NAD ACE

[elvis]

After all these years I finally figured out what I like for tone, and the ACE kills it. It really is a super JCM800. A bit of shriek through the combo cab, but unbelievable through my recto vertical 2x12.

The first time I tried this amp I HATED it. Didn't know what I really needed or how to dial an amp.

It sits beautifully alongside my Archon, Mini Rec and Einstein. All complementary.

I had been using a DSL40C. That amp cuts through anything and has a lovely grainy tone. The Stiletto gets there, but even better, plus louder. The 40c barely makes it for band level on stage. I also love crunch and fluid, though I'd be happy if it just had tite gain.

Heavy, though. Hurt my back unboxing it...

 

[stephen sawall]

Congratulations

I had a Trident and wish I did not sell it.

 

[elvis]

Thanks!

Loving this more and more as I get it dialed and add effects. Using the modes on channel 2 quite a bit. Might look into footswitching between ch2 modes the way I have my Einstein modded to footswitch through the ch1 modes. They are all useable with the same settings.

Amazing that this amp didn't go bigger.

I can only assume your Trident was AWESOME. Hope you got something cool when you sold it.

 

[stephen sawall]

Sounds like it is working for you.
The amp has really great cleans. Some of the best I have heard on a Mesa. I remember turning back the treble and presence. The amp really cuts.
I have a few amps around so if I buy or sell I'm not replacing anything. I sold it to my friend became he needed a good amp.

 

[elvis]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0DsMHWF-Hs