New Road King II Owner - 1st Post!

[prskier17]

I've been reading this forum for awhile and just got a used but like new RKII and 4x12 Recto cab. I've wanted this amp since the RKI first came out! Anyway, this is my first tube amp.... and a major transition from my Vetta II. I can't believe how much of an effect my playing style and the volume and tone knobs have on the sound... super cool. Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself!

Chris

 

[kissing]

Hey brother!

Hope you are having a great time with your RKII. I am half way there too man! Mine is still on order and hope to join you soon!

Enjoy!!

 

[Fcal124]

Just got a call from GC today that my Garnet RKII head is ready, but the cab is not due till mid July. Having them ship just the head for now so I can plug in to my POS cab for now. That's what I get for custom ordering.
Have fun with the new amp.

 

[blakkspider]

Cool man! enjoy your new amp and welcome to the forum 8)

 

[newfinator]

i used to have a RK1. you'll sell it after you realize you don't use 50% of the knobs, etc. and that it weighs 57 lbs...

enjoy it while it lasts (i thought the triode switch was cool, now it's gone)

Still feeling disenfranchised with Mesa/Boogie?

 

[MesaDCLP]

I wish my first tube amp was a roadking ... whatever series ... it wouldn't have mattered. I would have loved it but tore it up all the same. I was young when I got my first tube amp, and I've never looked back at SS.

Rabies, you're waiting for the 5 aren't you!!!

The new flagship is on the horizon!!! Come to the dark side. We have cookies. :twisted:

 

[EleventhHour2139]

The new flagship is on the horizon!!! Come to the dark side. We have cookies. :twisted:

...Or is it cake?

 

[sleepingtiger]

Welcome man! You'll find that the RKII can do SO much! FWIW, I subbed yellowjackets W/EL84's for the EL34's, for a tone that suits me much better.

Tony

 

[mrd]

All's I gotta say is play it loudly and proudly my friend. If your pants aren't flapping in the wind then something is wrong.

 

[kmanick]

Daaaaaaaaaam!!
From a Vetta to a RoadKing? :shock:
Now that's the way to make a change from a modeling amp to a real amp!!
Congrats!

 

[prskier17]

I'm starting to really dial in some sweet sounds with the RKII. Moving up from the Vetta II is definitely a huge upgrade; the Vetta II was a compromise because I couldn't afford the RK and I probably should've just waited. I'm selling the Vetta if anyone is interested (yeah, that's probably a stupid question for a Mesa Boogie forum!). I agree there are a lot of knobs on this thing. In fact, I was going to get a Roadster but got such a good deal on this rig that I couldn't pass it up. Plus, I play mostly covers (which the Vetta is really good for) and it's nice to have 6l6's and EL34's.