cab. I moved it yesterday, wow is that a heavy amp. I just keep it at home, it's so tough to relocate.
MacBradley
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Re: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Road King 2 x 12
I think the Road King Combo is probably the only amp I'd care enough to replace my Tremoverb Combo with. That's mostly due to the ability to have more than 2 foot switchable channels though.
I think the Road King Combo is probably the only amp I'd care enough to replace my Tremoverb Combo with. That's mostly due to the ability to have more than 2 foot switchable channels though.
