Modern day DC-5?
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MJ Slaughter
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If you really want to keep the DC-5 tone and are concerned about durability why not take your amp to a good tech for a once over. He may recommend replacing some caps and repair bad solder points. With maintenance I don't know why you would ever have any major trouble.
That being said, I'd love to see a DC reissue but I'm not holding my breath.
That being said, I'd love to see a DC reissue but I'm not holding my breath.
Jimmy said:
In case a Boogie "gives up"?!! That's pretty rare, even for an amp used constantly. Any good-quality amp can stand yeeears of road use, and even then typically gives signs to "giving up" before they just quit. Witness old Fenders; look at old Marks; a "good" amp isn't going to give up on you. So if you like the tone of your DC (a hem, they rock hard!! ...unbiased editorial
), just carry spare tubes and keep tabs on its consistency. Not much "regular maintenance to be done, but should it require any upkeep, do it and you're good for another decade Edward
Jimmy said:
In case a Boogie "gives up"?!! That's pretty rare, even for an amp used constantly. Any good-quality amp can stand yeeears of road use, and even then typically gives signs to "giving up" before they just quit. Witness old Fenders; look at old Marks; a "good" amp isn't going to just give up on you, let alone the tank-like solidity of Mesas. So if you like the tone of your DC (a hem, they rock hard!! ...unbiased editorial
), just carry spare tubes, put her in a flight case if need be, and keep tabs on its consistency. Not much "regular maintenance" to be done, but should it require any upkeep, do it and you're good for another decade Edward
Well, I feel a lot better now. I love my DC-5 and wouldn't want to ever perform without. It has been extremely durable over the years and I guess nothing can really go wrong with it that can't be fixed. Unless it falls off a stage??
Thanks!
Thanks!
Hi Edward, you seem to know a lot about the DC Series. I need a recommendation for a 4x12 cabinet. I presently have a Fender DT412 cabinet loaded with stock GT12 100's.
My DC-5 head sounds really nice through the fender cab - great crunch, nice high gain leads. Can't really complain about the mids and highs. The bottom is not bad but I'm wondering if a Mesa cabinet would handle the lower end a little better. I'm looking for a thicker, controlled, tight bottom with lots of thump!
Thanks,
Jim
My DC-5 head sounds really nice through the fender cab - great crunch, nice high gain leads. Can't really complain about the mids and highs. The bottom is not bad but I'm wondering if a Mesa cabinet would handle the lower end a little better. I'm looking for a thicker, controlled, tight bottom with lots of thump!
Thanks,
Jim
Jimmy said:
Hi Jim,
Well, there are lots of folks here who know about these great amps ..."Monsta Tone" is just one that comes immediately to mind. But yes, I have played mine for almost a decade now and can tell you not only is she my #1 "play out" amp (which says a lot considering I have a MKIII head that I dearly love), but she has been rock-solid reliable every single time.
So 412 recommendations ...don't have one
Simply because I like travelling light. Besides, I never play anywhere that would "justify" (in my mind, anyway) lugging a 412 (guess I'm not that good cause no big places will have me play ).But in direct answer to your need for solid, tight, bottom, easy. Get a Thiele cab loaded with an EVM12L. Perch that bad boy on top of your DC5 combo, and stand back! Not only will you be amazed at the tight, authoritative, and focused bottom end, the top end clarity is stunning: crisp w/o being harsh. The EVMs crisp top compliments the combo's MC90's warmer upper-mid voice perfectly, IMHO. Stand your band mates and friends 15' away and have them close their eyes ...they will "think 412." Honestly, no exaggeration. A single EVM-loaded Thiele cab along with your combo is an impressive tonal arsenal whose tone is much bigger than it "should" be given its "modest" footprint. If I thought I could truly benefit from a 412, I guess I'd consider it, but I've never found my tone (and that glorious tight thump) lacking.
That said, since you have a head, then maybe a 212 half open/closed cab might be the ticket. The older 212 with a slant and open top are great cabs, but are typically loaded with MC90s. If you find one, load the bottom (closed half) with an EVM and leave the open top with the MC90.
Oh, and just an FYI, I've used a Thiele with Fender Champs, PRs, and a few misc SS amps in the past ...it has without exception improved the girth and overall tone of everything I've plugged it into. So maybe that alone along with your existing Fender cabs will make you happy. As usual, all IMHO, YMMV, etc.
Edward
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you could just get a backup DC5 incase 1 "fails"
clutch71
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Commander Coo1 said:
My thought exactly. Several now onfleabay for around $800 minus shipping.
This one looks clean...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mesa-Boogie-DC-...6518095QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
I've never tried one but you got me curious now.
edward said:Jimmy said:
Hi Jim,
Well, there are lots of folks here who know about these great amps ..."Monsta Tone" is just one that comes immediately to mind. But yes, I have played mine for almost a decade now and can tell you not only is she my #1 "play out" amp (which says a lot considering I have a MKIII head that I dearly love), but she has been rock-solid reliable every single time.
So 412 recommendations ...don't have one
But in direct answer to your need for solid, tight, bottom, easy. Get a Thiele cab loaded with an EVM12L. Perch that bad boy on top of your DC5 combo, and stand back! Not only will you be amazed at the tight, authoritative, and focused bottom end, the top end clarity is stunning: crisp w/o being harsh. The EVMs crisp top compliments the combo's MC90's warmer upper-mid voice perfectly, IMHO. Stand your band mates and friends 15' away and have them close their eyes ...they will "think 412." Honestly, no exaggeration. A single EVM-loaded Thiele cab along with your combo is an impressive tonal arsenal whose tone is much bigger than it "should" be given its "modest" footprint. If I thought I could truly benefit from a 412, I guess I'd consider it, but I've never found my tone (and that glorious tight thump) lacking.
That said, since you have a head, then maybe a 212 half open/closed cab might be the ticket. The older 212 with a slant and open top are great cabs, but are typically loaded with MC90s. If you find one, load the bottom (closed half) with an EVM and leave the open top with the MC90.
Oh, and just an FYI, I've used a Thiele with Fender Champs, PRs, and a few misc SS amps in the past ...it has without exception improved the girth and overall tone of everything I've plugged it into. So maybe that alone along with your existing Fender cabs will make you happy. As usual, all IMHO, YMMV, etc.
Edward
Thanks for the advice Edward! I'm going to look into the EVM speakers. I've never heard of this brand but I may give them a try if I can find them in Canada.
Jim
Hi Jim,
You're welcome.
Just to be clear in case I wasn't, the "EVM12L" is an Electro Voice speaker. You can find that speaker all day long on ebay or vendors. But I am also referenceing Mesa's "Thiele" 1x12 cab that is ported and loaded with either the EVM or the BlackShadow MC90 (which is a Celestion). Just thought I'd mention that. Best of luck, and report back on what you found as your solution
Edward
You're welcome.
Just to be clear in case I wasn't, the "EVM12L" is an Electro Voice speaker. You can find that speaker all day long on ebay or vendors. But I am also referenceing Mesa's "Thiele" 1x12 cab that is ported and loaded with either the EVM or the BlackShadow MC90 (which is a Celestion). Just thought I'd mention that. Best of luck, and report back on what you found as your solution
Edward
