A Question for Combo Owners...

[Studio66]

Hello all...been "lurking" here a while now (thanks for all the great info) and just about to order a new ED!(and become a participating member).

Was thinking a head/cab but a combo would be easier.....but combos scare me.I have had terrible luck with "tube rattle" in a few combos lately

Any reports from the gang here?

Part of the reason I originally started looking at the Mesa's was their reputation for "bullet proof" quality so I'm hopefull that the rattles of my Marshalls and Fenders will be a thing of the past with an ED

Also wondering if the ED extension cabs are showing up anywhere (in case I do with a head) as I dont see any discussion about them?

Thanks to anyone who can share any insights on this!

 

[specialed]

I've had the same problem with combo's. My Marshall Vintage Modern sounded great except for that massive tube rattle. It was so bad that I swore off combo's forever. I now just prefer my bottles to be standing up, not hanging upside down. I bought the head and use it with a recto 2X12 cab for now. There is a pic of the 2X12 ED cab somewhere in this forum. I may have to add that to my x-mas list. I know the ED combo's don't rattle, but they do tend to run very hot. My little baby stack just purrs like a kitten with no issues whatsoever for over 3 months now. Best amp ever IMO. Hope this helps.

 

[specialed]

here is the extension cab thread. http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=40497

 

[Studio66]

Thanks!
I just returned a Vintage Modern combo for that very reason...I have the 2266 Head and the 425A Cab but thought I might get the combo instead for portability...ack!
(Love the head/cab though)
Just received a Fender TRRI thats going back for the same issue
I have a Bassman LTD thats good as gold....looking for a grab and go amp that ...may....make the others obsolete and I'm really hoping the ED may be it.....fingers crossed!
Thanks again for the help!!

 

[satisfied5582]

i haven't had any rattle with my 1x12 combo. very solid build, and heavy as hell

 

[kfinkel1966]

I have had mine for 6 weeks so far and the only issue I have are with the foot switch. I absolutely love it and would purchase it again in a heartbeat. It is a heavy beast, and my 43 year old back does not like having to move it when it comes time to practice or perform. I wish it had side handles instead of the single one on top. Any regrets I have melt away the second I plug in and start playing...

 

[Studio66]

Just curious...what issue are you having with the foot switch?

 

[kfinkel1966]

It works sporadically - then it will start switching on its own between modes. I was playing at church yesterday and the amp went into high gain mode during a nice slow worship song. It definitely woke the folks up in the back rows! I just disconnected it and finished up by switching modes manually.

 

[primal]

Loose wire in the footswitch perhaps?

 

[creekhed]

Wicked Heavy... but worth it's weight in Ben Gay!

 

[macmax]

i don't think a Mesa amp will rattle.
i played a Tremoverb combo loudly for 14 years live and rehearsing, every week, for 14 years and it never did.

The only way it will rattle is if you put a snake inside.

 

[Assumer]

No tube rattle with my combo.

 

[Teleman191]

No rattle on my ED 1x12. The thing is, though, it makes everything in my house rattle.
The ED has monstrous tone and a massive low end.

I hope everyone enjoys their ED as much as i do.

 

[Birdy]

I had a 2x12 combo....no rattle.
I have a head...........no rattle.
Rock solid, battleship heavy....worth it IMO 8)