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Post by richedie on Aug 19, 2011 7:15:18 GMT -5
I don't think Rectifiers are only chugga amps. My Dual rectifier is one of the best amps I have owned for classic rock, the Raw mode kills for Led Zep, Doors, Beattles, etc. My only problem, is not the huge rhythm tones, it is my inability to get a lead tone or feel I enjoy. The Mark V is amazing but I hate complicated amps with lots of options. I prefer plug n play.
My Bogner 20th Anniversary Shiva is my most perfect amp to date, it has plenty of cut for a band but is easy and fun to play!
But I want a Streetrod or PWE Event Horizon for a little more authentice Marshall vibe.
Another thing I like about a lot of Marshall/Bogner type amps I have owned is I can play rhythm and with the same setting play lead....with my DR or other amps, I would need a 3 rd channel or something EQed differently for lead.
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Post by cecilbag on Aug 19, 2011 8:50:42 GMT -5
I use a maxon od808 and get a killer lead tone.I tend to use vintage rather than modern on my dual so that could be the difference
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Post by xxxsoundxxx on Aug 19, 2011 9:11:11 GMT -5
I use a maxon od808 and get a killer lead tone.I tend to use vintage rather than modern on my dual so that could be the difference That's because dual recifiers become improved by adding solid state (808 pedal) to them. On their own blow for leads. My Streetrod gets worse when any OD pedal is added. It has plenty of gain for harmonics but has tone and cut of amp with lower saturation and clear grind. To say it's a hot rodded plexi nails it. |
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Post by richedie on Aug 19, 2011 10:07:24 GMT -5
I tried a few boost pedals in front of my Dual Rec. Made little difference for my tastes. Amps designed around EL34s like Marshalls, somce Bogners, Spawns, etc just have that natural compression that just feels so good to play. I can't get that out of other amps I have played like VHT's, Mesa's, etc.
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Post by ronmail65 on Aug 19, 2011 10:25:47 GMT -5
Personal preference. For years I liked the sound of a Marshall so I stuck with Marshalls, Splawns, and similar sounding amps. I tried Mesas, but was never fully satisfied.
Just recently I acquired a Fender Supersonic 22. I like the tonal variety, features, and I've come to appreciate the great cleans.
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Post by richedie on Aug 19, 2011 19:51:19 GMT -5
xxxsoundxxx, totally agree. I know guys get great lead tones out of their Mesas, but I like more chew.
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Post by holyroller on Aug 20, 2011 0:30:42 GMT -5
The only good mesa is a Electra Dyna, good Marshall tones and a great clean channel.the rest are just a one trick pony.
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Post by rocknrolla on Aug 20, 2011 2:36:31 GMT -5
The only good mesa is a Electra Dyna, good Marshall tones and a great clean channel.the rest are just a one trick pony. Yeah, the Road King , Triaxis, and Mark V are "one trick ponies".  Sounds like someone is talking out their arse.  |
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Post by cecilbag on Aug 22, 2011 14:41:29 GMT -5
One trick ponies? I love my quick rod but have you ever played Mesa? Even the shortest of test drives will show how versatile they are. My Nomad 45 has 3 ch plus 2 modes per channel and goes from incredible cleans to all types of dirty. I haven't even started with the dual calibers let alone the mark series. I love being able to plug in just about anything into my splawn and get a useable tone and that's not the case with some Mesas. I think people just don't realize how related and how wide the sweep of the controls are. Every adjustment has big differences in the end tone while a lot of amps you can crank the mids or presence and it makes a difference but on a mesa every little bit changes the whole tone and character of the channel. I love Splawn but I also love Mesa and to sum them up as one trick ponies isn't a fair statement in my opinion
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Post by rocknrolla on Aug 22, 2011 18:53:01 GMT -5
Hell, my Nitro is a one trick pony. It's a hell of a trick though.
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Post by brokenfusion on Aug 25, 2011 21:10:22 GMT -5
Quick Rod and a Mark IV here. Had a Stiletto II for a while too but traded it for the MarkIV. Also had a Lonestar and 2 DC5's
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Post by richedie on Oct 2, 2011 9:49:14 GMT -5
I tend to prefer two channel amps. I find three channel amps add unnessesary confusion...but the Mark V is really tempting. The Electradyne sounds bigger though. Problem is, the Mark V pedalboard is so huge, I don;t have room for it on my pedalboard. I also know that everytime I play a Boogie or own one.....I soon start to miss that Marshall creaminess and compression that makes soloing so fun.
I LOVE, love that with my PWE EH and Bogner Shiva, I can plug in and play...all knobs at noon and go. When I had a 2011 Dual Rec.....it was versatile but man did it have options and the controls were soooooo touchy and sensitive. Depends on the person but it drove me batty.
If I got a Mesa it would be an ElectraDyne.
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