Mesa Boogie Walkabout Mega-thread Pt 7 - Page 36

Primakurtz · #**701** 04-10-2012, 10:15 PM

I think so, but I will check it out tomorrow... I've never really tried.

wateroftyne · #**702** 04-11-2012, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rual1

Would this settup work okay in a small to medium clubs at moderate band volume without the bass going through FOH - in comparison to a single 12' scout speaker?

I think it's do-able with an efficient cab, if the band aren't too loud.

kaiser_sosea · #**703** 04-11-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Primakurtz

My WA is hella loud through my highly efficient Genz Benz Neo 212t cab. And I play noise & roll with a very heavy-handed drummer.

+1, probably the best setup I've ever had, shoulda kept

tombowlus · #**704** 04-11-2012, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rual1

A lot of people here use this same combination. Just wondering if it's possible to get a somewhat vintage styled sound out of these speakers? Many say that they have a more modern voice.

You can definitely get a vintage tone out of a NeoX-212T.

lomo · #**705** 04-11-2012, 05:55 PM

Fail. Period. It sounds fine, but not better than the GK alone. Then I hook the WA to my LDS 12/6 on it's own, and the magic liquid warmth blooms in spades, even at low volume. I don't really understand why, since the DI is post everything and the master volume affects DI volume , but at least I've heard it for myself/ got it out of my system.

speyer · #**706** 04-12-2012, 12:46 AM

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speyer · #**707** 04-12-2012, 12:48 AM

Lomo... your rack ears are shipping out this weekend... one pair of each in stainless and aluminum. Let us know which ones look best.

lomo · #**708** 04-12-2012, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by speyer

Lomo... your rack ears are shipping out this weekend... one pair of each in stainless and aluminum. Let us know which ones look best.

Amazing! Thx.

NOLA Bass · #**709** 04-12-2012, 12:41 PM

Just visited Bass Central at the end of a Disney World trip. Ordered a Mesa Scout 15 ext cab. Mess had one in stock, so I should have it in 2 weeks.

**Chef** · #**710** 04-12-2012, 12:44 PM

for use alone, or.....

metron · #**711** 04-12-2012, 12:51 PM

Is there anyone here who does not like the WA with the Scout 12? I have been thinking about getting the 4 ohm combo cab for a small apeaker solution but it's a bit pricey.

**Chef** · #**712** 04-12-2012, 12:53 PM

Me.

It does what it does well, but, it's not my flavor.

lomo · #**713** 04-12-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by metron

Is there anyone here who does not like the WA with the Scout 12? I have been thinking about getting the 4 ohm combo cab for a small apeaker solution but it's a bit pricey.

I love the tone of that box, but there's no point in getting a 4Ohm since 165 watts is a little more than even an 8 Ohm Scout 12 cab can handle-so you might as well order an 8 Ohm and have more flexibility in adding another cab if you like.

metron · #**714** 04-12-2012, 12:55 PM

Chef - I understand you like clean, clear. Whats the Scout flavor?

**Chef** · #**715** 04-12-2012, 01:00 PM

IMO; the Scout is a deep little cab, with nice enough mids, and not a ton of top end.
I've never owned a 'player control network' version;' so, they may be better.

It's not a terribly loud box, and it's not terribly light.

I started out with one 12, added another, changed the bottom box to a 15, and then moved on to smaller, lighter stuff that suited me better.

For a long time I ran two LDS 2x8's stacked vertical.

Currently, I use two GK112Neo stacked vertical, or two GK 212Neo stacked real big.

NOLA Bass · #**716** 04-12-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by metron

Chef - I understand you like clean, clear. Whats the Scout flavor?

I love the Scout flavor. Big down low, nice fat low mids and very warm and smooth.

lomo · #**717** 04-12-2012, 01:05 PM

FWIW IMO the player control network doesn't change it all that much. I describe the scout cabs as big on rump with muted top, old school style, and tuned very deeply compared to competing 12s or 15s

**Chef** · #**718** 04-12-2012, 01:06 PM

IMO: great with a P bass for vintage-y.
IMO: not great with a J bass for more modern-y.

This is fine.

The Walkabout head+J-bass+different cabs works fine for me.

metron · #**719** 04-12-2012, 01:19 PM

Good stuff thanks guys. A store near me has them in stock so i can try one out. Fat, smooth, muted top sounds like it could be my thing!

rodl2005 · #**720** 04-12-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lomo

I love the tone of that box, but there's no point in getting a 4Ohm since 165 watts is a little more than even an 8 Ohm Scout 12 cab can handle-so you might as well order an 8 Ohm and have more flexibility in adding another cab if you like.

+1