DC2 with Countour switch

[jonmm66]

Have any of you seen this? Any thoughts on the extra "Contour" switch position?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MESA-BOOGIE-T...ryZ10171QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks

 

[sixtonoize]

It looks like a precursor to the F-series.

It's definitely a custom job, and Mesa used to do all different kinds of crazy options, so I wouldn't be surprised if "contour" was the experiment that led to the Contour setting on the F-series.

 

[Fxrs]

That was standard on the DC-2. Also on the Subway Rocket which was available at the same time.

 

[adrenaline junkie]

That was standard on the DC-2. Also on the Subway Rocket which was available at the same time.

+1 I had one, and it was OK, but that amp REALLY needed the EQ IMHO.

 

[MrMarkIII]

Older DC-2s don't have the Contour option. I have one.
DC-3s and DC-5s from the same era have the Graphic EQ. I believe these are the last Boogies to have the GEQ, as later DC-2, 3, 5, etc., have Contour instead. AFAIK.

 

[adrenaline junkie]

Older DC-2s don't have the Contour option. I have one.
DC-3s and DC-5s from the same era have the Graphic EQ. I believe these are the last Boogies to have the GEQ, as later DC-2, 3, 5, etc., have Contour instead. AFAIK.

I think the 3 and 5 kept the GEQ, I don't think they ever went to the contour switch.

 

[pipedwho]

That was standard on the DC-2. Also on the Subway Rocket which was available at the same time.

+2, I have a DC-2 just like that one here (well, mine is black tolex).

That contour position activates a classic 'V' EQ curve between the preamp and the power amp. I use that position for modern rock and metal sounds.

The middle position is the standard overdrive channel with a flat EQ - it sounds great for a less trebly vintage tone.

The third position is the clean channel (without the EQ). And I love the clean channel on this amp!

 

[Fxrs]

Nomad 100 had the GEQ also.