It is judgement day (Mesa)

Shaman · 07-28-2007, 03:26 PM

So, as some of you might know, I bought myself a new amp today.

A brand spanking new Mesa Triple Rectifier. I was the first one to open the box since it was shipped. Mesa did a great job packing it, and I must say it was a beautiful sight when I took it out of the box.

Everything I need. The mesa manual(very informative), the Big Foot floor board(with a bag), cables and a cover for the head.

What do we have here, a row of gnomes?

Yes, they seem to be christmas gnomes, I better undress them...

Yummy, that's where the tone is. Naked gnome... tubes

Three pairs of 6l6's and three rectifier tubes(the third Rectifier tube is outside the picture)

Ready to rock!

I must admit, I have never played with an amp that sounds so dominating. The low end is HUGE, and the bass is at 11 o'clock. But the cool thing is, that the low end is extremely tight and punchy, just the way I like. The palm mutes are beautiful with the low B, that tight yet huge punch in the face. And no fizz or harsh highs. I understand why so many metal bands/producers use Triple's.

There is no way to compare this to the Single I had. The Single sounded harsh and thin, while this just sounds absolutely huge. Like I said, I have never heard an amp sound this dominating. Maybe there was something wrong with the Single though...(!)

The amp sounds very smooth and musical, it responds to picking very well. The clean channel is great IMO, even with EMG's. I have to try the clean channel with my Carvin to hear the real character.

It is very versatile, you can get an awesome, smooth as butter lead tones when using the spongy/tube rectifier settings, and of course that in your face metal stuff is where this amp shines. From jazz to Nevermore and to Cannibal Corpse, it's all there.

It really is everything I wanted it to be, and I think it only gets better when I get to know the amp better and know how to tweak it. I could not be happier! But, I am glad that I own a power atteunator

Thanks to all you guys for the suggestions

Off to sleep

Unknown Doodl3.2 · 07-28-2007, 04:33 PM

awesome man! That's a great amp. Welcome to the Mesa family

sparky51077 · 07-28-2007, 11:36 PM

Congrats on the amp.

The longer you own it the better it will sound, I think the power transformers in new tube amps have a break in period. I have had mine for a year now, and it keeps sound better and better. Don't forget to put a Tung sol in V1.

I have never seen a recto without the aluminum bar to guard the tubes, yours has a metal mesh.

playstopause · 07-28-2007, 11:55 PM

Sooo jealous of your set-up. It fucking owns.

Omnitopia · 07-29-2007, 12:03 AM

Congrats man, that amp is the shit!

Ryan · 07-29-2007, 12:15 AM

That is some serious rigness man!

Very nice.

budda · 07-29-2007, 12:27 AM

very nice.

mesa and orange - hard to go wrong, innit!

D-EJ915 · 07-29-2007, 12:34 AM

That thing must sound huge, my friend has one and loves it.

noodles · 07-29-2007, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaman

There is no way to compare this to the Single I had. The Single sounded harsh and thin, while this just sounds absolutely huge. Like I said, I have never heard an amp sound this dominating. Maybe there was something wrong with the Single though...(!)

The Single is a great amp, but it really works best with hard rock. The Triple is just a pure metal monster--there is not an amp on the planet that chugs like a Triple.

Shaman · 07-29-2007, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noodles

The Single is a great amp, but it really works best with hard rock. The Triple is just a pure metal monster--there is not an amp on the planet that chugs like a Triple.

The Single was not a bad amp, and it did very well when playing rock etc. just like you said. But like you said, nothing chugs like a Triple and the headroom is really great for cleans.

Thanks mates!

I must say, I am very happy, since I finally have a rig that I am 100% happy with. The Orange cab is a great match for the Triple. The Triple has an awesome, tight low end, and the Orange cab keeps it tight.

