Mesa Boogie Walkabout Mega-thread 8 - Page 33

MarkusBass · #**641** 12-12-2012, 04:28 PM

Yeah...that pedal would be pretty cool for sure!

pfschim · #**642** 12-12-2012, 05:35 PM

FWIW ..... Randall and the good folks at Mesa Boogie are coming out with a series of pedals soon (if they have not actually hit the market already). I believe they are all guitar oriented distortion/overdrive type pedals, but hey, you never know, if they are in a pedal making mood, and Mesa hears that there is interest in the bass community about this idea (i.e. a WA preamp type pedal), maybe we would see one out in the wild sometime in our lifetimes.

just sayin'

LowBSix · #**643** 12-12-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pfschim

FWIW ..... Randall and the good folks at Mesa Boogie are coming out with a series of pedals soon (if they have not actually hit the market already). I believe they are all guitar oriented distortion/overdrive type pedals, but hey, you never know, if they are in a pedal making mood, and Mesa hears that there is interest in the bass community about this idea (i.e. a WA preamp type pedal), maybe we would see one out in the wild sometime in our lifetimes.

just sayin'

+1

There's a huge market that can be improved upon...

rodl2005 · #**644** 12-12-2012, 05:57 PM

I'd buy that fer a dollar!

sunbeast · #**645** 12-12-2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfschim

FWIW ..... Randall and the good folks at Mesa Boogie are coming out with a series of pedals soon (if they have not actually hit the market already). I believe they are all guitar oriented distortion/overdrive type pedals, but hey, you never know, if they are in a pedal making mood, and Mesa hears that there is interest in the bass community about this idea (i.e. a WA preamp type pedal), maybe we would see one out in the wild sometime in our lifetimes.

just sayin'

As long as they actually got it right and used both tubes run hot instead of the Mpulse 600 setup! I'd probably even prefer such a setup to an all inclusive 900 watt Walkabout just for versatility reasons, though you can still put me on the list for a 900 watt Walkabout either way! I guess it would be quite a bit to ask to squeeze all that EQ into a practically-sized preamp anyway.

Wes Whitmore · #**646** 12-12-2012, 06:46 PM

Well, then I don't want the pedal. It has to sound just like it. No compromises.

**Chef** · #**647** 12-12-2012, 07:05 PM

I, personally, have Zero interest in a pedal.
Or, pedals of any sort, ever. ymmv, clearly.

Walkabout9?

Sign me up yesterday.
Mesa should still have my credit card info on file.

derekale · #**648** 12-12-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chef

Walkabout9?
Sign me up yesterday.
Mesa should still have my credit card info on file.

Me too!

Rual1 · #**649** 12-13-2012, 09:55 AM

Is there any noticeable difference in volume/power when running it at 2ohms versus 2.67ohms (using 2x12s)?

RickenBoogie · #**650** 12-13-2012, 10:03 AM

My understanding, from a previous WA megathread, was 500 watts @ 2.6 ohms, and closer to 550 watts @ 2 ohms. I have nothing to back this up with, but I will say, the WA through a pair of 4 ohm 2x12's will be a force of nature, whatever the wattage.

**Chef** · #**651** 12-13-2012, 10:03 AM

"Is there any noticeable difference in volume/power when running it at 2ohms versus 2.67ohms (using 2x12s)?"

Not really, IMO.

Wes Whitmore · #**652** 12-13-2012, 12:21 PM

I know we all know this, but more cabs is the best way to get louder with this, and almost any, amp. I have used this amp with 0-3 Ampeg act-210av cabs. 1 is a great stage monitor. It can actually be heard by the soundman all by itself. 2 is considerably louder. 3 may gain just a touch more volume, but also brings in headroom out of these little cabs when you really need in a prett loud stage volume situation. The whole room hears the growly goodness. It complements what is coming out of the mains well since it isn't boomy. My best rig so far. First time in history that three house sound guys have all used the term "perfect" after about 10 seconds of level/sound checking. Honestly, 2 is enough. This thing has tons of power below 4 ohms.

nutdog · #**653** 12-13-2012, 12:47 PM

I got Jim C's walkabout. I've gigged it twice with a Thunderchild 15. Once in an 80 seat club and once in a 200 seat. You guys must play really loud.

And why doesn't every bass amp come with this EQ section?

Wes Whitmore · #**654** 12-13-2012, 12:50 PM

It has a fantastic eq section. Ironically, I play it almost flat and just use the mid boost on my mtd to get that 900 hz grind when I need it

**Chef** · #**655** 12-13-2012, 12:51 PM

Yeah. I love that eq section.

The SWR BBII is similar, the Eden WT series are similar...the Walkabout is killer.

lomo · #**656** 12-13-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nutdog

And why doesn't every bass amp come with this EQ section?

My fave dashboard of any head, and my fave tone......add 600 watts, aux in and speakons and it's the best mousetrap!

Mastermold · #**657** 12-13-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chef

"Is there any noticeable difference in volume/power when running it at 2ohms versus 2.67ohms (using 2x12s)?"

Not really, IMO.

I'm starting to think I should get an 8 ohm extension 12 for my 4 ohm WA, get over the fear of running it at 2.67.

MuthaFunk · #**658** 12-13-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mastermold

I'm starting to think I should get an 8 ohm extension 12 for my 4 ohm WA, get over the fear of running it at 2.67.

I did some power output tests on the WA:

Mesa Walkabout Power Output Tests!

Even at 2 ohms 2% distortion and 1 Khz input wave it only got to 484W RMS.

2.6 figures were really good at 442W RMS.

The problem with running 1 - 4 ohm cab with a 8 ohm underneath it is the 4 ohm cab will end up taking 2/3's the power and only 1/3 will get to the extension cab.

In practical use this means your volume will be limited by the combo's 4 ohm driver and the extension would have more potential but not be used. It's just a little less efficient however, it may not matter to you because you will indeed notice a volume increase adding that 8 ohm extra driver.

Mastermold · #**659** 12-13-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MuthaFunk

I did some power output tests on the WA:

Mesa Walkabout Power Output Tests!

Even at 2 ohms 2% distortion and 1 Khz input wave it only got to 484W RMS.

2.6 figures were really good at 442W RMS.

The problem with running 1 - 4 ohm cab with a 8 ohm underneath it is the 4 ohm cab will end up taking 2/3's the power and only 1/3 will get to the extension cab.

In practical use this means your volume will be limited by the combo's 4 ohm driver and the extension would have more potential but not be used. It's just a little less efficient however, it may not matter to you because you will indeed notice a volume increase adding that 8 ohm extra driver.

Thanks, I'll take a look at the link! So you'd recommend I just run a 4 ohm extension then?

rodl2005 · #**660** 12-13-2012, 05:30 PM

Yep. Or make the 4 ohm cab twice the 8 ohm cab, I.e. 212-4 ohm, 112- 8 ohm.