PaulReedSmith
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any comments on these? Im thinking I might buy a 2x12 lonestar special soon....very soon
Mesa Boogie Lonestar/Lonestar Special
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PaulReedSmith
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Re: Mesa Boogie Lonestar/Lonestar Special
nobody owns one of these amazing amps? wow...
nobody owns one of these amazing amps? wow...
LesStrat
Reining PunLowered
Re: Mesa Boogie Lonestar/Lonestar Special
I played through a Special briefly one day. But I was really testing an axe, and needed an EL84 amp for the testdrive. I was quite impressed with it. It did NOT have the limited range of the typical Boogie amp. Seemed quite versatile.
I played through a Special briefly one day. But I was really testing an axe, and needed an EL84 amp for the testdrive. I was quite impressed with it. It did NOT have the limited range of the typical Boogie amp. Seemed quite versatile.
Hot _Grits
Buttery Toneologist
Re: Mesa Boogie Lonestar/Lonestar Special
I like the special. Not as much as my Blue Angel, but it's a more flexible amp.
I like the special. Not as much as my Blue Angel, but it's a more flexible amp.
PaulReedSmith
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Re: Mesa Boogie Lonestar/Lonestar Special
thanks guys!
thanks guys!
That90'sGuy
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Re: Mesa Boogie Lonestar/Lonestar Special
The Lonestar Special gets a big two thumbs up from me. One of my favorite Mesas and an actually really good clean channel :fing2:
The Lonestar Special gets a big two thumbs up from me. One of my favorite Mesas and an actually really good clean channel :fing2:
Gunny47
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Re: Mesa Boogie Lonestar/Lonestar Special
I'm the opposite, I didn't care for the Lone Star Special, but I enjoyed the Classic. I guess I'm more of a 6L6 guy now anyway...
I'm the opposite, I didn't care for the Lone Star Special, but I enjoyed the Classic. I guess I'm more of a 6L6 guy now anyway...
PUCKBOY99
Irish Flagologist
Re: Mesa Boogie Lonestar/Lonestar Special
The tubes definitely have something to do with it....I'm an EL84 guy :bigok:
The tubes definitely have something to do with it....I'm an EL84 guy :bigok:
Boogie Bill
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Re: Mesa Boogie Lonestar/Lonestar Special
Rather than the 212 version, I would suggest the 112 with a matching 112 extension cab. I've seen these--its a beautiful rig, It's a lot more versatile--there are times when you won't need to carry that heavy 212. Set the combo on top of the 112 cab for a nice little mini-stack; or just carry the combo to an informal jam. This how I use my Mark III and my Mark IV.
Bill
Rather than the 212 version, I would suggest the 112 with a matching 112 extension cab. I've seen these--its a beautiful rig, It's a lot more versatile--there are times when you won't need to carry that heavy 212. Set the combo on top of the 112 cab for a nice little mini-stack; or just carry the combo to an informal jam. This how I use my Mark III and my Mark IV.
Bill
PaulReedSmith
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Re: Mesa Boogie Lonestar/Lonestar Special
the 2x12 is only like 150$ more than the 1x12 though..lol hard decision
the 2x12 is only like 150$ more than the 1x12 though..lol hard decision
Skoora
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Re: Mesa Boogie Lonestar/Lonestar Special
I'll put in another big :fing2: for the Special. Loved it's versatility on the power settings and the bass worked like a JTM45. Tight rock when you lowered it and beautiful swampy goodness if you brought it up. If I can get enough scratch together it's my next amp....and this is from a long time Boogie naysayer and Marshall lover.
I'll put in another big :fing2: for the Special. Loved it's versatility on the power settings and the bass worked like a JTM45. Tight rock when you lowered it and beautiful swampy goodness if you brought it up. If I can get enough scratch together it's my next amp....and this is from a long time Boogie naysayer and Marshall lover.
PaulReedSmith
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Re: Mesa Boogie Lonestar/Lonestar Special
sweet man...im a marshall lover too haha...Im trying to sell mine though to get the mesa. thanks again.
sweet man...im a marshall lover too haha...Im trying to sell mine though to get the mesa. thanks again.
Guitar Guy
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Re: Mesa Boogie Lonestar/Lonestar Special
It does depend on how and where you are going to be using the amp. If it is just for home use and recording i would get the special hands down. But if are going to be playing medium to large venues, especially if clean headroom is important for you, get the regular one. Either is a great sounding amp, but if you do decide on the regular one, make sure it is an '07 because they added an extra wattage selection so now you can switch between 100, 50, and 10 watts per channel!
It does depend on how and where you are going to be using the amp. If it is just for home use and recording i would get the special hands down. But if are going to be playing medium to large venues, especially if clean headroom is important for you, get the regular one. Either is a great sounding amp, but if you do decide on the regular one, make sure it is an '07 because they added an extra wattage selection so now you can switch between 100, 50, and 10 watts per channel!
PaulReedSmith
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Re: Mesa Boogie Lonestar/Lonestar Special
thanks dude!
thanks dude!
ImmortalSix
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Re: Mesa Boogie Lonestar/Lonestar Special
search for my lonestar thread, i think there was some feedback there
sweet pick! I want one too
search for my lonestar thread, i think there was some feedback there
sweet pick! I want one too
James Rock
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Re: Mesa Boogie Lonestar/Lonestar Special
I'd go lonestar special (i think 30 watts class a is loud enough and you usually get amps miked at big gigs + u can get an extension cabinet if needed). But thats me I like the voxy type clean on the edge of breakup sound which the special has (at loud volumes of course) but if you want crystal fender clean the standard is probably better.
I'd go lonestar special (i think 30 watts class a is loud enough and you usually get amps miked at big gigs + u can get an extension cabinet if needed). But thats me I like the voxy type clean on the edge of breakup sound which the special has (at loud volumes of course) but if you want crystal fender clean the standard is probably better.
