Mrmegas
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I've seen that one of my fav band linkin park uses Mesa boogie and I would like to find out more about them and I play heavy metal is it good for that style of music
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tele_jas
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Almost 75% of new- metal since 1992-ish, has used Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifiers... They kind of defined the sound. Before that, bands like Stryper and Metallica used Mark III and Mark IV Mesa Boogies. Even today (new bands), some of the heaviest tones come from the Mark series (Mark IV and Mark V).
Yeah, Mesa Boogies are best associated with the sound of heavy metal! They also have some nice "classic" sounding amps.
Do a search on Google or Yahoo for "Mesa Boogie forum"... You'll find tons of Mesa exerts there, and some good folks!
Yeah, Mesa Boogies are best associated with the sound of heavy metal! They also have some nice "classic" sounding amps.
Do a search on Google or Yahoo for "Mesa Boogie forum"... You'll find tons of Mesa exerts there, and some good folks!
Mrmegas
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tele_jas said:
That might be what I'm looking for I use line 6
Mrmegas
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tele_jas said:
So what do you play through
Mrmegas
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Has Mesa boogie got amp modelling
I think you may want to do some research on the differences between tube and solid state amps, power, gain...there's a whole laundry list of categories to look up. Watch all of the demo's on youtube, go to music stores...then come back and ask questions because you just may understand the answers you get here a bit better.
Mrmegas
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dbenson32 said:
Well I'm goining a metal band and they all have marshal stacks I'm thinking about a line 6 stack
No, Mesa doesn't have modeling amps. They are the amps the modelers are trying to sound like.
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Paul in Colorado said:
Maybe the 2 sounds will suite me but then it matters how good mesa boogies are?
jh45gun
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You want amp modeling buy a GOOD AMP then buy a Modeling Pedal
colchar
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Mesa are good but not to everyone's tastes. There are other options out there like Marshal tube amps which pretty much defined the metal sound for years and years. Some orange amps might fit the bill too.
Mrmegas
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Aaaaaaaarr my dad doesn't just have a vt40+ he has a orange micro crush but it's abit smallcolchar said:
colchar
Friend of Leo's
I meant a real Orange amp, not a Micro Crush.
Mrmegas
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colchar said:
Yea I know it's the only closest thing to a orange
RubyRae
Friend of Leo's
Dude, you have 13 different posts/comments with no real direction but plenty of weirdness, keep it simple. Do some research and go try out some differnt amps that you can afford.
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tele_jas
Tele-Afflicted
I don't play much hard rock any more, I play AC30 type amps. But I've owned MANY Mesa Boogies.
If you're looking for a good "metal" amp, Mesa Boogie has several offerings from the Rectifier line to the Mark series. Even a Mesa Boogie Single Rectifier or Rectoverb has the same tone as the Dual... A Triple rectifier is basically just a louder version of the Dual. The Mark 3, 4, and 5 are good too and used by a lot of people. Mesa amps are also quite expensive!
There are MANY cheaper amps that work well for metal too.... The Peavey 5150 (or newer 6505) is a go to amp for many metal guitarist too. The Triple XXX and JSX aren't bad either.
As mentioned above, you probably need to get on youtube and do some research to decide which amp you want to go with?
I've got a few clips of some Mesa Boogies on a website www.guitartest.moonfruit.com if you want to hear one by a normal guy (not a pro).
exactly.
boosh
Tele-Holic
Also when you are doing your research check out the price of them.... They are a huge step up in cost from the Line 6 & Fender Frontman amps you mention in your other threads.
I would recommend you first off define what sound you are looking to achieve (metal by the sounds of things), what sort of bands you would like to sound like? You may be better buying a good solid amp and then getting a modelling effects pedal.
Let us know if you want to gig the amp or if it is for home use only?
Then establish how much you are looking to spend on the amp? Also point out that you are in Australia and that $500 Aus is not the same as $500 US as per your Fender Frontman thread.
It may also be an idea to let us know what sort of guitar you are playing? The amp and the guitar both make up the sound make, a standard single coil telecaster style guitar in my opinion is not best for heavy metal.
After that do a post on here defining these things and the good folks round these parts will be able to give you some more relevant advice and recomendations as to what type of guitar amp you should be looking at!
Beautiful part of the world you come from as well, I spent some time in the Sunshine Coast of Oz last year when I was out there. Mostly just drove through it between Rainbow Beach and Brisbane but saw some stunning sights
I would recommend you first off define what sound you are looking to achieve (metal by the sounds of things), what sort of bands you would like to sound like? You may be better buying a good solid amp and then getting a modelling effects pedal.
Let us know if you want to gig the amp or if it is for home use only?
Then establish how much you are looking to spend on the amp? Also point out that you are in Australia and that $500 Aus is not the same as $500 US as per your Fender Frontman thread.
It may also be an idea to let us know what sort of guitar you are playing? The amp and the guitar both make up the sound make, a standard single coil telecaster style guitar in my opinion is not best for heavy metal.
After that do a post on here defining these things and the good folks round these parts will be able to give you some more relevant advice and recomendations as to what type of guitar amp you should be looking at!
Beautiful part of the world you come from as well, I spent some time in the Sunshine Coast of Oz last year when I was out there. Mostly just drove through it between Rainbow Beach and Brisbane but saw some stunning sights
Mrmegas
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boosh said:
Okay for the info this will be a giging amp I. Am looking for a nu- metal sound that's got a crunchy texture I play a fender tele 69 Thinline the amp that I'm using now is a line6 spider iv 15w sorry there's a Santa hat on the amp I'm also getting a Gibson les Paul.
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boosh
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I've read your posts and it seems you are about to enter into a band where the other guys play with Marshall Stacks. Do they practice with a PA system, as if they don't then you are never going to hear that amp over a heavy metal drummer, bass and guitarist playing through a stack. You would have to mic up that amp or use a line out if it has one and put it through the PA system.
The next thing to consider would be how you are going to control the various effects on the amp while you are playing? Do you have a footswitch to control this, as turning round to flick a switch on the amp mid song isn't an option!
The type of music you want to achieve will be far easier to achieve with a humbucker equipped guitar like a les paul in my opinion.
IF a new amp is required, then let us know how much you would have available to spend on it? When are you due to start playing with the band with the Marshall stacks?
The next thing to consider would be how you are going to control the various effects on the amp while you are playing? Do you have a footswitch to control this, as turning round to flick a switch on the amp mid song isn't an option!
The type of music you want to achieve will be far easier to achieve with a humbucker equipped guitar like a les paul in my opinion.
IF a new amp is required, then let us know how much you would have available to spend on it? When are you due to start playing with the band with the Marshall stacks?
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