Triaxis IIC+ setting

[dmcguitar]

Hi, I am looking at getting a new amp, and like mostly everyone here I love the tone of the C+. Originally I was going to get the roadster, Since I like the rectifier sound, and to me it sounds just a little better than a regular rectifier, but the popping noise when changing channels annoys me. So I have pretty much decided to go with a Mark IV (it was the other choice with the roadster) I am a fan of DT, and Metallica's sound that they have gotten with the Mark series (as well as other bands like chevelle). I know that the triaxis has a channel on it that is the C+ lead, and I was wondering if someone could tell me how true to the original it is. Since I will be spending alot of money on any amp, I would like to explore all of my options first, and get as much info as possible. Would this need to be paired the with 2:90 for that tone, how would it fair with the 50 watt, or 20 watt power amp? Any help is appreciated.

 

[leadfootdriver]

Anyone who owns a real 2C+ amp will say no, it's not the same. But the mode does posess what is described in the Triaxis manual as lots of even harmonics.

The mode has a vibe that is unique to itself compared to the other modes; as do the other modes themselves for that matter. It's real easy to get midrangey chirp harmonics with the mode that's part of it's signature. I'd deffinately recommend a simul class setup to get as close as possible to the real thing.

You really can't go wrong with a 2:90 even if it might be to loud for what you need. The options on the power amp give you that many more tones to choose from.

 

[Greenevil]

I agree with the above post. It's really hard to get the true Mark IIC+ (or any Mark head in my opinion for that matter with the Triaxis) tone from the Triaxis IIC+ mode. I have the IIC+ head and comparatively it does have some of the characteristics but def. not the real deal. You're better off pairing it with a simul-class power amp like the above post suggested. Because of the voicing options, the 2:90 is a great choice (deep can take you a step closer to the IIC+ tone, if you use that setting on the head that is..). Also if you can get your hands on a Strategy 400/500 that will work as well...

 

[disassembled]

I agree with the other posts. Buying a triaxis for the sole reason of wanting to replicate a IIC+, or any other boogie amp for that matter, will probably leave you disappointed. But buying the triaxis because you like boogie mark tone and, more importantly, the general tone of the triaxis then you will probably be very happy. I've owned so much boogie stuff in the past year I can't even believe it but going through the mark IV's, dual rectos, roadkings, quads, etc the triaxis has been the only piece of gear that keeps me playing for hours just noodling on guitar instead of turning knobs hoping to get just a little bit more out of the amp. I still own some other stuff but if I want to take it out there's a layer of dust that has to be cleared first

I don't use 90 channels, hell i barely use 10, but for those that I do use they are what I am looking for right now for guitar tone. For me I couldn't ask for anything more than a simple 2 channel setup that I can just throw a good OD pedal infront of plus some post distortion FX like verb, delay, etc and right now I am about 95% there once i fix a noise issue. I basically use 2 presets on the triaxis and that works for the current group i am with but i know that i can easily change everything to go for a harder edge in a heartbeat without recabling, retubing, reinvesting in more equipment.


For the record I use the 20/20 power and own a 50/50 that I plan to get rid of soon. If I were ever to get another high powered amp I would go for the 2:100 or simul 395. The 20/20 doesn't cut it for bass heavy guitar tones unless you play at bedroom levels but it does sound great in general for guitar and the frequencies associated with where the guitar is SUPPOSED to be.

Greg