MB did a great job with the Lone Star amp. I'm certainly happy with my purchase. But I notice a few areas that could be improved with this amp.
Firstly, I'm not sure about having two reverb level controls. What's the point here? I usually leave my verb on the same amount for both channels. The 3 second delay when switching channels is a tad annoying.
Other than not having enough room on the front panel why they stick the reverb knobs behind the amp?
It would be great to have switching for the effects loop. For example, you could have a bypassed signal on the clean channel for rhythm, then have some delay, flange or chorus in the loop assigned to the gain channel for soloing.
Why does the solo boost require that the effects loop be engaged?
Lastly, I find the knob labels really hard to read, especially on darkened stage. I hate fumbling around in the dark looking for my Mid knob. I guess I'll have to memorize the knob locations.
Other than the above (all of which I've learnt to live with) Mesa Boogie have built a really great amp.
Firstly, I'm not sure about having two reverb level controls. What's the point here? I usually leave my verb on the same amount for both channels. The 3 second delay when switching channels is a tad annoying.
Other than not having enough room on the front panel why they stick the reverb knobs behind the amp?
It would be great to have switching for the effects loop. For example, you could have a bypassed signal on the clean channel for rhythm, then have some delay, flange or chorus in the loop assigned to the gain channel for soloing.
Why does the solo boost require that the effects loop be engaged?
Lastly, I find the knob labels really hard to read, especially on darkened stage. I hate fumbling around in the dark looking for my Mid knob. I guess I'll have to memorize the knob locations.
Other than the above (all of which I've learnt to live with) Mesa Boogie have built a really great amp.