I have been looking at Lone Stars and Stillettos and feel I might need something in between since the Lone Star has good clean but maybe not enough gain on tap as the Stilletto. Can the 4 channel roadster pull off good clean and Marshall style distortion a la A. Timmons "Ghost of you" where there are nice singing leads along with big fat chord breaks? I know the Roadster has the Lone Star reverb but I wasn't sure about the actual clean channel and was wondering if the high gain Recto channels can be set up for a smooth Marshall like tone. I know the Roadster is flexible and I'll be trying one in the store, but thought someone with experience might help the decision along since it does take a lot of time to dial in tones, maybe more time than I'll have to test. Basically I can only afford one amp and need something that will cover the bases. Thanks.
Dual Rectifier Roadster Tones
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The clean channel is very close to the Lone Star, with few minor differences of course...
As for the channel 3 and 4, they are definitely Recto like. It won't cop you those Stiletto tones for sure...
As for the channel 3 and 4, they are definitely Recto like. It won't cop you those Stiletto tones for sure...
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a roadster loaded with EL34's set to the 'brit' mode on channel two can get very marshally...especially with a boost
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All I have to say...the Roadster is the ultimate Mesa amp. Beat em all out for me, and I've basically owned them all.
Thanks guys,
I'm still on the fence. I've played the Lonestar, nice cleans, didn't get to demo the 2nd channel too well because the combo at Guitar Center was cutting out, probably bad tubes. (They said it had been sitting around the store for a year, although the first guy I talked to said they didn't have any in stock. Go figure.) I'm still concerned that I'll be wanting more gain than it has to offer. Tried the Roadster using some of the MESA user manual settings. Sounded good, but think I need to play it some more. Can't seem to find a Stilletto Deuce to try, Guitar Center told me that I can buy it and use the 30 day money back program if I don't like it, although I think there is a re-stocking fee. The research I've done on the Stiletto leads me to wonder if it's got too much treble for my Strat. Kinda frustrating, just want to make the right choice when laying down $1800 to 2 grand.
Decisions, decisions.....
I'm still on the fence. I've played the Lonestar, nice cleans, didn't get to demo the 2nd channel too well because the combo at Guitar Center was cutting out, probably bad tubes. (They said it had been sitting around the store for a year, although the first guy I talked to said they didn't have any in stock. Go figure.) I'm still concerned that I'll be wanting more gain than it has to offer. Tried the Roadster using some of the MESA user manual settings. Sounded good, but think I need to play it some more. Can't seem to find a Stilletto Deuce to try, Guitar Center told me that I can buy it and use the 30 day money back program if I don't like it, although I think there is a re-stocking fee. The research I've done on the Stiletto leads me to wonder if it's got too much treble for my Strat. Kinda frustrating, just want to make the right choice when laying down $1800 to 2 grand.
Decisions, decisions.....
YellowJacket
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If you want a Marshall sound, why not get a Marshall? (I hope I don't get burned alive for suggesting this) Isn't this like asking "Isn't there a Strat that can do a Gibson sound?"
I have to say though, everything I've heard about the Roadster so far makes me want one!
I have to say though, everything I've heard about the Roadster so far makes me want one!
YellowJacket said:
I have to agree here; if you are after a Marshall sound get a Marshall. From what I have heard of Stiletto's - I'd get that over a Marshall. I have a Roadster loaded with EL34s and I think the "stock" settings are much more usable than with the stock 6L6 tubes. I like both sets of tubes but it can get Marshall-isk using the different set of power tubes and its super versatile with either set in the power section.
I think I was a little mis-leading with my original question. I mentioned Marshall tone because the Stiletto is a British voiced amp. I basically wanted to know if the Roadster can pull off both Lonestar and Stiletto tones. From what I've played and heard, I like both of these amps but I want to make sure that if I get say the Lonestar, I not looking for more gain, or if I got the Stiletto, I'm not looking for better cleans or fat tone. That's why I was looking at the Roadster. It seems to be able to cover all those bases and more but I wanted to hear from people who use it and know what it actually sounds like. Depending on feedback here, and on more test driving, I'm leaning towards the Roadster, because for only $200 more than either of the other amps, it seems to have way more capabilty and flexiblity.
So bottom line is I've always wanted a MESA and I'm definitely NOT in the market for a Marshall.
Thanks for the replies...
So bottom line is I've always wanted a MESA and I'm definitely NOT in the market for a Marshall.
Thanks for the replies...OK that makes sense...
I know a few of the guys on here started with the Roadster and actually moved to the Stiletto. Not sure what that actually means for you but both the Lonestar and Stiletto are awesome amps and if I had the money I'd own both! and the Roadster! :lol:
I think the Roadster is more flexible obviously but give them all a test drive.
I know a few of the guys on here started with the Roadster and actually moved to the Stiletto. Not sure what that actually means for you but both the Lonestar and Stiletto are awesome amps and if I had the money I'd own both!
and the Roadster! :lol: I think the Roadster is more flexible obviously but give them all a test drive.
