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Post by dorian on Jul 22, 2009 12:24:46 GMT -5
well i can now answer the guy that was asking about seeing all the nitro's 4sale.. its just not what i was looking for and unfortunately was unable to demo one so like most had to buy sight unseen..thats probably why most are being sold..the main reason i dont like it is because the volume has no taper,0 and wide ass open and no in between ...cut back to half power and the clean goes out the window..sounds distorted..it has kt77's in it at the moment..
i guess im looking for something a little more saturated and chewy.
i thought i wanted raw but i guess not...its a great amp but not for me..damn i hate the tone quest...i guess its going on the auction block .
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Post by holyroller on Jul 22, 2009 12:29:14 GMT -5
Not that it should matter,but is it used?More of a mesa sound you were after?
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Post by dorian on Jul 22, 2009 12:39:59 GMT -5
yea it was used in mint shape...i have played mesa amps since 94 so i guess im used to the sag..
and i went from an axefx to this...which was more saggy in comparison...no biggie i buy and sell gear all the time,,and sold stuff that i loved to try something different and come full circle and buy the same gear later..lol
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Post by TJ on Jul 22, 2009 13:34:42 GMT -5
Keep it for a while and play with it. Take it out and play it live before you put it up for sale. May be time well spent.
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Post by dorian on Jul 22, 2009 14:06:14 GMT -5
thanks tj, im taking it to practice tonight..so i will see how it goes.
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Post by Lewis on Jul 22, 2009 15:39:22 GMT -5
Not so fast, keep it for a while. I did the same thing after switching from a Bad Cat Hot Cat 30 to the Nitro and I wasn't feeling it either.
It took time but it grew on me especially after cranking the mids wide open and the treble, presence and resonance all the way down with the gain at noon. I know these settings sound crazy but you couldn't pry mine out of my hands now. I love this amp more than any I've ever owned and I've been through a slew of them.
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Post by holyroller on Jul 22, 2009 16:52:15 GMT -5
This is true. I got a new quick rod and after a couple of weeks .I was ready to sell it.I was also told to hold on,also.Needless to say ,i got a, pro stock also know.I think other nito players will give you insight.Ah yes ,the circle of gear buying.For me it was just different settings than i was use to.Now i love it.Have fun at practice.
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Post by stompboxfreak1972 on Jul 22, 2009 21:32:04 GMT -5
I played a Mesa DR for 8 years. Ordered the Nitro and when it landed I was disappointed. I gigged with it for a few months and when I went back to my DR I could not believe how I had outgrown that thing. I now have a QR as well which I have not played with as much but I am getting a feel for it finally after 3 months.
Most important...... what are you running the Nitro through ? It will sound like glorious ass through a Mesa cab. I bought some SB25's and loaded my Mesa 2x12 with them and I noticed an immediate improvement. Then I ordered a Splawn 2x12 with sb25's and I am hooked. I would not trade my Nitro or sell it for anything. Mind you I was disappointed when I got it.
The volume taper sucks. No doubt about it. Put a volume "suck knob" box in the loop for home use. Honestly the Nitro cannot be played as a bedroom amp. The taper is just not going to allow for that. I do jam my QR at home sometimes but never the Nitro.
Get sb25's, search the forum for user settings and forget about playing the amp in the bedroom and you will love this amp in a week or two. If not.... "ll trade you my DR for it.
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Post by dorian on Jul 22, 2009 22:23:00 GMT -5
thanks for the replies and support guys..just got back from practice,it went ok but the volume issue seems to be the hurdle ..it was drowning out everything on 2 ...volume..not time time wise..and the clean is very sterile..im just not convinced its for me..im gonna give it a little more time though...i forgot to add that im using a marshall 1960A cab. and an ibanez 2550Z guitar. everything stock.
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Post by cujo on Jul 23, 2009 7:06:41 GMT -5
hey dorian , I bought a brand new nitro messed with it till the cows came home, one day loved it the next hated it.Problem one the kt77s SUCK!!! and the preamp tunes also sucked! 2) the cabinet choice with a splawn is crucile!!!! you need the right cabinet with it. 3) gtr pus also could contribute but not as much as 1 and 2. $) I ordered another NITRO, Silly ME, but after hearing clips of what it should sound like and my friend bringing over his splawn, I am going back full circle, just like the drowning pool! we go FULL CIRCLE! try the 1 and 2 and then see, cuz you might regret it!!!
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Post by cujo on Jul 23, 2009 7:09:57 GMT -5
ps....listen to the clips on netmusicians.org they have some killer killer nitro clips.
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Post by tree on Jul 23, 2009 7:49:10 GMT -5
If its an older amp you really might think about the tubes.... On the volume issue.... A few things have changed in the design and thats pretty much taken care of now. With that one you might try the volume pedal in the loop to tame it down some.
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Post by brian on Jul 23, 2009 8:27:50 GMT -5
thanks for the replies and support guys..just got back from practice,it went ok but the volume issue seems to be the hurdle ..it was drowning out everything on 2 ...volume..not time time wise..and the clean is very sterile..im just not convinced its for me..im gonna give it a little more time though...i forgot to add that im using a marshall 1960A cab. and an ibanez 2550Z guitar. everything stock. i have had a nitro for a while now and i keep hearing about volume issues..my nitro is not that loud!! you can get a good sound out of it from where it just breaks the "off" level all the way up too 9:00. and at 9:00 if you are drowning out the rest of your band one of two things are going on here.. 1-the rest of the guys in your band are playing acoustic and the drummer is using brushes to play. 2- my amp is broke!!! because at 9:00(2 on the number scale) my amp is loud but not NEARLY that loud as to drown out a drummer ..so again i might have issues. my nitro doesn't seem as loud as my old pro mod that i sold to get this amp..same tubes i might add.i like the sound but i was actually worried about my volume level being too low when we start to jam again. |
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Post by dorian on Jul 23, 2009 13:20:01 GMT -5
this nitro has the + - DB buttons in the loop and i dont hear much of a difference when activated..and if guys are playing on 9'oclock i dont know how your doing it. 9'oclock = 3 on amp volume i cant get above 7'oclock which is 1.. on either channel it is ear piercing loud,and for the record i jam with a power drummer..he is known for being loud...i have owned just about every amp out there in in 100 watt head format and never had this problem with volume...maybe there is something wrong with the one i got?...anybody use a hotplate or speaker load?..
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Post by splatter on Jul 23, 2009 13:28:57 GMT -5
like tree said try a volume pedal in the loop . it makes a world of difference . tames the volume trouble you are having . I play a QR thru a 4x12 in the bedroom most of the time and I can get good tone @ mouse fart levels .
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