Holy Mesa F-100, Batman!

Donnie · 07-29-2005, 09:46 PM

Does anybody want to loan me $2300?

The local store just got in the Mesa F-100 head and matching 2x12 cab and I decided to give it a go. I had no idea that these sounded so good. I freakin' hate Dual and Triple rects so I never really play around with Mesa stuff. Tomorrow I'm going to head down with one of my Petrucci 7s and hook up an additional Mesa 2x12 and see what happens.
If all goes good, I think I'm going to half to sell off a bunch of stuff this week and see If I can swing it. If anything, I might atleast come out of there with the 2 Mesa 2x12 cabs.

FoxMustang · 07-29-2005, 11:37 PM

I toyed with an F-100 and a 4x12 cab once at Guitar Center. Whoever used it before me must have set it up pretty good, because it ripped when I plugged into it. Those F series ain't no joke

No Soul · 07-30-2005, 06:36 AM

Ive been a major Recto lover for YEARS, and a buddy of mine unloaded his F-100 combo to me for REALLY cheap about 6 months ago, and this things OWNS anything to ever wear the "recto" badge.

The gain in contour mode is just as powerful as Recto in the red, but much more articulate, and clearer.

My metalcore band (for which I just sing) guitarists (both of which play rectos) actually fight over using my F-100.

And the clean channel, being a vintage fender clone, cant be touched by any other high gainer out there.

The F50 and 100 are truly secret weapons of the Mesa family.

F 50 Lover · 07-31-2005, 08:40 PM

Hey guys this is my first post here, but this thread reminded me of an experience I had a while ago at a Long and McQuade. I plugged into dual rec, and after playing it a while ( at a low volume), the manager comes over to ask me to turn it down. He then starts talking about the amp to me, telling me how versatile and great it is, when I told him I prefer my F50 and actually think it is more versatile. He continued to argue with me and basically tell me I was wrong, rambling on about all the more modes/channels it had. Rant over lol

But seriously, considering the F series are the cheapest mesa line, I think they blow recro's out of the water IMO. But do any of you guys think the combo's get a little muddy if you put the bass past 12:00 with a seven?

Drew · 08-01-2005, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F 50 Lover

But do any of you guys think the combo's get a little muddy if you put the bass past 12:00 with a seven?

Doesn't the user manual specifically warn against that?

Leon · 08-01-2005, 05:36 PM

actually, all the fuss that i've heard about the F series has been that they're kinda crap. i guess i heard wrong!

No Soul · 08-02-2005, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F 50 Lover

But do any of you guys think the combo's get a little muddy if you put the bass past 12:00 with a seven?

thats going to be true for almost any given circumstance, seven or not
Mesas in general (f series included) have stupid powerful low end response.

Also, more gain =s more low end.
Vintage30s = muddier low end
so many things,,, Im not gonna go into it

F 50 Lover · 08-02-2005, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew

Doesn't the user manual specifically warn against that?

Actually, the user manual states :"In the Channel 2/Contour Mode, try setting the Bass somewhere between (10:00 through 2:00)."

Jason · 08-02-2005, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donnie

Does anybody want to loan me $2300?

The local store just got in the Mesa F-100 head and matching 2x12 cab and I decided to give it a go. I had no idea that these sounded so good. I freakin' hate Dual and Triple rects so I never really play around with Mesa stuff. Tomorrow I'm going to head down with one of my Petrucci 7s and hook up an additional Mesa 2x12 and see what happens.
If all goes good, I think I'm going to half to sell off a bunch of stuff this week and see If I can swing it. If anything, I might atleast come out of there with the 2 Mesa 2x12 cabs.

i totally in love with the f-series mesa.Also i can get you used f-100 for $999 and the 2x12 for $399..

mazafaka · 09-21-2005, 03:42 PM

Regarding the F-50 combo, what is a good price for a used unit in good condition?

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07-29-2005, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Donnie Go Team Venture! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bonney Lake, WA. Posts: 7,670 Main Seven: Ibanez Xiphos 7 Rig: Line 6 Vetta/Nomad55 Thanked: 41	Holy Mesa F-100, Batman! Does anybody want to loan me $2300? The local store just got in the Mesa F-100 head and matching 2x12 cab and I decided to give it a go. I had no idea that these sounded so good. I freakin' hate Dual and Triple rects so I never really play around with Mesa stuff. Tomorrow I'm going to head down with one of my Petrucci 7s and hook up an additional Mesa 2x12 and see what happens. If all goes good, I think I'm going to half to sell off a bunch of stuff this week and see If I can swing it. If anything, I might atleast come out of there with the 2 Mesa 2x12 cabs. Charlie Drown @ Myspace Charlie Drown.com

07-29-2005, 11:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
FoxMustang ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 348 Main Seven: RG7620VK Thanked: 0	I toyed with an F-100 and a 4x12 cab once at Guitar Center. Whoever used it before me must have set it up pretty good, because it ripped when I plugged into it. Those F series ain't no joke Tony We contemplate oblivion as we resonate our dissonance.

08-01-2005, 05:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Leon {##[====:::. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Ohio Crew Posts: 12,474 Main Seven: RG7620 of Doom Rig: Mesa / Sovtek Thanked: 81	actually, all the fuss that i've heard about the F series has been that they're kinda crap. i guess i heard wrong! I have a radical idea. The door swings both ways, we could reverse the particle flow through the gate. We'll cross the streams.

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07-30-2005, 06:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
No Soul bringer of mosh Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 743 Main Seven: 1997 RG7620 Thanked: 0	Ive been a major Recto lover for YEARS, and a buddy of mine unloaded his F-100 combo to me for REALLY cheap about 6 months ago, and this things OWNS anything to ever wear the "recto" badge. The gain in contour mode is just as powerful as Recto in the red, but much more articulate, and clearer. My metalcore band (for which I just sing) guitarists (both of which play rectos) actually fight over using my F-100. And the clean channel, being a vintage fender clone, cant be touched by any other high gainer out there. The F50 and 100 are truly secret weapons of the Mesa family.

07-31-2005, 08:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
F 50 Lover I Love It Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 50 Real Name: Dan Main Seven: RG7620 Rig: Mesa F50 Thanked: 0	Hey guys this is my first post here, but this thread reminded me of an experience I had a while ago at a Long and McQuade. I plugged into dual rec, and after playing it a while ( at a low volume), the manager comes over to ask me to turn it down. He then starts talking about the amp to me, telling me how versatile and great it is, when I told him I prefer my F50 and actually think it is more versatile. He continued to argue with me and basically tell me I was wrong, rambling on about all the more modes/channels it had. Rant over lol But seriously, considering the F series are the cheapest mesa line, I think they blow recro's out of the water IMO. But do any of you guys think the combo's get a little muddy if you put the bass past 12:00 with a seven?

09-21-2005, 03:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
mazafaka Relentless Bastard Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 200 Main Seven: RG7620GN Rig: Pod XTL / Peavey6505 Thanked: 0	Regarding the F-50 combo, what is a good price for a used unit in good condition?

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