Mesa Rectoverb comments?
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some_dude
Raging BB Gunologist
Re: Mesa Rectoverb comments?
Most of what I've read about KT-88s are for those looking for a cleaner power amp sound, as the higher headroom keeps your sound from breaking up at higher volumes. Good for strait up cleans, or for pushing your preamp gain hard without distorting the power amp.
As a rhythm guitarist, I really like the way 6L6s break up in a Recto. That said, I'm thinking of experimenting with the Eurotubes "Integrated Quad" thing, just to see what it sounds like.
FretFire said:
Most of what I've read about KT-88s are for those looking for a cleaner power amp sound, as the higher headroom keeps your sound from breaking up at higher volumes. Good for strait up cleans, or for pushing your preamp gain hard without distorting the power amp.
As a rhythm guitarist, I really like the way 6L6s break up in a Recto. That said, I'm thinking of experimenting with the Eurotubes "Integrated Quad" thing, just to see what it sounds like.
some_dude
Raging BB Gunologist
Re: Mesa Rectoverb comments?
They're not hard mods, like swapping a transformer, changing cap values, ect...
...but, any time you alter the amp from original factory specs (tubes included), you are modifying the amp and it's tone.
FretFire said:I didn't know a tube swap was considered a "mod" per se. I'm just reading up on the amp and noticed comments about different tubes, and thought I'd see if you guys had any input.
They're not hard mods, like swapping a transformer, changing cap values, ect...
...but, any time you alter the amp from original factory specs (tubes included), you are modifying the amp and it's tone.
GuitarGuy503
New member
Re: Mesa Rectoverb comments?
The Series 2's have a Bias Select Switch which allows you to use either a set of 6L6 tubes or EL34 tubes. The Series 1's you can only use 6L6 tubes. In my experience I have found that the Series 1's sound better. I've noticed that alot of people prefer the older duals and triples over the new ones as well.
FretFire said:
The Series 2's have a Bias Select Switch which allows you to use either a set of 6L6 tubes or EL34 tubes. The Series 1's you can only use 6L6 tubes. In my experience I have found that the Series 1's sound better. I've noticed that alot of people prefer the older duals and triples over the new ones as well.
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GuitarGuy503
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Re: Mesa Rectoverb comments?
I heard that the circuitry in the Series 2's was changed to make them sound more like a dual or triple rectifier.
I heard that the circuitry in the Series 2's was changed to make them sound more like a dual or triple rectifier.
Guitarist
Mesa-ologist
Re: Mesa Rectoverb comments?
The Rectifiers in general are awesome beasts if you know how to tame it. All the tones I hear on the radio and on TV hosting Rectos is absolutely notorious!! I would never go after one if that's what I got out of it! Luckily, I was patient enough to sit with my babe and tweak her till she screamed. And now, I wouldn't take any other high gain amp to it. The cleans are also exceptional for a high gain amplifier.
My advice to you: Don't listen to anything you hear of it, go down to the store and play it for yourself. Set it to Modern, cut back on the bass, push the mids, and keep the treble tamed and prepare to get your socks rocked.
The Rectifiers in general are awesome beasts if you know how to tame it. All the tones I hear on the radio and on TV hosting Rectos is absolutely notorious!! I would never go after one if that's what I got out of it! Luckily, I was patient enough to sit with my babe and tweak her till she screamed. And now, I wouldn't take any other high gain amp to it. The cleans are also exceptional for a high gain amplifier.
My advice to you: Don't listen to anything you hear of it, go down to the store and play it for yourself. Set it to Modern, cut back on the bass, push the mids, and keep the treble tamed and prepare to get your socks rocked.
GuitarGuy503
New member
Re: Mesa Rectoverb comments?
Fret,
I could let you give my Series 1 Rect-O-Verb a listen if you wanna give me a call sometime. I run my Series 1 Rect-O-Verb Head Through a Mesa 4x12 cab loaded with Vintage 30's. Let me know if your interested. I would love to help you out dude.
Fret,
I could let you give my Series 1 Rect-O-Verb a listen if you wanna give me a call sometime. I run my Series 1 Rect-O-Verb Head Through a Mesa 4x12 cab loaded with Vintage 30's. Let me know if your interested. I would love to help you out dude.
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FretFire
SingedFingerologist
Re: Mesa Rectoverb comments?
and some comments about it... "No problems at all. No missing parts or noisy pots. Tolex is perfect with exception of two barely visible indentations on the back upper side, I think from leaning the head back once at a gig. I replaced the two power tubes with Mesa tubes about a year or so ago. I haven't even used the amp for about a year since I've tried others.
I'm selling it in hopes of trying something else, maybe another EL34 amp or something. Also, I'm getting married next August and my band is basically calling it quits so I have less need for excess gear."
and some comments about it... "No problems at all. No missing parts or noisy pots. Tolex is perfect with exception of two barely visible indentations on the back upper side, I think from leaning the head back once at a gig. I replaced the two power tubes with Mesa tubes about a year or so ago. I haven't even used the amp for about a year since I've tried others.
I'm selling it in hopes of trying something else, maybe another EL34 amp or something. Also, I'm getting married next August and my band is basically calling it quits so I have less need for excess gear."
