dannymusic said:
personally, I got in on the GC deal or I wouldn't even own a Mesa. I tried the 50/100 LSC and loved it. Couldn't see paying $1699 new/$1300 used for one. BUT, at $999 I didn't even blink. That's a ton of amp for a little change. However, theres no way that I'de pay list for a 10/50/100. That's like paying $700 for a 10w switch. not worth it. The amp sounds great as it is.
Yes, yes, yes. The 10 watt thing is whatever it is, a thing of beauty, surely all of that. However... a Mesa Lone Star Classic for $1000, I mean, think about it, even without 10w. That's just a little more than a Twin RI. Just a ridiculous deal. I hear the case for holding out, so maybe that's a variable tipping point for each of us. But man, I have zero regrets about jumping on my 50/100.
...Granted, I am going to try an retrofit mine with the 10w option, but I'm fortunate that way (knowing an excellent amp tech). Even if I weren't I'd still feel like I won the lottery for getting the deal I got on mine.
... Edit/Correction: that's about $300 LESS than a Twin RI. Jeebus.