Did Mesa Boogie make a mistake?

[boardn10]

Do you guys think Mesa Boogie realizes they could have done a lot if things better with the Electra Dyne?
Maybe they would realize the amp is far too loud and the master volume is terrible.

 

[YellowJacket]

Sadly, there is no perfect piece of gear. Ideally, the tone stack for each mode (channel) would be separate and there would be a 0.0005 watt option for practicing. An Electra Dyne with all the 'features' of any other Mesa Boogie amp as well as the addition of a 'modern high gain' option would be a formidable accomplishment and yet when I plug into the amp, I am somehow glad it is what it is.

When I actually play the thing, I forget about the lack of features and just enjoy the incredible tone. It is so responsive to playing style which means I can get many tones out of just one mode.

While the master is 'twitchy' I have found that it can get quiet enough for just about every application except 'apartment' or 'everyone is sleeping'.

 

[Hollis]

As I've progressed and matured as a guitar player, I've realized that all I need from an amp is for it to sound great. That's all. It simply needs to do its job.

 

[elvis]

Mesa amps are designed for the stage. Period. Not the bedroom. Not even the studio, really.

 

[glassjaw7]

Umm, no. The Dyne is an amazing amp, period.

 

[elvis]

No argument. It's my favorite amp EVER. But there is some sort of misconception that it is overpowered and underfeatured due to design error. I believe that it does exactly what it was intended for. 100 Watts is simply not a home-use design, though many of us use it that way. I can't use mine the way I want (smashing the power stage) without a Rock Crusher, which I have, and love.

 

[boardn10]

No argument. It's my favorite amp EVER. But there is some sort of misconception that it is overpowered and underfeatured due to design error. I believe that it does exactly what it was intended for. 100 Watts is simply not a home-use design, though many of us use it that way. I can't use mine the way I want (smashing the power stage) without a Rock Crusher, which I have, and love.

I agree. On a side note. M 20th Anniversary Bogner Shiva sounds killer at rehearsal and gigs and also kills at home, same with my PWE. I also borrowed a friend's Fryette Sig:X and it sounds amazing at home volume levels and gig levels.

 

[JOEY B.]

No argument. It's my favorite amp EVER. But there is some sort of misconception that it is overpowered and underfeatured due to design error. I believe that it does exactly what it was intended for. 100 Watts is simply not a home-use design, though many of us use it that way. I can't use mine the way I want (smashing the power stage) without a Rock Crusher, which I have, and love.

I agree. On a side note. M 20th Anniversary Bogner Shiva sounds killer at rehearsal and gigs and also kills at home, same with my PWE. I also borrowed a friend's Fryette Sig:X and it sounds amazing at home volume levels and gig levels.

I have NEVER played a tube guitar amp that sounds the same at bedroom volumes as compared to gig volumes. Someone is fooling themselves. :roll: The dynamic response is totally different.

 

[boardn10]

I never said the same, but it sounds and feels great at bedroom levels, but yes different.