Great board! I’m a new potential MB user and was looking for some advice. I’ve been reading posts and have an idea as to the flavor the debate on different amps takes, but thought I’d post my particular dilemma.
I grew up on Fender product, but have been using a solid state modeling amp (Line6 Flextone III) for the past couple of years. I just ditched it – a coldhearted woman, that one. In my journey back to tubular warmth, I’ve had a chance to try various amps and was impressed with the Mesa Boogie’s I tried. Well built beasts you guys hang with.
In terms of the headroom I need, and the maximum weight I’m willing to live with (ie: a 1x12 combo or head/cab), a Lonestar or Lonestar Special looks right up my alley. From what I've been able to tell, probably the LS Special in tone terms.
Tonal versatility is important. We play classic rock through modern pop covers. (some country twang too). Main guitar is a PRS cu22. And I’ll lean on a VOX Tonelab, so the external effects loop is a bonus.
I’ve been offered a sweet deal on a Nomad 55, which I’ve never played. Is it worth the long car drive to try it? Or should I suck it up (and buck up) and make the best deal I can on a LoneStar?
Thanks!
I grew up on Fender product, but have been using a solid state modeling amp (Line6 Flextone III) for the past couple of years. I just ditched it – a coldhearted woman, that one. In my journey back to tubular warmth, I’ve had a chance to try various amps and was impressed with the Mesa Boogie’s I tried. Well built beasts you guys hang with.
In terms of the headroom I need, and the maximum weight I’m willing to live with (ie: a 1x12 combo or head/cab), a Lonestar or Lonestar Special looks right up my alley. From what I've been able to tell, probably the LS Special in tone terms.
Tonal versatility is important. We play classic rock through modern pop covers. (some country twang too). Main guitar is a PRS cu22. And I’ll lean on a VOX Tonelab, so the external effects loop is a bonus.
I’ve been offered a sweet deal on a Nomad 55, which I’ve never played. Is it worth the long car drive to try it? Or should I suck it up (and buck up) and make the best deal I can on a LoneStar?
Thanks!