callen3615 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Hey guys, Im looking to upgrade from my cheap line 6. I have always wanted a mesa combo. I have been a big metallica fan and I know Petrucci, and Timmons uses em. So what is the best used mesa combo amp for metal. It doesnt have to be really loud. I would use it for metal to classic rock. Cleans are a must but they aren't as important as good distortion channel. I probably would buy used, my price range is probably 1500 and under. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 BUMP. thanks MEH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc3c46 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 This is hard to answer. I got the Lonestar Special Head and got it used for $1400. I do mainly blues and classic rock but have no idea how it would be suited for metal. I guess we have some metal dudes on the Forum who should help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 This is hard to answer.I got the Lonestar Special Head and got it used for $1400. I do mainly blues and classic rock but have no idea how it would be suited for metal. I guess we have some metal dudes on the Forum who should help. Ive heard the lonestar is a clean amp. but thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Anybody like the single rectifier? Aka rectoverb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slogold Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Mesa Boogie DC 10 212, 60/100 watts pure tube power + 68 LP Custom + BOSS ME 70 = Awesome. Using this setup in my bedroom @ br level and it's just unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Mesa Boogie DC 10 212' date=' 60/100 watts pure tube power + 68 LP Custom + BOSS ME 70 = Awesome.Using this setup in my bedroom @ br level and it's just unbelievable. [/quote'] Ok cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 mesa express...any of them. they are badass. unless you want metal, they can do it all. the only reason i didnt keep mine (5:25) was because i bought a 76 LP Deluxe and the wife said one or the other. they sound fantastic at any volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 mesa express...any of them. they are badass. unless you want metal' date=' they can do it all. the only reason i didnt keep mine (5:25) was because i bought a 76 LP Deluxe and the wife said one or the other. they sound fantastic at any volume.[/quote'] I am seriously thinking about buying one of these. I am undecided between the combo version and the head and cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 If the cant do metal I really have no use for it. I dont need deth metal distortion just enough to play 80s stuff like van halen or metallica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I have a Boogie Blue Angel 1x12 and it does everything I want to do, but I don't do metal. I do play classic rock with it. I use a tubescreamer. I have had a Boogie MkII and I played all kinds of stuff with it, but no metal. What I like about the boogies is that they are very reliable and built like tanks. Can't you just use pedals for your uber distortion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 oops, i skimmed the OP too much. haha by a used Mark IV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_HEWC Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I might be way off here but I seem to recall that metallica used Mark IV for some of the guitar work on the black album (and or earlier).. Anyway I have a M/B Studio 22 + with a eq-pedal and perhapse an extra distorision pedal I think I can get some metal sound out of it. Although I don't play metal much, so it might not be what your looking for. Best advice is to look and try around.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 I want a mark iv or a rectoverb. How much are the mark iv new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slogold Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I want a mark iv or a rectoverb. How much are the mark iv new? Mark IV just been discontinued but check with Mesa if they still have some in stock. As for price, new, maybe you are looking @ around (+-) $1900. New Mark V starts @ around $3K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyH Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I have a Mesa Express 5:25. It is excellent. Cost is about $1100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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