Big Problem M Pulse & Powerhouse 1000 cab

[vegasfan]

Help!
I purchased a brand new Mesa Boogie M pulse 600 head and powerhouse 1000 cabinet from Guitar Center in Sept. '05. In Jan. '06 a tweeter blew, and was replaced by a Mesa Boogie authorized repair center. Asked rep. at Guitar Center, where rig was purchased, if this rig was a primma donna or a work horse? He assured me this thing was a work horse and problems are rare.
In June '06, while auditioning (not playing loudly, for a new band in a residential home), a speaker made a crackling, blaring, sound only when a certain frequency was played in one of my bass lines.
I took the entire rig back to the authorized repair center and the Mesa rep. said to replace the 4-10" 100 watt speakers with 300 watt speakers to keep it from blowing. They wanted to charge me $400 to make the change. I refused to pay any additional money since my out of pocket expense was already over $3,100.00.
The change was made at their expense. However, I was very unhappy with the sound. It became muted, with no brights and the mid range was compromised. The rep. at Guitar Center suggested I replace 2 of the 300 watt speakers with 2 of the 100 watt speakers to recapture the original sound. I've yet to try this, as it was recommended today. I'm so frustrated paying top dollar for a bass system and receiving no satisfaction. I'm considering purchasing an Ampeg SVT Classic brand new and possibly an 810e. Although it would take me a considerable length of time to come up with more money, I'm that disappointed with Mesa Boogie.
I'd like input from other musicians who've experienced any problems with Mesa. Additionally, I'd also like to know if I keep the M Pulse head and change my cab to an Ampeg 810e or a 610 would that be a good alternative?
Thank you for your responses, as this is my first post.
vegasfan

[Razor]

Originally Posted by vegasfan

Help!
I purchased a brand new Mesa Boogie M pulse 600 head and powerhouse 1000 cabinet from Guitar Center in Sept. '05. In Jan. '06 a tweeter blew, and was replaced by a Mesa Boogie authorized repair center. Asked rep. at Guitar Center, where rig was purchased, if this rig was a primma donna or a work horse? He assured me this thing was a work horse and problems are rare.
In June '06, while auditioning (not playing loudly, for a new band in a residential home), a speaker made a crackling, blaring, sound only when a certain frequency was played in one of my bass lines.
I took the entire rig back to the authorized repair center and the Mesa rep. said to replace the 4-10" 100 watt speakers with 300 watt speakers to keep it from blowing. They wanted to charge me $400 to make the change. I refused to pay any additional money since my out of pocket expense was already over $3,100.00.
The change was made at their expense. However, I was very unhappy with the sound. It became muted, with no brights and the mid range was compromised. The rep. at Guitar Center suggested I replace 2 of the 300 watt speakers with 2 of the 100 watt speakers to recapture the original sound. I've yet to try this, as it was recommended today. I'm so frustrated paying top dollar for a bass system and receiving no satisfaction. I'm considering purchasing an Ampeg SVT Classic brand new and possibly an 810e. Although it would take me a considerable length of time to come up with more money, I'm that disappointed with Mesa Boogie.
I'd like input from other musicians who've experienced any problems with Mesa. Additionally, I'd also like to know if I keep the M Pulse head and change my cab to an Ampeg 810e or a 610 would that be a good alternative?
Thank you for your responses, as this is my first post.
vegasfan

I've got an older PH1000 (roadready) cab that I love. It's been my "main" cab for 2-3 years. It's loaded with EV's and is very articulate. This thing sounds like thunder when I pump 900-1200 watts into it.

I recently went into a local GC and tried out one of the newer PH1000's and was very disapointed. Seems Mesa quit using EV's with the new design cab's and I could definately tell when I cranked it up. On a side note, I did like the 4x12 bass cab they had from Mesa.

As far as a comparison to the Ampeg 8x10, I actually had one for some time along with my PH1000. The Ampeg is a good sounding cab but a lot different to my ears than the older PH1000. My Mesa PH1000 has a lot more low end and more of a "blanketed" sound. The Ampeg is a midrange beast!

The Ampeg cuts through the mix a lot better but won't move mountains with the thunder the PH1000 puts out.

Try the Ampeg...you may dig it. I'd keep an eye out for one of the older PH1000's........they are awesome!

[vegasfan]

Hey Razor thanks for the info.
How do we move this to the Amp forum?
Vegasfan