Deedee Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 18 minutes ago, thodrik said: Depends on what Trace Head it is. I wouldn’t my trade my Trace V6 for a Mesa M6. However, I did sell a Trace SMX 300 to buy a Mesa M6, which I then sold to buy a Mesa Big Block 750 Take your pick - MkIV AH250, MkV AH250, MKV AH150, Series 6 AH300, GP12 SMX AH250. 39 minutes ago, 2elliot said: Definitely as good as or better than a trace head. It would need to be a whole lot better. I’ve tried an awful lot of amps but I’ve always moved them on again and gone back to my Trace heads. Maybe it’s familiarity, maybe it’s sentimentality, but to me they just tick all my boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Deedee said: Take your pick - MkIV AH250, MkV AH250, MKV AH150, Series 6 AH300, GP12 SMX AH250. It would need to be a whole lot better. I’ve tried an awful lot of amps but I’ve always moved them on again and gone back to my Trace heads. Maybe it’s familiarity, maybe it’s sentimentality, but to me they just tick all my boxes. I've owned a 1225v since the early 90s, this m9 reminds me of that. I haven't used it with a band yet but it has that same weight and quality to the sound. Edited December 28, 2019 by 2elliot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 7 hours ago, Deedee said: Take your pick - MkIV AH250, MkV AH250, MKV AH150, Series 6 AH300, GP12 SMX AH250. It would need to be a whole lot better. I’ve tried an awful lot of amps but I’ve always moved them on again and gone back to my Trace heads. Maybe it’s familiarity, maybe it’s sentimentality, but to me they just tick all my boxes. If your that happy with your TE amp then don't see the point in wasting money on the Mesa. I'm a Mesa owner and love them but unlike you i was never satisfied with previous amps and i've tried many many amps incl Trace over the years. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 (edited) I'm just in the process of pulling the trigger on the Strategy:88, however, even with its monster RRP of £3500 I've just learnt that it doesn't come with the footswitch as standard and that I'll have to fork out a further £150 for the privilege, somewhat off-putting to be honest. If a dirt cheap Behringer amp I had a while back can come with a 4 way footswitch as standard, a £3500 Mesa shouldn't even consider charging for one! Is it just me, or would this get your back up too? Edited December 28, 2019 by binky_bass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 18 hours ago, 2elliot said: Well, this turned out to be an expensive thread... Mine arrived yesterday aswell. Managed to smuggle it into the summer house while she was busy. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Well, @krispn... you've really gone and done it now... Just sold my Markbass head and officailly pulled the trigger on the Mesa Strategy Eight:88 head! It better be good or you'll find me standing outside your window shaking my fist in anger! And before you ask, yes, yes I will obviously run away if you open the door... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 Bring the amp with you and I’ll offer a swap for either of my fender heads 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin8708 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I would love some Mesa stuff , but looking at the specs of the cabs , they weight about the same as my car , Interested in the 1x15 , but 35kg is a bit of a heft ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 This really is an amazing sale but my compact, lightweight Subway 800+ is probably the only Mesa amp I'll be needing. If I could wind the clock back, I'd be up for that Carbine 900! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 I’d like to thank everyone who bought the stuff I was gasing for. It’s all been snapped up and the temptation is gone. Phew! Thanks to the bc community once again😀 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 My Powerhouse 412 came this afternoon - it's big he he . Just a tad bigger than the Eden 610 , but somehow feels a lot bigger . Won't fit in the under stairs cupboard , where the 610 just about squeezes through the door - 412 is about a cm wider - so has to go in the garage with the bass bins from the PA . I can say though , that the fit and finish of these Boogie cabs are second to none - absolutely top notch . It's probably going to be a cab that will only be used 3/4 times a year , but I can live with that . Wife wasn't pleased at the size of it , but realistically , buying a couple of BF 410's is out of my price range at the moment , and probably for years , if ever . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 The beast has arrived... It also doubles as a device to create earthquakes on the other side of the planet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, binky_bass said: The beast has arrived... It also doubles as a device to create earthquakes on the other side of the planet. Curious to know how that all sounds live. Post a VID clip or sound clip if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 A massive mini rig of doom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 20 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: Curious to know how that all sounds live. Post a VID clip or sound clip if you can. It'll be coming with me to band practice next week, I'll record a clip if I remember! Just had a little play and it is quite a monster, being able to run it low, half or full power is definitely needed! Shame the footswitch didn't come with it as the solo function would have been useful. All in, so far so good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 Would a generic fs work as in a TRS cable hooked up to a simple fs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Quite possibly... The rear of the head has 4 separate inputs which would seem to suggest a generic footswitch would work for any one function. I'll probably invest in the correct Strategy footswitch though as it'll then do the lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 👍🏽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, binky_bass said: Quite possibly... The rear of the head has 4 separate inputs which would seem to suggest a generic footswitch would work for any one function. I'll probably invest in the correct Strategy footswitch though as it'll then do the lot. Worth also checking the bespoke footswitch that @bassfan had made for his Mesa M6, for a reasonable price I recall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Worth also checking the bespoke footswitch that @bassfan had made for his Mesa M6, for a reasonable price I recall. I was just posting a link to my post 👍🏻 @binky_bass the guys at Brightonions we’re great. Sorted me a switch for the M6 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 I've sent them a message, let's see what they say, although their website does say they are not taking on bespoke orders. A Boss FS-6 may possibly do the trick for the Solo and Mute functions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Just now, binky_bass said: I've sent them a message, let's see what they say, although their website does say they are not taking on bespoke orders. I think that’s been on the website for a while. If you don’t ask you don’t get. 😃🤞🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 13 minutes ago, binky_bass said: I've sent them a message, let's see what they say, although their website does say they are not taking on bespoke orders. A Boss FS-6 may possibly do the trick for the Solo and Mute functions... In case you've not seen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Already seen and arranged a purchase! I saw that before posting my comment above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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