inmyhands
Well-known member
Does anyone else here think that Mesa doesn't get respect in the historical sense that it deserves. When you check out articles on vintage amps, etc. it's all about Fender and Marshall. Fine. They came first. But!!!!
When you consider the use of High Gain tone in guitar music from the late 70's to modern day what amp company played a bigger role than Mesa Boogie. The Cascading Preamp has been the key to more Hard Rock and Metal legends than any other single item I can think of. Whether the amps used were designed and made by Mesa or by somebody who took Mesa's ideas and ran with them is moot. Modern Rock Guitar Tone all started with Mesa. When will the guitar magazines and amp profilers finally give Mesa the credit that's due. Long Overdue!!!
When you consider the use of High Gain tone in guitar music from the late 70's to modern day what amp company played a bigger role than Mesa Boogie. The Cascading Preamp has been the key to more Hard Rock and Metal legends than any other single item I can think of. Whether the amps used were designed and made by Mesa or by somebody who took Mesa's ideas and ran with them is moot. Modern Rock Guitar Tone all started with Mesa. When will the guitar magazines and amp profilers finally give Mesa the credit that's due. Long Overdue!!!