NEED SETTINGS :D

[tom241]

Hey guys, im heading into a music shop tomorrow to try out some mesas, mainly the rectifier series

it would be helpful if someone could give me the settings to persuade someone to fork out $4000 for the head

or any decent settings at all

thanks in advanced!

 

[screamingdaisy]

Hey guys, im heading into a music shop tomorrow to try out some mesas, mainly the rectifier series

it would be helpful if someone could give me the settings to persuade someone to fork out $4000 for the head

or any decent settings at all

thanks in advanced!

Get them to pull out the manual and go through the recommended settings. Beyond that, it doesn't hurt to put everything at noon and start tweaking from there. Go easy on the gain knob... shouldn't need to take it past half unless you're trying to simulate a Big Muff.

 

[tom241]

okay thanks

 

[Elpelotero]

Download the manual from the mesa boogie site, read it, and take some settings in with you printed out. You can also go here: http://grailtone.com/tone-settings/mesa-boogie/view-recto-settings.html

The Rectifier does not do well when you crank all the knobs up to max. Start by setting the knobs all to 12:00 noon. If you like metal, set the back to Bold and Diodes to achieve the tightest and clearest tone. Spongy and Vaccuum Tubes is better for vintage tones and for creamier leads. Also, hit Bypass Loop.

Try to let your dealer allow you to put the Master volume around 9:00. This is so you get some power tube saturation. Otherwise, at a lower volume you can't really hear what the amp is about and it'll sound like a hive of bees. After you experiment with some settings from the manual or other people, then set em back to 12 and begin using your ears to adjust the knobs. Close your eyes and being chugging the lowest string. Start turning the Gain knob left and right until you find how much gain you want. Then play with the treble. Then the mids, bass, and presence. The more gain you put, the more you need to lower the bass.

P.S. Where do you live that amps are so expensive? You should look into the used market online and also think about picking up an older 2 channel Rectifier. These have a better tone in many people's opinions.

 

[tom241]

thanks Elpelotero

i live in Australia, and the distributor jacks the prices up so yeah.

 

[echoes420]

P.S. Where do you live that amps are so expensive? You should look into the used market online and also think about picking up an older 2 channel Rectifier. These have a better tone in many people's opinions.

+1

I got my 2 channel for $900 from the local craig's list. I was very close to buying a brand new 3 channel from GC for $1800... and I am soooooo glad I didn't. Then I found a standard recto cab on the CL as well... ended up paying under $1400 for an all Mesa half stack that will blow the heads off of small children if I wanted it too.

 

[cellardweller]

It may be a "goes-without-saying", but be prepared to crank that sucker!

I never realized the beauty that was my Solo 50 till I cranked her up jamming with a drumber.