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07-28-2007, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shaman ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 1,600 Real Name: Tomi .R Main Seven: Carvin DC727, Hellraiser Rig: TripleRecto&Invader Thanked: 5	It is judgement day (Mesa) So, as some of you might know, I bought myself a new amp today. A brand spanking new Mesa Triple Rectifier. I was the first one to open the box since it was shipped. Mesa did a great job packing it, and I must say it was a beautiful sight when I took it out of the box. Everything I need. The mesa manual(very informative), the Big Foot floor board(with a bag), cables and a cover for the head. What do we have here, a row of gnomes? Yes, they seem to be christmas gnomes, I better undress them... Yummy, that's where the tone is. Naked gnome... tubes Three pairs of 6l6's and three rectifier tubes(the third Rectifier tube is outside the picture) Ready to rock! I must admit, I have never played with an amp that sounds so dominating. The low end is HUGE, and the bass is at 11 o'clock. But the cool thing is, that the low end is extremely tight and punchy, just the way I like. The palm mutes are beautiful with the low B, that tight yet huge punch in the face. And no fizz or harsh highs. I understand why so many metal bands/producers use Triple's. There is no way to compare this to the Single I had. The Single sounded harsh and thin, while this just sounds absolutely huge. Like I said, I have never heard an amp sound this dominating. Maybe there was something wrong with the Single though...(!) The amp sounds very smooth and musical, it responds to picking very well. The clean channel is great IMO, even with EMG's. I have to try the clean channel with my Carvin to hear the real character. It is very versatile, you can get an awesome, smooth as butter lead tones when using the spongy/tube rectifier settings, and of course that in your face metal stuff is where this amp shines. From jazz to Nevermore and to Cannibal Corpse, it's all there. It really is everything I wanted it to be, and I think it only gets better when I get to know the amp better and know how to tweak it. I could not be happier! But, I am glad that I own a power atteunator Thanks to all you guys for the suggestions Off to sleep

07-28-2007, 11:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
playstopause President / RHLC © Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 10,947 Real Name: J-F / "Frenchy" Main Seven: Ibanez S7420FMTW Main ERG: What? Rig: Bloody~VHT Pitbull45 Thanked: 42	Sooo jealous of your set-up. It fucking owns. Become one of us or die, fuckers. / Rick - RHLC V-P.

07-29-2007, 12:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ryan Hylian Metal Master • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Farthest Outpost Posts: 5,858 Main Seven: RG9147 Main ERG: RG7421XL Rig: Engl -> Mesa Thanked: 63	That is some serious rigness man! Very nice. TBTOTDL

07-29-2007, 12:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London ontario Posts: 6,394 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ CL80's Thanked: 36 $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	very nice. mesa and orange - hard to go wrong, innit! 3 cheers for free gear! "Do you like burned toast with your JAM? cuz we're on FIRE!"

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07-28-2007, 04:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Unknown Doodl3.2 look at each other.. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 2,080 Real Name: Claude Main Seven: RG7620BK Rig: Mark III -> Vader Thanked: 18 $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Unknown Doodl3.2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	awesome man! That's a great amp. Welcome to the Mesa family

07-28-2007, 11:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
sparky51077 not so chosen one Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 88 Real Name: Craven Main Seven: custom RGA-7 Rig: Mesa Roadster/G-maj Thanked: 2	Congrats on the amp. The longer you own it the better it will sound, I think the power transformers in new tube amps have a break in period. I have had mine for a year now, and it keeps sound better and better. Don't forget to put a Tung sol in V1. I have never seen a recto without the aluminum bar to guard the tubes, yours has a metal mesh.

07-29-2007, 12:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
Omnitopia Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ur mom imo Posts: 132 Real Name: Jake Main Seven: Ibanez S7420 Rig: Triple Rectifier Thanked: 6	Congrats man, that amp is the shit!

07-29-2007, 12:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
D-EJ915 <3's Tsukasa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 16,088 Real Name: Kagami Main Seven: ESP H-207 Rig: Randall RG75G2C Thanked: 185	That thing must sound huge, my friend has one and loves it. Kowaru <3 + LM.C \m/ + Sex Machineguns + My Site: əBCAir

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