Opinions on Mesa Single rectifier heads?

kmanick · 05-01-2007, 07:03 PM

the GC in Boston has got a couple of used ones.
What's the general consensus on these as
compared to a dual to a triple or a Mark IV.
I've been thinking of getting rid of both of my combos (5150, B-52 At-100) and just getting a head. I went in looking at the JSX and I saw 3 of these in the store.
I've got a Marshall top loaded with greenbacks so I'm guessing if I wnet with a rectifier that I would be better off with a different cab too?
thanks
Nick

Jongpil Yun · 05-01-2007, 07:14 PM

I like the Dual Rectos better than the singles, and the Triples better than the Duals. Never played a Mk IV.

budda · 05-01-2007, 07:20 PM

im fairly sure that the mark IV is a completely different beast to the rectos, but i could be wrong (eh drew? :P)

best advice i can give is to try the heads through various cabs, as well as the JSX you were looking at.

Axel · 05-01-2007, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmanick

I've got a Marshall top loaded with greenbacks so I'm guessing if I wnet with a rectifier that I would be better off with a different cab too?

I would think so, but perhaps you can just switch out the speakers for some v30's. I've also heard that Avatar cabs are very affordable, so check them out too.

DeL07 · 05-01-2007, 08:06 PM

My buddy has a Single... He likes it enough for some rock stuff but he's selling it because the guy he lives with has a Dual and it slays his Single....

Mark IV is an abolutely awesome beast! Really my favorite head!

And BTW, if you ever make a move and sell the 5150 please let me know ASAP! I have some retarded GAS for one!

zimbloth · 05-01-2007, 08:37 PM

I have years of experience with both the Single and the Dual. The singles I don't recommend. They just don't possess the same warmth and girth of the Duals. They sound more compressed and thin, not a very heavy organic tone. They don't have any rectifier tubes like on the Dual or Triple. Just a sterile amp in comparison. Considering you can get a Dual for just a little bit more, I don't think its worth getting a Single ever.

Also, when you try to crank a Single to keep up with a loud drummer, it just farts out and sounds like ass because of the decreased headroom and over the top tube sag. Besides, if you want 50w, you can just pull two of the tubes on a Dual and still have a better sound.

DeL07 · 05-01-2007, 08:47 PM

Ha you said "loud drummer"

Jongpil Yun · 05-01-2007, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zimbloth

I have years of experience with both the Single and the Dual. The singles I don't recommend. They just don't possess the same warmth and girth of the Duals. They sound more compressed and thin, not a very heavy organic tone. They don't have any rectifier tubes like on the Dual or Triple. Just a sterile amp in comparison. Considering you can get a Dual for just a little bit more, I don't think its worth getting a Single ever.

Also, when you try to crank a Single to keep up with a loud drummer, it just farts out and sounds like ass because of the decreased headroom and over the top tube sag. Besides, if you want 50w, you can just pull two of the tubes on a Dual and still have a better sound.

And a Triple is $100 more than a Dual.

Long story short: If you go Mesa, get a Triple Rectifier.

kmanick · 05-01-2007, 10:00 PM

ok thanks guys
I don't know what I'm going to do just yet but I guess if I decide to go Recto I'll look for a dual or a triple.

Shaman · 05-02-2007, 10:01 AM

Well, I have a Single Recto and I rarely use it... The 6505 sounds so much better in my opinion.

Still, it's a good amp, and it sounds like a Recto, but like the guys said, a thinner more compressed Recto.

eaeolian · 05-02-2007, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jongpil Yun

And a Triple is $100 more than a Dual.

Long story short: If you go Mesa, get a Triple Rectifier.

While I won't argue with that (since that's what I use, and I think it's the best of the Solo heads), my experiences with the Singles have been that they sound pretty good. The do lack the punch of the more powerful heads, though.

Shaman · 05-02-2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by eaeolian

While I won't argue with that (since that's what I use, and I think it's the best of the Solo heads), my experiences with the Singles have been that they sound pretty good. The do lack the punch of the more powerful heads, though.

Drew · 05-02-2007, 01:39 PM

I actually prefer the Singles to the duals. They may lack the punch and headroom of the higher-wattage ones, but for me the slightly looser, rounder response is a good thing.

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05-01-2007, 07:03 PM	#1
kmanick SS Contributor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BOSTON Posts: 6,506 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Opinions on Mesa Single rectifier heads? the GC in Boston has got a couple of used ones. What's the general consensus on these as compared to a dual to a triple or a Mark IV. I've been thinking of getting rid of both of my combos (5150, B-52 At-100) and just getting a head. I went in looking at the JSX and I saw 3 of these in the store. I've got a Marshall top loaded with greenbacks so I'm guessing if I wnet with a rectifier that I would be better off with a different cab too? thanks Nick Axe Fx II in da house

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budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London ONT Posts: 18,906 Thanked: 174 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	im fairly sure that the mark IV is a completely different beast to the rectos, but i could be wrong (eh drew? :P) best advice i can give is to try the heads through various cabs, as well as the JSX you were looking at. _______________________ J S Moore pickups: www.tonefordays.com Rock on!

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DeL07 SS.org Sushi Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Province of the Poutine tabarnaque! (Montreal....) Posts: 355 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My buddy has a Single... He likes it enough for some rock stuff but he's selling it because the guy he lives with has a Dual and it slays his Single.... Mark IV is an abolutely awesome beast! Really my favorite head! And BTW, if you ever make a move and sell the 5150 please let me know ASAP! I have some retarded GAS for one! Up the shut ...., you must.

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DeL07 SS.org Sushi Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Province of the Poutine tabarnaque! (Montreal....) Posts: 355 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ha you said "loud drummer" Up the shut ...., you must.

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05-01-2007, 07:14 PM	#2
Jongpil Yun SS Contributor Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,338 Thanked: 28 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like the Dual Rectos better than the singles, and the Triples better than the Duals. Never played a Mk IV.

05-01-2007, 08:37 PM	#6
zimbloth Nick // Axe Palace Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 16,668 Thanked: 179 Feedback Score: 47 reviews	I have years of experience with both the Single and the Dual. The singles I don't recommend. They just don't possess the same warmth and girth of the Duals. They sound more compressed and thin, not a very heavy organic tone. They don't have any rectifier tubes like on the Dual or Triple. Just a sterile amp in comparison. Considering you can get a Dual for just a little bit more, I don't think its worth getting a Single ever. Also, when you try to crank a Single to keep up with a loud drummer, it just farts out and sounds like ass because of the decreased headroom and over the top tube sag. Besides, if you want 50w, you can just pull two of the tubes on a Dual and still have a better sound.

05-01-2007, 10:00 PM	#9
kmanick SS Contributor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BOSTON Posts: 6,506 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	ok thanks guys I don't know what I'm going to do just yet but I guess if I decide to go Recto I'll look for a dual or a triple. Axe Fx II in da house

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Shaman SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 2,314 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, I have a Single Recto and I rarely use it... The 6505 sounds so much better in my opinion. Still, it's a good amp, and it sounds like a Recto, but like the guys said, a thinner more compressed Recto.

05-02-2007, 01:39 PM	#13
Drew Fear the Polo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 21,655 Thanked: 154 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I actually prefer the Singles to the duals. They may lack the punch and headroom of the higher-wattage ones, but for me the slightly looser, rounder response is a good thing. "...and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon." http://www.metalguitarist.org

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