Opinions please!

[billfoma]

I got a Mesa Nomad 45 2X12 with Vintage 30s about four months ago in a trade that ended up coming out to me spending $300 for the Nomad. It is my first Mesa amp after years of Crates, Fenders, and Peaveys. I have been reading this board since I got the Nomad, and despite the dislike many of you have for the Nomad, I LOVE THIS AMP! I've gone from carrying three (YES 3!) amps and a boatload of pedals to the Nomad and a small pedalboard. Now for my problem, I WANT ANOTHER MESA! I'm wanting something AC-30-ish, Class A. I have been reading abou the Maverick and the LSS. The Maverick is definately more in my price range ($600-$800 right?), but I'm looking for opinions from those with more experience with Mesa Boogie! Thanks to everyone in advance!

 

[MrMarkIII]

Haven't played a LSS, it may be more Vox-ish than a Mav, which I owned . Mavericks are great, but old school. You'll need pedals for modern ultra high gain stuff. Fantastic cleans, though. Chimey, just the right breakup. The narrow chassis heads (17") and the 1 x 12 combos have a cooling fan the 2 x 12s don't. You can switch out the rectifier tubes for even more "sag" and old school charm, if you like.

 

[billfoma]

Maybe I confused some with the comment, "I WANT ANOTHER MESA!" What I meant is, I want another Mesa to sit NEXT to my Nomad and use them together. I'm thinking I'll use the Nomad for my Les Paul, but I need something for my Tele, it doesnt need to be super gainy, just breaking up nicely. Think Toad The Wet Spocket, Gin Blossoms, Matchbox Twenty. So, Maverick or LSS?

 

[MikeK]

I'd try out one in a 4x10 combo. And don't disregard the Blue Angel. They're right in your budget range and if you like an edgy class A growl then you might take a shine to it. That also comes in 4x10 configuration. I'm thinking the ten-inchers will add depth to your 2x12's. Both of these amps came stock with ALNICO's. No master volume though, so if you want a high gain 'chug' it'll need some pedal help.