HappyStrat said:If you want the maximum number of options, you need to go for the King. A Roadster does not do everything that a King can do. Mesa created the Roadster because not everybody can afford a King. Mesa intentionally trimmed options off so they could lower the price.
They also created the Roadster due to consumer demand for a 4 channel preamp without the progressive linkage. Mesa realized that some consumers were passing on the Roadking even though they could afford it, they justed wanted the 4 channel preamp and not have to deal with the all switches and options on the back.