wateroftyne Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I've been through loads of amps over the years - it's my weakness. Nothing's ever sounded as good as when I would occasionally pull the head out of my Walkabout Scout and run it through the Bergs. It was always a glorious noise. I sold the Walkabout Scout a while ago, and I've been looking for that sound ever since.. and now I've found it. A MESA Walkabout head. Gigged it a few times now, and it's everything I remember. It's hard to describe - smooth, solid notes that are 'alive', and jump out the cabs. Love it, love it, love it. Happy days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackhammer Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I get the strange feeling you like fenders...... Sunburst ones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 [quote name='jackhammer' timestamp='1334423684' post='1616085'] I get the strange feeling you like fenders...... Sunburst ones... [/quote] Only ones with rosewood necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBike Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 It's possible that you have an obsession other than the Mesa Walkabout ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Is there much noise from the Mesa fan? I ask as I had a Scout some years back and the fan noise used to hack me off, when running at home, though I have a feeling newer ones are a lot quieter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 The fan on my newer (2009) Blackfaced Walkabout gives a fairly audible hum at low volumes. I've found that playing loudly gets rid of the problem though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 [quote name='Platypus' timestamp='1334426899' post='1616149'] Is there much noise from the Mesa fan? I ask as I had a Scout some years back and the fan noise used to hack me off, when running at home, though I have a feeling newer ones are a lot quieter. [/quote] You can hear it, but it doesn't bother me, even when I'm plunking away in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 That amp is amazing (shame about the basses) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I remember being surprised when it disappeared from your gear list after using your youtube clips to help me find my perfect amp. and that Jazz is stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1334437021' post='1616300'] ...... (shame about the basses) [/quote] Oh at last.... it's been hundreds of years since the last civil war and I was despairing of ever seeing one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 [quote name='ShergoldSnickers' timestamp='1334439570' post='1616325'] Oh at last.... it's been hundreds of years since the last civil war and I was despairing of ever seeing one. [/quote] Wayne doesn't like old fenders like this since getting bitten by the dingwall bug. It's all wonky frets and checks or NOTHING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 all makes sense to me.... Mesa Bergs and Fender, I mean. Not sure what strange language you speak about Dingwalls tho.. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 If there is the one you should try and stic to it. I got rid of an LMTube a while ago and tried loads to get that sound back, nothing worked so just got another one haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Not to give you more GAS my friend but Mesa actually make a surround for the Walkabout so it can live in a proper headbox.... They are as rare as chicken lips but they do exist, and cool they look too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Yeah - the headcase looks cool, but as it's Mesa they're about £3m each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 About time you came home dude. Nice one Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1334692094' post='1619937'] About time you came home dude. Nice one Chris [/quote] 'Home' is the right word, Chris. I've just listened to a recording from a gig this weekend, and the tone is absolutely on-the-button - everything I've been looking for over the years. These amps do mids like no other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1334692291' post='1619940'] 'Home' is the right word, Chris. I've just listened to a recording from a gig this weekend, and the tone is absolutely on-the-button - everything I've been looking for over the years. These amps do mids like no other. [/quote] The semi-para is so well voiced, it's really hard to get a bad tone out of it. For its size and rating it is a phenomenal piece of kit. Good decision, and one that i'm sure will immediately impact on the selling price of used Mesa gear on BC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskimoBassist Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 The Mesa Walkabout is hands down one of the best amps that I have ever had the pleasure to play through. Are you going to make a head case for it or put it in a rack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1334693895' post='1619979'] The semi-para is so well voiced, it's really hard to get a bad tone out of it. For its size and rating it is a phenomenal piece of kit. Good decision, and one that i'm sure will immediately impact on the selling price of used Mesa gear on BC [/quote] I barely ever touch mine if I'm honest, or even the bass, middle and treble knobs that much either. I just set the gain and then away I go! I'm not even one of those 'everything should be run at 12 o'clock but with the 'all important bump' in the mids' type people. Its just a cool piece of kit with an inherently good sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 [quote name='EskimoBassist' timestamp='1334862601' post='1622649'] Are you going to make a head case for it or put it in a rack? [/quote] Nah - it's going to stay [i]al fresco[/i]. I have a nice back to keep it in, and I'll look after it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 How does it compare to your old m pulse 600? Is there enough volume with the little walkabout? .....BTW killer rig WOT! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 [quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1334905735' post='1623135'] How does it compare to your old m pulse 600? Is there enough volume with the little walkabout? .....BTW killer rig WOT! :-) [/quote] Thank you! The Bergs are very sensitive cabs, so I don't feel like I'm running out of steam. Not yet, anyway! The MPulse was a great head, but it just doesn't have the Walkabout's magic mids.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1334907486' post='1623162'] Thank you! The Bergs are very sensitive cabs, so I don't feel like I'm running out of steam. Not yet, anyway! The MPulse was a great head, but it just doesn't have the Walkabout's magic mids.... [/quote] You're right WoT, the Walkabout does seem to have something tonally that the 600 lacked. Can't help thinking that Mesa overcomplicated the 600, the EQ/para probably provided too many options and didn't make it simple enough to dial in a tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Oh and side by side you wouldn't believe the 600 has twice the power of the 300, the latter really holds its own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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