First post on the forum. I am a long time Mesa player who has had a Maverick, Rectoverb , Nomad, Tremoverb and currently have a Mark IV. While I like the Mark, I really miss my Tremoverb.
Therefore, I am in the process of deciding between a RK II or a Roadster. Based on research I have done here and elsewhere, I am gettings some conflicting inofrmation. I was wondering if the four channels on the amps were voiced the same? As I understand it, the Road King adds two loops per channels and the tube mixing capabilities but the basic sounds are similar. I have heard other say that the Roadster does not sound as good as the King. Has anybody here played both?
Secondly, I am debating about going with a combo or a had an 2 x 12. I would go with a croco covering or a hardwood. If I am reading the Pro-Net data correctly. I would have to pay the $500 or so upcharge on both the head and the cab. Whereas with the combo, I would pay the $500 once. The combo would be the cheaper route, but they are real back breakers. I guess I could always go with a fancy head and plain cabinet.
Therefore, I am in the process of deciding between a RK II or a Roadster. Based on research I have done here and elsewhere, I am gettings some conflicting inofrmation. I was wondering if the four channels on the amps were voiced the same? As I understand it, the Road King adds two loops per channels and the tube mixing capabilities but the basic sounds are similar. I have heard other say that the Roadster does not sound as good as the King. Has anybody here played both?
Secondly, I am debating about going with a combo or a had an 2 x 12. I would go with a croco covering or a hardwood. If I am reading the Pro-Net data correctly. I would have to pay the $500 or so upcharge on both the head and the cab. Whereas with the combo, I would pay the $500 once. The combo would be the cheaper route, but they are real back breakers. I guess I could always go with a fancy head and plain cabinet.