Not happy with Mesa, Ideas?

[Bludave]

Re: Not happy with Mesa, Ideas?

Hey guys,

Right now I have a Mesa Tremaverb and I loved the thing at first. It still is a great amp but its just not doing it for me anymore. I'm looking to swap it today at a local shop (they are like trading with friends so I usually make out on top).

So here's the low down on the Mesa.
Cons:
-Dirty channel seems sub-par at best for the hype mesa gets.
-This 2x12 combo feels like a water logged motor home when your carrying it up the stairs.
-I'm a pedal guy so trem isn't needed though verb is esential (the mesa verb is ok but leaves something to be desired)

All of this in light I was thinking of going with a Twin Reverb or other wel known clean amps. I need an amp with a GREAT clean channel. The dirty channel (if there at all) wouldn't be used much as I rely more on the pedals for a more refined sound.

So want I need in the trade is:

-Good solid reliable amp
-Possible head and cab for easier lifting up stairs, but not priority
-Great clean channel
-High wattage around 100 give or take
-Takes pedals well
-TUBE! ..of course
-Around the 1200-1400 range (if its head and cab, both must be covered in the budget)


Thanks a million guys.. the keys are ready, im just awaiting your suggestions :eyecrazy:

If cleans are what you need..... A Twin would be hard to beat. IF you want a head format consider a Silver face Dual Showman Reverb. This is essentially a Twin in a head. The Bottoms were originally setup with 2 JBL 130D (Ithink) 15" speakers. Both of these amps are very loud and very clean. The DS could be paired with a Marshall 4 12", but IMHO Celestians suck the Fender out of these amps. Both amps are 80W. I know you said 100W, but believe me these amps are extremely loud. If you want to get a listen to these there are 2 well known videos/records to seek out. The Rolling stone Rock and Roll Circus. Clapton is playing his famous 335 thru a DS, and Eric also played thru Showmans on the Derek and the Dominos Live album. Great sounding amp. The Twin speaks for itself. One of the best Large venue clean amps ever. Listen to any early Stones records. Keith always used Twins in the later 60's

 

[J Moose]

Re: Not happy with Mesa, Ideas?

Fellas... I am in LOVE with the bassman.. made it out of GC with a straight trade and I think i ripped them off because.. holy S***...

Its the '59 reissue bassman brand new... I'm speachless... I need a beer...

Hey man, is that a 'reliced' amp or something?!

HA! I knew it was only a matter of time before they started hawkin' those!!!

Glad 'yer diggin' it.

 

[sosomething]

Re: Not happy with Mesa, Ideas?

It looks great! That's quite a rig you've got there.

I love those amps.