Hey guys,
I had band practice tonight on my Roadster combo, and I really like the cleans and the dirties are workable. However, it seems like I can not get any good lead sound without the notes wanting to die out. There is something weird going on with this amp, and has been since I got it a few months ago. The Solo button just doesn't seem to work so great for me. It's does boost the level, but it just seems like the gain gets cut about 20% or so. I can actually solo better without the solo button engaged. Not sure why they even put one in. The effects loop is engaged, as I know the solo won't work without it engaged.
Also, I noticed that the thing is really really buzzing and humming on the high gain channels, and the gain isn't even dimed. Part may be due to the amp being plugged straight into the outlet in the shed we practice in? Might be getting a ground loop hum or something. If I hit the tuner mute, it doesn't make a noise. Should I be running a gate in the loop? I have an NS-2 running in the front end, but it doesn't make a bit of difference on the noise in the front of the amp.
I did get some different preamp tubes for it, and the new speakers (G12K-100's) should be coming tomorrow. I guess I am looking for suggestions on something to run in front for leads? I just got a digitech Bad Monkey tube overdrive, but I have heard good things about the Maxon TS808 and the OD808 pedals. Also the OCD overdrive. I have run the gammut when it comes to trying out pedals etc.
Part of the reason could be the electronics in my guitar? I am thinking about getting the BCS tone kit for my Epi Les Paul Custom. CTS pots, Vintage wiring, not sure what to get for the capacitors, switchcraft jack and toggle. I am definitly realizing the MESA's don't like ****** guitars. They also really love to showcase your missed notes and stuff.
Guess this will definitely help me become a better player by having to stick each note perfectly. Technique seems to be everything when it comes to these all tube beasts. I was thinking about selling the amp, but I really want to keep plugging away at the setup until I really decide there's nothing left to try.
Here is how I run it.....
Guitar---Line6 wireless (say what you want, but it rocks!),----Boss tuner,---Ernie Ball VP JR volume----Dunlop original wah----Morpheus Droptune (think this seems to be sucking a lot of tone!)---Boss NS-2. Through the effects loop I am running a TC Nova Repeater delay, and sonic stomp.
I also have like the cheapest cables you can get, so that may be a problem. I should get my base tone set up by just running the guitar straight in the amp with a good cord. Anyway, just wanted to know what you gurus think.
-Jason
I had band practice tonight on my Roadster combo, and I really like the cleans and the dirties are workable. However, it seems like I can not get any good lead sound without the notes wanting to die out. There is something weird going on with this amp, and has been since I got it a few months ago. The Solo button just doesn't seem to work so great for me. It's does boost the level, but it just seems like the gain gets cut about 20% or so. I can actually solo better without the solo button engaged. Not sure why they even put one in. The effects loop is engaged, as I know the solo won't work without it engaged.
Also, I noticed that the thing is really really buzzing and humming on the high gain channels, and the gain isn't even dimed. Part may be due to the amp being plugged straight into the outlet in the shed we practice in? Might be getting a ground loop hum or something. If I hit the tuner mute, it doesn't make a noise. Should I be running a gate in the loop? I have an NS-2 running in the front end, but it doesn't make a bit of difference on the noise in the front of the amp.
I did get some different preamp tubes for it, and the new speakers (G12K-100's) should be coming tomorrow. I guess I am looking for suggestions on something to run in front for leads? I just got a digitech Bad Monkey tube overdrive, but I have heard good things about the Maxon TS808 and the OD808 pedals. Also the OCD overdrive. I have run the gammut when it comes to trying out pedals etc.
Part of the reason could be the electronics in my guitar? I am thinking about getting the BCS tone kit for my Epi Les Paul Custom. CTS pots, Vintage wiring, not sure what to get for the capacitors, switchcraft jack and toggle. I am definitly realizing the MESA's don't like ****** guitars. They also really love to showcase your missed notes and stuff.
Guess this will definitely help me become a better player by having to stick each note perfectly. Technique seems to be everything when it comes to these all tube beasts. I was thinking about selling the amp, but I really want to keep plugging away at the setup until I really decide there's nothing left to try.
Here is how I run it.....
Guitar---Line6 wireless (say what you want, but it rocks!),----Boss tuner,---Ernie Ball VP JR volume----Dunlop original wah----Morpheus Droptune (think this seems to be sucking a lot of tone!)---Boss NS-2. Through the effects loop I am running a TC Nova Repeater delay, and sonic stomp.
I also have like the cheapest cables you can get, so that may be a problem. I should get my base tone set up by just running the guitar straight in the amp with a good cord. Anyway, just wanted to know what you gurus think.
-Jason