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Up front... I want to make it clear that, in general, I AM a fan of the MC90 Black Shadow speaker. Lately, I've been playing my MESA/Boogie Express 5:50+ through one of my MESA LoneStar 23" single 12" (MC90 Black Shadow) loaded cabs. I wasn't aware, at first, that this specific speaker is prone...

Nope... not an old 1950s rock & roll song, it's a problem that recently developed with my MESA/Boogie Express 5:50 (non plus) combo. I know it isn't the speaker. Over the past month I've tested several different speakers in this amp just for the sake of sampling different "flavors" of speaker...

Has anyone tried WGS speakers in their (non plus) Express 5:50 combo? I still haven't found a speaker that I'm completely sold on for that amp. I love the MC90 Black Shadow (in a 23" LoneStar cab) that I'm using with my 5:50+ head, but to me, the C90 sounds a little thin... sometimes harsh in...

Two years ago I bought my first Express 5:50 (non plus combo), brand new. At that time I realized that the amp had a lot of potential right "out of the box". It sounded better than anything I'd had up to that point, but... I wasn't completely satisfied with the tone I was getting on the 50 watt...

I have a question about the stock MC90 Black Shadow speaker that's installed in the Express 5:50 (non +). I bought my 5:50 Express combo back in July of 2012. At the time I thought it sounded great, but thought I would try a different speaker. I had the aftermarket speaker installed for about a...

I have a set of M-Audio AV40 desktop monitors that I use with my iMac (GarageBand and LOGIC Pro 9). What is the best connection method for this setup? Should I use the TRS or the RCA inputs at the speakers? Regarding either configuration what are the best quality cables/connectors? Should the...

After swapping speakers in my Express 5:50 (non-plus) combo over the past few months I've come back home to my MC90 BLACK SHADOW. I think this speaker is pretty well broken in and it responds well to my style and pick attack/dynamics. I tried a Cannabis Rex (wrong ? though) and a SCUMBACK M75...

This summer I bought an Express 5:50 head. I have it matched with a LoneStar 23 speaker cabinet that I used under my original 5:50 (non plus) combo last year. Personally, I liked the sound of 2 speakers. I'm thinking about buying another LoneStar 23 speaker cabinet to turn this into a 3 piece...

Here's what I have: Express 5:50 combo... bought last year (2012). Express 5:50+ head (bought last month) through 23" LoneStar open back cab. I would like to swap chassis... i.e., 5:50+ in the combo cabinet, for the 5:50 chassis in the head cab. Can this be done without a lot of hassle or any...

My quest for a second MESA/Boogie amp is over. I got a pretty good deal on a new Express 5:50 plus head. I was using a Lone Star 23" open back cab under my older 5:50 combo up to this point. When the new amp arrived I matched it up with with that extension cab. So far, I'm really impressed...

Just a little over a year ago I bought my Express 5:50 (not +). The more I play that amp the more I love it, and contrary to some complaints I've heard/read, it really isn't that difficult to dial in. My second amp is a FENDER 65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue that I'm not totally sold on (to my ears...

Has anyone tried an EMINENCE Cannabis Rex in their 5:25 or 5:50? Was it a "keeper" or not?

You all know that lately I've been trying to justify keeping my DRRI. I'm wondering, though, if there might be another issue. I can't help thinking that I might be having inconsistent power to my house. 5 years ago I moved to my current location which is about 6 blocks away (same street, south...

I recently installed a SCUMBACK M75 (light dope) in my DRRI. My pedal setup is as follows: Wah Pedal (sometimes),TC Electronics Tuner, Sparkle Drive, MXR Distortion (sometimes), MXR Analog Delay, MXR Analog Chorus. I'm really happy with the sounds I get out of this setup! I can make it sound...

Actually... what I need to know is if this phenomenon is unique to my Express 5:50, or if it's my "aging" ears? I've noticed that when I first start playing through my Express 5:50 it sounds kind of "brittle" and harsh... not really bad to the point of being annoying, just kind of flat sounding...

Howdy: About a year ago I got a great deal on an Express 5:50 (my first MESA).* The dealer was making way for the Express Plus line. After playing it for about a month I put a Scumback M75 in it, then bought an extension cab (LoneStar - 1 X 12" Black Shadow). I'm really liking this amp setup...

I would like to use my MXR 10 band EQ pedal with my Express 5:50. Do I want it in the effects loop, or should I use it in front of the amp? I'm only using 2 other effects; MXR Analog Delay, and MXR Analog Chorus. Thanks!!!

Does anyone make a simple, preferably flat, or minimal slope, pedal board? Here's what I need... Due to a partial amputation to my left foot I have some minor balance issues. I need a pedal board that is linear (not tiered). My effects chain for my FENDR DRRI is: Tuner - Wah - Compressor -...

What's the current consensus on the BLACK SHADOW speaker in the 5:50, and how long does it take to break in? I've read some of the posts on speakers in the search function and I'm a little confused. The Eminence CANNABIS REX. is mentioned several times, but I'm a little nervous about trying that...

As I mentioned in a previous post... I've fallen in love with my EXPRESS 5:50. Now, I'm having second thoughts about keeping my FENDER Deluxe "65" Reissue. I've had the DRRI almost 2 years now and have never been totally in love with it. I'm thinking about selling it off (with some of my pedals)...