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The 2nd version of the Single Recto shouldn't have a lag when switching channels. I've owned both versions and remember the 1st version being almost unusable because of this. Are you sure you have a version 2? Version 2's have a switch on the back to select between 6L6 or EL34 tubes. The...

I always liked Mojotone for tolex. Not sure if it's exactly the same as what Mesa uses, but it looks the same to me. https://www.mojotone.com/Cabinets_x/TolexCarpetTweed_x/Mojotone-Wine-Taurus-Buggy-Whip-Tolex-54-W

Update to my first post. The original band I'm in had an opening slot last week for a somewhat popular early 90's metal band. We played our C tuning set, as it's our heaviest material (Think Maiden, Priest, Queensryche, NWOBHM, but in C tuning). During soundcheck, I was turning on and off a...

Welcome to the forum. 8) I think any of those 3 would suit your needs. I have played all 3, though it's been a long time since I've seen a Mark iv. While I prefer the 5:50 Express Plus due to the graphic eq, putting a graphic eq in the loop of the non + would be almost same. It would also be...

Had a gig last Sat night at a local club. Two sets, mixing covers with hard rock/metal originals. My live rig consists of a Multi-Watt Dual Rectifier pushing a 4-12 loaded with Eminence v-12's (They are the 16 ohm Krank versions), using only a delay in the loop for solos. No other effects...

Welcome to the forum. I don't post a lot myself, but am always here reading. I own both a Reborn Dual and a Reborn Triple Rectifier. They are some of the best sounding amps on the planet. I use the Dual for gigging and the Triple with EL34's for recording. My ears tell me that the new...

Agree that the Electra Dyne is a great amp for many styles, but just needs a little extra gain for metal. I've been using various boosts (TS9, Boss SD1, Green Monkey) and they all sound good, but all sound a little different. Grid slammer sounds like a great match. I might have to grab one...

Really hoping they have a replacement for the Triaxis. Been thinking of building a rack rig and the Triaxis was at the top of my list.

Awesome freaking tone. I love my Multiwatt Recto and Electradyne... but that JP2C is seriously good (and your playing only makes it better).

I have owned a Nomad 55, and still own a Nomad 100. Channel 2 & 3 are very different to my ears. Channel 3 is an all out monster for gain and sustain, while channel 2 always sounded (and felt) more subdued. While you can get close with the right settings, I don't think it's possible to get...

Have to agree with the above. While I do like the ED stock, it does become a different amp with a boost in front. Using a Bad Monkey with my ED, I can get a very convincing Bogner Ecstasy type sound.

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I don't post here that often, but thought I could help you with some of these questions. I currently own a Nomad 100 1-12" combo, DC-5 version B, Multiwatt Dual Rect and an Electradyne combo. No delay, pops or dropouts on my Nomad 100. I could not deal with an amp that had these issues. When...

I've played both and prefer the DC-5. Seemed to have a tighter sound and was overall more versatile. Actually, I still own a DC-5b and gig with it on occasion. Just a great sounding amp.

Haven't tried an 8 string, but have tried a 7 string. Sounded killer, big, chunky. Only thing that you might want to add is some type of boost pedal to tighten up the low end a little. Not to add distortion, just use it to tighten things up.

Great post. I actually like that it's long and involved, as it doesn't leave many questions to be asked. My pick would be the Express 5:50. Lightweight, plenty loud for gigging (which the 5:25 is not). Lower cost than the Roadster or Mark V. Perfect rig for a cover band would be a 5:50 1-12"...

I usually hang out in the "Recto" section of the Forum, but occasionally head over to see what you Mark V guys are up to. Well, THAT IS ONE HELL OF A METAL TONE. Thick, crunchy, while also having a smoothness with great definition. I think I need to add a Mark V to my Mesa collection. :)

They do breakup at loud volumes, but I don't think he's running into this situation. He's using a 50 watt head into a a 4-12 cab loaded with these, thus making it a 300 watt cab. He would need more power to be getting speaker distortion.

Agreed that the amp and speakers are working against him. He didn't mention what speakers, but I agree that they are most likely the standard 75 watt Celestions in his 1960A cab. Still, the added 50 watts of a 100 watt amp can overcome any speaker with a low db rating. Also, even at lower...

I think the above statement is really what's going on. I think you need more wattage, as in a 100 watter. I used a rectoverb for some old shool metal a couple years ago. The amp sounded great, until I got up on the volume. At halfway up, the sound went away. Too flubby and un-defined. My heavy...