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This is just an assumtion based on what I've been hearing/told about headroom... It is basically how loud you can push your amp without introducing any unwanted distortion or breakup. Having an amp with lots of headroom means you can get a very clean sound at higher volumes. Normally it...

Adding another cab would not be a problem at all. The LSS has two 4 ohm outputs (they're labeled "main") and one 8 ohm output (labeled "optional"). The way I'm running it now is with the combo speaker (8 ohms) plugged into one of the main outputs and my 2x12 (also 8 ohms) plugged into the...

I don't know much about the new 5:25 and 5:50s, but when it comes down to the LSS vs. the LSC, it's a very tough decision because they both can get you the sound you're after, but I think the LSS will give you more of a vintage Brit type of feel due to it having EL84s. If I remember correctly...

I guess it depends on individual preference. The cleans on the LSS are incredible, IMO. But they aren't crystal clear like you may expect from a Fender Twin. It's very much based on personal preference whether you will like the LSS or the LSC. They are both great amps, but there are some...

The LSS definitely has enough power for gigging. The 5 watt mode is great for playing at home and recording, but it can still get quite loud on this setting. I switch back and forth between a Strat and a Custom 22, and I have found the LSS to favor single coil pickups on channel 1 if you...

I have a LSS and think it would suit you well. The cleans are very buttery IMO, and full of beautiful harmonic richness. A lot of people are going to reccomend the regular Lonestar (updated for 2007 with a 10 watt Class A power option). I think it is going to come down to your personal...

Oops. Forgot about the Yellow Jackets. Still love my LSS though!

The EL84s are why I chose the LSS. I love that sound!

Thank you for the excellent information. I read over the owner's manual a little more throughly and have been playing it through the combo speaker and 2x12 through the two main outputs all night. I'm very pleased with the Lonestar Special!

I just purchased a LSS (sounds great!) but I'm confused about something with the speaker output jacks. Should I unplug the speaker plug in the "main" output when I want to use my 8 ohm 2x12 external cab through the "optional" output? Or is it acceptable to leave them both plugged in...

Wouldn't it be crazy if we could play through all 4 channels at once!?

I was wondering the same thing. This happens with my RKII also. I guess it is normal!

Be careful! I was told by an electrical engineer/certified mesa tech that broken tubes are not very safe. (broken glass is obvious, but also some kind of poisonous material inside he mentioned?)

It is a super loud amp! However, you can still get great tone from the amp at lower volume levels by using the 50 watt tube configurations in the spongy mode and using the rectifier tubes instead of the diodes. *Even at these settings I am still able to play medium sized venues unmiked with...

Where is the reverb adjusted at? Is it the knob beside the Progressive Linkage switch on the back?

I came across this and thought it was worth sharing: "The Shure SM57 cardioid dynamic is the most common microphone used to record electric guitar. This started back when all the more expensive microphones had already been used in big tracking sessions. Engineers were left with the lowly Shure...

The room mic is not necessary at all. Just an SM-57 or similar mic close to the cab should be fine for most recordings. If you want some fullness, like on clean guitar recording you could add some reverb later in the mix. The room mic just captures the natural sound of the room and adds a...

I usually put an SM-57 right up to the speaker grill cloth and a large diaphram condensor a few feet back and just adjust to find the "sweet spot." I record them two two separate tracks and add the room mic in as needed.

My only reason for thinking that is because they could have been in a rush to get them out after hearing all of the people that have been waiting for months continue to call and ask "when will my Road King ship?" On the other hand, the amp wouldn't function if there was something missing in the...

MetalMatt, thanks for all of the info. I just talked to Mesa about the switch too, and they said "the pentode/triode switch is no longer necessary." I'm trying to decide if this is their way of saying "we forgot to put it on" without making them look bad. I have used it a few times on my...