After playing around with different amps for the last two months and settling on LSC and LSS (while also adding a second Parker to my collection), and then dropping <gulp> $120 on an Evidence Audio Lyric HG cable the verdict is in:
FANTASTIC SOUNDS.
I was skeptical about the Evidence Audio and its 10 hour break-in period (10 hours to get to 80% of best sound, 40 hours to get to 100%) but it really is true: the guitar started sounding better and better and I'm sold: it really is like taking a blanket off your amp or clearing a long-standing head cold.
As for the Mesa's: I'm really starting to dial-in some AMAZING cleans with the LSC (the LSS as well) and when I need some fur I channel switch to the LSC ch 1. I'm still working on the exact lead sound but have found a number of good ones. These amps are great.
The Parker provides a lot of different sounds: the coil tap knob really works (guitar ends up sounding quite strat-like) and the Fishman in the bridge really is quite good at acoustic emulation.
I'm happy as a clam! The final test will be when I do a first big gig in September; outdoors opening for Adrian Belew, TU, and Devereaux. I'm going to use both amps and will see what happens. Given a previous thread I'm probably going to buy an electricity cleaner prior to the gig.
Thanks to those on the boards who have answered questions and shared experience over the last two months.
FANTASTIC SOUNDS.
I was skeptical about the Evidence Audio and its 10 hour break-in period (10 hours to get to 80% of best sound, 40 hours to get to 100%) but it really is true: the guitar started sounding better and better and I'm sold: it really is like taking a blanket off your amp or clearing a long-standing head cold.
As for the Mesa's: I'm really starting to dial-in some AMAZING cleans with the LSC (the LSS as well) and when I need some fur I channel switch to the LSC ch 1. I'm still working on the exact lead sound but have found a number of good ones. These amps are great.
The Parker provides a lot of different sounds: the coil tap knob really works (guitar ends up sounding quite strat-like) and the Fishman in the bridge really is quite good at acoustic emulation.
I'm happy as a clam! The final test will be when I do a first big gig in September; outdoors opening for Adrian Belew, TU, and Devereaux. I'm going to use both amps and will see what happens. Given a previous thread I'm probably going to buy an electricity cleaner prior to the gig.
Thanks to those on the boards who have answered questions and shared experience over the last two months.
