MESA Electradyne
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P.A.Foholic
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Tested some ibanez guitars with it. I didn't fiddle too much with the amp 'cause my intention was to test guitars. It had amazing nice cleans and a very raunchy rock tone. Bass was little bit on the loose side but the midrange was pretty tight and focused. Dunno if this was helpful at all lol
Tested some ibanez guitars with it. I didn't fiddle too much with the amp 'cause my intention was to test guitars. It had amazing nice cleans and a very raunchy rock tone. Bass was little bit on the loose side but the midrange was pretty tight and focused. Dunno if this was helpful at all lol
TwilightOdyssey
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I've only heard the Stiletto once, and that was at Brooklyn Metalfest. I thought it sounded really good!! If it ain't broke, why fix it? I thought the Stiletto straddled the boundary between MESA and Marshall real well ...
I've only heard the Stiletto once, and that was at Brooklyn Metalfest. I thought it sounded really good!! If it ain't broke, why fix it? I thought the Stiletto straddled the boundary between MESA and Marshall real well ...
FuseG4
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Re: MESA Electradyne
It seems to be doing that whole "BF cleans with Marshall Crunch" thing,
and every time I play it, I feel like they did a great job.
The clean channel is sweet and clear, and the gain channels can go from thick and smooth to bright and raunchy. It's surprisingly easy to EQ this amp, given that it is a MESA.
It seems to be doing that whole "BF cleans with Marshall Crunch" thing,
and every time I play it, I feel like they did a great job.
The clean channel is sweet and clear, and the gain channels can go from thick and smooth to bright and raunchy. It's surprisingly easy to EQ this amp, given that it is a MESA.
UberMetalDood
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It's a great amp. It has a clean channel that's everything they it's supposed to be... and then some. It's a real great Fender clean. It has more overdrive than people think. I would say it has about the same amount of overdrive as you can get on a JCM 800. There are two overdrive modes that are differently voiced. It's a little difficult to dial the amp in at first, especially trying to even out the levels between clean volume and overdrive volume, but once you get it set, you get exactly what you want.
Its sound is relatively dark and compressed, but it cuts through like any other british amp. Like every other Mesa Boogie I've tried, it has more than enough bass.
I have used it with 6L6's and EL34's, and I can tell you that it sounds better with 6L6's clean and EL34's on overdrive. Overall, 6L6's work best in the Electradyne.
The Electradyne has an awesome reverb. It's not all springy sounding like a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe. You can do a whole lot with an Electradyne. I have something I recorded with mine here. I did at a very low volume in my home.
The Electradyne is a really cool amp. Even just looking at the chassis and the inside, it doesn't look like any other Mesa Boogie. The trick is getting it dialed in and learning how to siwtch between the channels. Once you got that figured out you will enjoy it tremendously.
It's a great amp. It has a clean channel that's everything they it's supposed to be... and then some. It's a real great Fender clean. It has more overdrive than people think. I would say it has about the same amount of overdrive as you can get on a JCM 800. There are two overdrive modes that are differently voiced. It's a little difficult to dial the amp in at first, especially trying to even out the levels between clean volume and overdrive volume, but once you get it set, you get exactly what you want.
Its sound is relatively dark and compressed, but it cuts through like any other british amp. Like every other Mesa Boogie I've tried, it has more than enough bass.
I have used it with 6L6's and EL34's, and I can tell you that it sounds better with 6L6's clean and EL34's on overdrive. Overall, 6L6's work best in the Electradyne.
The Electradyne has an awesome reverb. It's not all springy sounding like a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe. You can do a whole lot with an Electradyne. I have something I recorded with mine here. I did at a very low volume in my home.
The Electradyne is a really cool amp. Even just looking at the chassis and the inside, it doesn't look like any other Mesa Boogie. The trick is getting it dialed in and learning how to siwtch between the channels. Once you got that figured out you will enjoy it tremendously.
Boogie Bill
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Mesa's going to have a whole line of Brit-flavored amps out with the Trans-Atlantic 15 and 30, the Stilettos and now the RA-100 Royal Atlantic.
I really like the ElectroDyne, but I already have six Mesa amps--not sure where I could even put another one!
Bill
Mesa's going to have a whole line of Brit-flavored amps out with the Trans-Atlantic 15 and 30, the Stilettos and now the RA-100 Royal Atlantic.
I really like the ElectroDyne, but I already have six Mesa amps--not sure where I could even put another one!
Bill
JeffB
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OK, so I'm not just hearing things..
