thinkdontpray
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So I came here once before and everyones help was incredible and after months of problem free enjoyment Iam having another problem.
I realize this will be really hard to describe to you guys so I will do my best.
Basically, a few weeks ago I noticed the head just not sounding right but because the only time I would have with it was jamming with a full band (and earplugs in) it wasnt too prominent. Tonight I had a chance to play by myself and I noticed a big problem. The distortion just doesnt sound right, in fact it sounds bad. Its really washed out sounding, not crisp, very trebely, very bright and almost hissy. Its not tight and punchy, in fact the very opposite, loose and gutless almost.
It has all new 6L6's and 12ax7 preamp tubes, minus a SPA12ax7 that I had in the input slot, then removing it and trying a regular one, and now a JJ Electronics one. (none of these alterations made a difference). So the tubes shouldnt be the problem here, but what else could it be I've checked all cables, bought new patch cords, made sure they were snug and not half unplugged, changed the battery in my guitar (its just a mid of the line Epiphone Gothic with EMG's that I tossed in)
I ran it direct without my pedals, same problem. Started using Channel 2 instead of 3, and it sounds a bit better but mainly because its not such a high gain channel.
And what really grinds my gears is my lead guitarists (temp)rig consist of a Marshall 50watt amp, being used as a head, plugged into a 4x12 Fender cab and a GODDAMN Metal Zone pedal, AND IT SOUNDS BETTER THAN ME!!! WTF?!?!?
So, I just dont know what to do here fellas. I'll have to take it in on Friday and plug it in at the store and get them to take a listen to it. Its still loud and playable but it bothers the living **** out of me knowing its potential and after everything I can think of, I am at a loss and turn to you guys. But I tell you from the day I first plugged in compared to today, it just doesnt sound like a Mesa.
ANY help is appreciated fellow Mesa brethren.
Thanks guys,
Kev
I realize this will be really hard to describe to you guys so I will do my best.
Basically, a few weeks ago I noticed the head just not sounding right but because the only time I would have with it was jamming with a full band (and earplugs in) it wasnt too prominent. Tonight I had a chance to play by myself and I noticed a big problem. The distortion just doesnt sound right, in fact it sounds bad. Its really washed out sounding, not crisp, very trebely, very bright and almost hissy. Its not tight and punchy, in fact the very opposite, loose and gutless almost.
It has all new 6L6's and 12ax7 preamp tubes, minus a SPA12ax7 that I had in the input slot, then removing it and trying a regular one, and now a JJ Electronics one. (none of these alterations made a difference). So the tubes shouldnt be the problem here, but what else could it be I've checked all cables, bought new patch cords, made sure they were snug and not half unplugged, changed the battery in my guitar (its just a mid of the line Epiphone Gothic with EMG's that I tossed in)
I ran it direct without my pedals, same problem. Started using Channel 2 instead of 3, and it sounds a bit better but mainly because its not such a high gain channel.
And what really grinds my gears is my lead guitarists (temp)rig consist of a Marshall 50watt amp, being used as a head, plugged into a 4x12 Fender cab and a GODDAMN Metal Zone pedal, AND IT SOUNDS BETTER THAN ME!!! WTF?!?!?
So, I just dont know what to do here fellas. I'll have to take it in on Friday and plug it in at the store and get them to take a listen to it. Its still loud and playable but it bothers the living **** out of me knowing its potential and after everything I can think of, I am at a loss and turn to you guys. But I tell you from the day I first plugged in compared to today, it just doesnt sound like a Mesa.
ANY help is appreciated fellow Mesa brethren.
Thanks guys,
Kev