Blackface or Roadster head for next amp?

[Neptical]

What's up everyone?

I'm thinking of picking up either an old 2-channel blackface Rectifier or a Roadster head to go with my Mark III's, so I guess I'm coming to look for your help. 8)

I owned a Single Rectifier first series for 10 years and just got rid of it in December 09'. It was a nightmare to me, and I probably should have never kept it that long but I did everything I could to it (different tubes in both sections,pedals,etc) to try and smooth it out over the years and nothing worked. I just couldn't get that fizz out of it no matter what. I like that grindy rectifier sound, but if I could get it without the fizz and a smoother top end, I would probably enjoy owning a Rec again. So with that being said, I've been reading about both of these amps and they both seem to fit in the category.

What would you enjoy more and why? Anyone with a good experience in these amps I would appreciate the help. I love my III's and wouldn't part with them for nothing, but looking to tag team one up with another Mesa to tie into my rig. Thanks for the help in advance.

~Nep~

 

[b0nkersx]

I don't find the Roadster line to be fizzy unless you really go crazy on the treble, gain, and presence. Roadster wins by a mile on versatility and they both have the recto sound. You could probably score a 2ch for a lot cheaper, though.

 

[Spewnz]

the roadster combined with your 3's would give you almost every tone you could want.

 

[Roadifier]

Roadster. It has the nice recto sound without the fizz and is very versatile.

 

[screamingdaisy]

The Roadster is more versatile. From a gigging point of view I think it's the better option... more sounds on tap, solo boost, and the ability to put the tube rectifier on one channel and diode rectifier on another.

The 2 channel is more straight forward. If you're one of those dudes who only needs access to a couple of sounds they're great. Even more so if you're good at controlling your gain with your guitar's volume knob.

The 'blackface' part is cosmetic... no differences to the guts of the amps.

The fizz problem can be tamed by rolling your guitar's tone knob down so that you're feeding the amp less treble.

 

[Neptical]

Thanks for your help everyone.

I'm about to throw $1,100 down on a clean Roadster head I just came across. I think it's a good enough price to enable me to own one for awhile and see what I think about the amp. I'm hoping for a way better experience then the owning of my Single Rec for 10 years. :lol:

~Nep~

 

[ibanez4life SZ!]

Roadster :twisted:

 

[fluff191]

Go with the 2 Channel. Way better amp.




















I am totally kidding. Roadster FTW.