The Electradyne from the clips anyways, sounds a bit "dry" compared to a Marshall or BF fender, but still I was pretty impressed. Very different take for MESA. It's much more "vintage" or organic sounding than the Stiletto. The Stiletto is like a katana cut across the face, and the Electradyne sounds like a Mace to the cranium
I dig. My local shop has one, I should go try it out.
OK, so I'm not just hearing things..
The Electradyne from the clips anyways, sounds a bit "dry" compared to a Marshall or BF fender, but still I was pretty impressed. Very different take for MESA. It's much more "vintage" or organic sounding than the Stiletto. The Stiletto is like a katana cut across the face, and the Electradyne sounds like a Mace to the cranium
I dig. My local shop has one, I should go try it out.
UberMetalDood
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This video is the only one I can remember that really does the Electra Dyne any justice. I wouldn't call it "dry" but it doesn't have the typical British sound in my opinion. The Electra Dyne has a unique sound. If I never saw descriptions or advertisements of the Electra Dyne, and only heard a sound sample, I wouldn't have guessed it was supposed to be a "British" style amp. For what it offers though is amazing.
This video is the only one I can remember that really does the Electra Dyne any justice. I wouldn't call it "dry" but it doesn't have the typical British sound in my opinion. The Electra Dyne has a unique sound. If I never saw descriptions or advertisements of the Electra Dyne, and only heard a sound sample, I wouldn't have guessed it was supposed to be a "British" style amp. For what it offers though is amazing.
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JeffB
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Nice vid- Guitarist does good reviews. Thanks for posting it.
The Clean channels sounds very much like my old F-50 (which was the best part of the amp)
The Gain channel sounds good, I think with El34s it would sound even more "british"- to me it sounds more hotrodded American: like a modern Bassman with an extra gain stage and SS rectifier (and 12" speakers). Has more " 3D depth" with those 6L6s.
Very nice amp.
Nice vid- Guitarist does good reviews. Thanks for posting it.
The Clean channels sounds very much like my old F-50 (which was the best part of the amp)
The Gain channel sounds good, I think with El34s it would sound even more "british"- to me it sounds more hotrodded American: like a modern Bassman with an extra gain stage and SS rectifier (and 12" speakers). Has more " 3D depth" with those 6L6s.
Very nice amp.
James Rock
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Throw in the mix the new 30 watt and 100 watt transatlantic and MESA have a few models that seem to do both the british and american in one amp. The 30 watt looked promising although at least on the website clips the Top Boost didnt sound that british or Top Boosty to me.
Throw in the mix the new 30 watt and 100 watt transatlantic and MESA have a few models that seem to do both the british and american in one amp. The 30 watt looked promising although at least on the website clips the Top Boost didnt sound that british or Top Boosty to me.
JeffB
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I've played the original 15w. I'd agree, it doesn't quite jangle enough for a TB, but in person it's def got a "british" vibe. It's a little tame for a TB.
The "tweed" is also more BF than tweed, but a good sound nonetheless.
Then again I don't expect perfect recreations out of a "do it all" amp.
If that TA15 had a loop or even just reverb, I'd own one by now. The MESA voicing (high gain 2) is very usable, it's not that syrupy sweet Santana thing, nor is it that stereotypical fizzy rectumfryer tone peopel dial up. It's more like a classic MKIIB/C type tone.
I've played the original 15w. I'd agree, it doesn't quite jangle enough for a TB, but in person it's def got a "british" vibe. It's a little tame for a TB.
The "tweed" is also more BF than tweed, but a good sound nonetheless.
Then again I don't expect perfect recreations out of a "do it all" amp.
If that TA15 had a loop or even just reverb, I'd own one by now. The MESA voicing (high gain 2) is very usable, it's not that syrupy sweet Santana thing, nor is it that stereotypical fizzy rectumfryer tone peopel dial up. It's more like a classic MKIIB/C type tone.
Boogie Bill
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The TA-30 has both a loop and a reverb. I wish the 15 did too. I kinda think they missed the boat on that one.
Bill
The TA-30 has both a loop and a reverb. I wish the 15 did too. I kinda think they missed the boat on that one.
Bill
papersoul
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UberMetal, I checked your Electradyne clip and it is thick! Love it! Is that all Electradyne? That was low volume? I was all set to buy a Splawn Streetrod but I am pulled in by the thickness and bigness of the Electradyne. Plus it is neat how it takes pedals so well! Sounds killer with either the Xotic BB or Sonic Edge J&J OD.
I am borrowing my friend's Electradyne right now and will probably end up getting one.
I can't be spending tons of money on gear going forward, I am a hobbyist not a pro, LOL.
