NAD: MESA contenf
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Boogie Bill
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Re: NAD: MESA contenf
To me, that's odd because I always associate Mesa with mids. Compared to say, a BF Fender, a Mark Series Mesa curtails the bass...that's how they get the smooth mids. In a Mark, with the Graphic EQ, you have tremendous control over the mids. Most guys like the "'V" shape, but I often boost the mids with my G&L Legacy strats.
If you're used to 6L6 amps, you will definitely hear that "British" EL34 tonality in the Stilettos and the Royal Atlantic too. The Ace is nice; at 50-watts, you can push it a bit and hear that upper-midrange snarl. To me though, the Stiletto has more versatility. The dedicated Marshall player may actually find that a bit frustrating and confusing ...it is NOT a, "...turn every knob on 10..." kind of amp.
Bill
To me, that's odd because I always associate Mesa with mids. Compared to say, a BF Fender, a Mark Series Mesa curtails the bass...that's how they get the smooth mids. In a Mark, with the Graphic EQ, you have tremendous control over the mids. Most guys like the "'V" shape, but I often boost the mids with my G&L Legacy strats.
If you're used to 6L6 amps, you will definitely hear that "British" EL34 tonality in the Stilettos and the Royal Atlantic too. The Ace is nice; at 50-watts, you can push it a bit and hear that upper-midrange snarl. To me though, the Stiletto has more versatility. The dedicated Marshall player may actually find that a bit frustrating and confusing ...it is NOT a, "...turn every knob on 10..." kind of amp.
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stratguy23
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Re: NAD: MESA contenf
I know what you mean. The Mesas I've played, of various stripes, have been fairly balanced EQ-wise. And, of course, Santana through a Mesa is mids all the way.
What I was referring to, too quickly probably, was the tendency of many Mesa users to scoop the mids, especially in metal applications. And while Mesas may be generally balanced EQ-wise, they also generally have a low end thump that "British" amps (again, overgeneralizing) mostly don't have, with Orange being an exception with their low mids emphasis.
And, yeah, just because you turn up the mids on a Mesa doesn't mean you get a British sound. I find it interesting that Mesa would voice the Stiletto with a British high mids spike, and also unsurprising that they didn't continue that experiment.
I know what you mean. The Mesas I've played, of various stripes, have been fairly balanced EQ-wise. And, of course, Santana through a Mesa is mids all the way.
What I was referring to, too quickly probably, was the tendency of many Mesa users to scoop the mids, especially in metal applications. And while Mesas may be generally balanced EQ-wise, they also generally have a low end thump that "British" amps (again, overgeneralizing) mostly don't have, with Orange being an exception with their low mids emphasis.
And, yeah, just because you turn up the mids on a Mesa doesn't mean you get a British sound. I find it interesting that Mesa would voice the Stiletto with a British high mids spike, and also unsurprising that they didn't continue that experiment.
moshpit817
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Re: NAD: MESA contenf
That is awesome,i would like one of those,or more than 1!
That is awesome,i would like one of those,or more than 1!
TwilightOdyssey
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Re: NAD: MESA contenf
Most Dual Rec's allow various power valves; there be a switch on the back. I run mine with EL34s and dual rectifier valves...
