sox4lifeinPA Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I'm looking at the mesa/boogie F-50. Anyone play guitar or have played this amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted October 10, 2003 Author Share Posted October 10, 2003 I'll take that as a no...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiff Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 i started playing in like april so i am not very good, but i haven't used that amp. my friend just bought a marshall MG15, i like it alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted October 10, 2003 Author Share Posted October 10, 2003 yeah, I have a marshall too. (vs100r) it's good, but I'm looking for great. I'm making money off performances, so I need punch without noise. my marshall gives me too much hum. what kind of guitar to you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Good Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I know s*** about music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I know s*** about music Then why post on this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I play a mean air guitar if that counts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bones Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I played drums in high school, but I'm not a musician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted October 10, 2003 Author Share Posted October 10, 2003 I played drums in high school, but I'm not a musician What do you call a guy who hangs out with musicians? a drummer...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bones Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 What do you call a guy who hangs out with musicians? a drummer...... Haven't heard that one before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiff Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 yeah, I have a marshall too. (vs100r) it's good, but I'm looking for great. I'm making money off performances, so I need punch without noise. my marshall gives me too much hum. what kind of guitar to you have? ah i got an ibanez grx20, got it used for $110, which isn't bad for starting off. zah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted October 10, 2003 Author Share Posted October 10, 2003 I've got a fender strat(mex)...fender jazz bass...fender rhodes 73 suitcase model... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiff Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 aren't there two types of fender strat mex? one made in mexico, one made here? or am i thinking of some other guitar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flingz Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 aren't there two types of fender strat mex? one made in mexico, one made here? or am i thinking of some other guitar? Yeah the ones made in mexico are less than half the price than the ones made in america. the mexican made ones are considered less quality because the wood and pickups are different. I've played a mexican and an american and they are similar but the american feels alot better. as for the original question....that amp is ok but it depends on what you need it for. mesa boogies are usually for heavy metal, nu-metal type of LOUD music... :fthecubs check out www.harmony-central.com for reviews of any gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arneharris Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 My buddy has a Mesa/Boogie for playing mostly clean stuff...not sure what model, but it sounds awesome. I use a Rickenbacker 4K1 (not sure what year), Carvin Red Line 1000W, two single 15" JBL bottoms. I got the Carvin cuz it was cheap, but I'm highly impressed with the sound quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASHWOUND Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 i started playing in like april so i am not very good, but i haven't used that amp. my friend just bought a marshall MG15, i like it alot. I'm sure a few more years of practice and more practice you'll be just below sucky...But keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASHWOUND Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I know s*** about music That's not true, you post versus of crappy songs every day..so you must know something about the artistry that is music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted October 10, 2003 Author Share Posted October 10, 2003 I know that alot of "nu-metal" bands have been using them as of late... but artists from beck to radiohead use them...I just need something that gives me crisp quality tones without all the background notes. I also prefer to go tube rather than solid state or chip based amps. I mean, santana was the first guy to use a mesa, so whatever that means. I'm going to Austin tomorrow to check some stuff out...I'll let you know my findings. rock on arne, it's cool to know you're a guitarist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 I play, but I don't have a Mesa. My main guitar is a Hagstrom Viking that I run through a Rat pedal, into a Marshall Plexi. Basic set-up is the only way to go. Gotta love them tubes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arneharris Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 I know that alot of "nu-metal" bands have been using them as of late... but artists from beck to radiohead use them...I just need something that gives me crisp quality tones without all the background notes. I also prefer to go tube rather than solid state or chip based amps. I mean, santana was the first guy to use a mesa, so whatever that means. I'm going to Austin tomorrow to check some stuff out...I'll let you know my findings. rock on arne, it's cool to know you're a guitarist Primarily bass, really. I just dig checking out what guitarists use equipment wise for the myriad tones they can achieve. I have another friend who swears by Randall amps big time. He too plays a lot of clean stuff, and has a pretty wicked sound... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 I'm looking at the mesa/boogie F-50. Anyone play guitar or have played this amp? I belong to a Joni Mitchell discussion list with a lot of working musicians on it - I have posted your query and will let you know what the responses are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 I spoke to my brother about this amp....he said it is very high quality. He said it all depends what one is looking for or what sounds you want out of this amp. He prefers Marshall...but Mesa/boogie is comparable. and any doubts about gear - go to harmony central. then take everything with a pinch of salt - most reviews there are rave reviews - cause they are generally by people who bought the kit :-) so tone them down a bit & get some good advice!! the f50 has a couple of good reviews which can be found at: http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/Data...12_Combo-01.htm l for the combo, or http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/Data...50_Head-01.html what is also very handy about these reviews are the inclusion of the prices paid which can give a good indication of just hhow badly youve just been ripped off :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted October 12, 2003 Author Share Posted October 12, 2003 Cdub, thanks for that post. I think this is what I'm looking for. Over the next 6-8 months I'm gonna be upgrading everything to prepare for next summer's touring. this is my wish list: Mesa/Boogie F-50 amp (replacing my Marshall VS100R) Boss ME-X multi-effects pedal Boss Tremolo Boss Compression/sustainer Fender Strat American or Tele American (to replace my Mex Strat) Fender Rhodes stage model my bass rig is sufficient for now. (hartke 350w amp, Fender Jazz Bass) One last thing...my friend was getting rid of his Hammond T series organ...so I got it for 50 BUCKS!!! working leslie and all. keep on rockin' in the free world y'all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 as I get more info (and I will) I will pass it on if you want to dialogue with the musicians directly about equipment or whatever, well, I will Pm you a link to the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arneharris Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 The Fender Jazz is a great guitarists' bass, as the neck is thinner, strings closer; plays easy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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