I put it up next to my bud's Splawn Quickrod QBs both sounded great but I think the Mesa ED had a smoother and thicker lead voice although I think the Splawn had the chewier voice. I already have a Bogner 20th Shiva with EL34s and a PWE Event Horizon which is another reason I can not be spending tons.
Anyway, this spring I was thinking of getting a Splawn Streetrod or maybe a Fryette or Mesa Mark V, but then was thinking there are so many great buys out there at aroumd $1000 or less on the used market. The VHT ST 50 and Electradyne head and two of the best on the used market. The ST 50 is not great for home use but get it up to band volume and the feel and tone of that amp will drop your jaw.
The Electradyne gives me a similar feeling and using a boost pedal I can get all the high gain tones I want! Love the simplicity too. I just use a boost for more gain and an EQ for leads. A Mesa Royal Atlantic would be nice but I am not spending another $1500 on a used amp. The ED can ne had for $850 used for the head if you look.
We play a lot of classic hard rock, and 90s hard rock and metal.
Sounds just as good for hard modern rock with a boost as my previous Dual Rectifier.
This is the part that floored me, with or without a boost I preferred it over his Diezel Einstein!
I have my choice of next amp between the Electradyne or Splawn Streetrod. Since I already have a Bogner Shiva and PWE Event Horizon, the ED might be the bext choice. The ED takes pedals sooooo well!
I have never been a Mes Boogie fan other than for big rhythm tones, but I could never solo on them. These are the first Mesa amps I can solo on and think they feel right. Still not sure I like them as much as my Marshall type amps.
UberMetal, I checked your Electradyne clip and it is thick! Love it! Is that all Electradyne? That was low volume? I was all set to buy a Splawn Streetrod but I am pulled in by the thickness and bigness of the Electradyne. Plus it is neat how it takes pedals so well! Sounds killer with either the Xotic BB or Sonic Edge J&J OD.
I am borrowing my friend's Electradyne right now and will probably end up getting one.
I can't be spending tons of money on gear going forward, I am a hobbyist not a pro, LOL.
I put it up next to my bud's Splawn Quickrod QBs both sounded great but I think the Mesa ED had a smoother and thicker lead voice although I think the Splawn had the chewier voice. I already have a Bogner 20th Shiva with EL34s and a PWE Event Horizon which is another reason I can not be spending tons.
Anyway, this spring I was thinking of getting a Splawn Streetrod or maybe a Fryette or Mesa Mark V, but then was thinking there are so many great buys out there at aroumd $1000 or less on the used market. The VHT ST 50 and Electradyne head and two of the best on the used market. The ST 50 is not great for home use but get it up to band volume and the feel and tone of that amp will drop your jaw.
The Electradyne gives me a similar feeling and using a boost pedal I can get all the high gain tones I want! Love the simplicity too. I just use a boost for more gain and an EQ for leads. A Mesa Royal Atlantic would be nice but I am not spending another $1500 on a used amp. The ED can ne had for $850 used for the head if you look.
We play a lot of classic hard rock, and 90s hard rock and metal.
Sounds just as good for hard modern rock with a boost as my previous Dual Rectifier.
This is the part that floored me, with or without a boost I preferred it over his Diezel Einstein!
I have my choice of next amp between the Electradyne or Splawn Streetrod. Since I already have a Bogner Shiva and PWE Event Horizon, the ED might be the bext choice. The ED takes pedals sooooo well!
I have never been a Mes Boogie fan other than for big rhythm tones, but I could never solo on them. These are the first Mesa amps I can solo on and think they feel right. Still not sure I like them as much as my Marshall type amps.
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UberMetalDood
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It was low volume. I was also using an Ibanez Prestige with a Tone Zone and Air Norton neck I think, so the guitar itself is pretty thick. However, the Electradyne is thick too. It has a lot of great mids. Until you open it up, it sounds a bit like a blanket is over the amp. It's not bad but to really get the tone like in that video, you need to open it up a little louder than bedroom volume. I think you can more out of the Electradyne than the Streetrod since it seems to me that Splawns do the Marshall thing fantastically well, but doesn't have the clean/cleanish Fendery thing the Electradyne does.
It was low volume. I was also using an Ibanez Prestige with a Tone Zone and Air Norton neck I think, so the guitar itself is pretty thick. However, the Electradyne is thick too. It has a lot of great mids. Until you open it up, it sounds a bit like a blanket is over the amp. It's not bad but to really get the tone like in that video, you need to open it up a little louder than bedroom volume. I think you can more out of the Electradyne than the Streetrod since it seems to me that Splawns do the Marshall thing fantastically well, but doesn't have the clean/cleanish Fendery thing the Electradyne does.
papersoul
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Thanks UberMetalDood,
I don't know how much of the Fender clean I need, I have that with my PWE and Bogner 20th Shiva, I was thinking the Splawn would be cool because of the broken up Plexi like cleans on that amp. Then again a good OD pedal like my Sonic Edge J&J OD into the clean of my amps gives a great broken up clean type tone. I think cleans sound more natural in a band setting and cut better with a little grit on the clean. Luckily with my J&J OD, I can actually keep on the pedal and it adds a touch of grit on the clean and does not adversely impact the gain channels.
We play a lot of classic rock and starting a 90s hard rock band so clean tones aren't my number one priority. I was never a big Fender amp guy.
Thanks UberMetalDood,
I don't know how much of the Fender clean I need, I have that with my PWE and Bogner 20th Shiva, I was thinking the Splawn would be cool because of the broken up Plexi like cleans on that amp. Then again a good OD pedal like my Sonic Edge J&J OD into the clean of my amps gives a great broken up clean type tone. I think cleans sound more natural in a band setting and cut better with a little grit on the clean. Luckily with my J&J OD, I can actually keep on the pedal and it adds a touch of grit on the clean and does not adversely impact the gain channels.
We play a lot of classic rock and starting a 90s hard rock band so clean tones aren't my number one priority. I was never a big Fender amp guy.
UberMetalDood
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It's not just the cleans but how great the clean channel works with pedals that I like about the Electra Dyne. I think the Splawn is dryer than the Electradyne and feels stiffer in the attack. They would both be awesome to have but your Shiva 20th covers the Marshall stuff pretty well.
It's not just the cleans but how great the clean channel works with pedals that I like about the Electra Dyne. I think the Splawn is dryer than the Electradyne and feels stiffer in the attack. They would both be awesome to have but your Shiva 20th covers the Marshall stuff pretty well.
papersoul
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UberMetalDood, a friend of mine played my PWE and Shiva and said I would waste money if I got the Splawn. So, you played the Splawn? I will say I prefer chewy, somewhat saturated amps, but I long for an amp that takes pedals really well like a modern day Plexi if you will.
A friend of mine sold his Diezel Einstein after he bought his Electra dyne. He uses a lot of Overdrive pedals for flavors of gain. He said the ED takes pedals as well as the Fryette Deliverance and Plexi/JMPs. I agree from the time playing one.
The ED is more dry and unforgiving compared to my Shiva and PWE.
For $850 or so for a used Electradyne and traking pedals so well, makes it a no brainer. I mean you can get anything you want out of it with the right pedal from heavy rhythm to fat leads.
UberMetalDood, a friend of mine played my PWE and Shiva and said I would waste money if I got the Splawn. So, you played the Splawn? I will say I prefer chewy, somewhat saturated amps, but I long for an amp that takes pedals really well like a modern day Plexi if you will.
A friend of mine sold his Diezel Einstein after he bought his Electra dyne. He uses a lot of Overdrive pedals for flavors of gain. He said the ED takes pedals as well as the Fryette Deliverance and Plexi/JMPs. I agree from the time playing one.
The ED is more dry and unforgiving compared to my Shiva and PWE.
For $850 or so for a used Electradyne and traking pedals so well, makes it a no brainer. I mean you can get anything you want out of it with the right pedal from heavy rhythm to fat leads.
papersoul
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Thanks again Uber. Amps I have been through in recent years are the VHT ST-50 from 1998, a new Mesa Dual Rec, Egnater Mod 50, H&K Triamp, VHT UL, H&K Switchblade, and finally PWE Event Horizon and 20th Bogner Shiva. Next up Mesa ED! The Dual Rec killed for rhythm but sucked for leads.
Only Dual Rec I could use for rhythm and lead was an old DR but I could not EQ it to do both.
My PWE and Shiva will do both with the same EQ. Those are my favorite amps.
Thanks again Uber. Amps I have been through in recent years are the VHT ST-50 from 1998, a new Mesa Dual Rec, Egnater Mod 50, H&K Triamp, VHT UL, H&K Switchblade, and finally PWE Event Horizon and 20th Bogner Shiva. Next up Mesa ED! The Dual Rec killed for rhythm but sucked for leads.
Only Dual Rec I could use for rhythm and lead was an old DR but I could not EQ it to do both.
My PWE and Shiva will do both with the same EQ. Those are my favorite amps.
