Mesa users can you shed some light on the M9 and V12 and some cab advice too?

Breslin dp · #1 05-14-2010, 11:36 AM

I need some input from you Mesa Boogie users. I am looking at buying a second rig for playing in a metal band. This is what I am looking at either the M9 or the V12 and I want to get either a 1200, 810 or 412 PH cab. I want to get your honest feedback. I am looking for a warmer sound and I want to push some air.

I don't play death metal, I play progressive metal and I use Warwick neck through basses for the tone. I have tried both heads and I like them both but I have only tried them in a store.

I want to get the input from you Mesa guys out there.

Thanks for your time.

tombowlus · #2 05-14-2010, 12:30 PM

If you want a warmer/rounder tone, then I might steer you towards the Titan V-12. The M9 is still somewhat warm/round, but with a low-mid scoop and some upper mid to lower treble push, and on the whole, a lot more clarity. The Titan will be more full, beefy, and wooly sounding. It's not muddy, per se, but definitely warmer than the M9.

Cab-wise, any of those should work well for you. I might also suggest throwing in the PH610. It's a good bit easier to move around than the PH810, and it covers a lot of the same ground as the others.

Breslin dp · #3 05-14-2010, 12:39 PM

Thanks. I guess the sound I am going for is more of a sound like the 400+. I will consider the 610 also.

chris lykins · #4 05-14-2010, 12:49 PM

1+ to the above. I find the Titan loves twelves so I imagine the 412 would be devastating.

Breslin dp · #5 05-14-2010, 01:21 PM

I play a GK 2001 rb with a Neo 410 now and I have been gassing for a mesa rig. I want to get a sound close to the 400 with a little more power.

rockstarbassist · #6 05-14-2010, 01:54 PM

The Titan + PH412 combo is where it's at. It's simply a beast to move though, as that was my old rig! Just ridiculous headroom and volume though. I easily destroyed playing against 2 150W half stacks with my Master on 10:00.

So you can crush anyone with it. If you want a smaller head you could opt for the Big Block 750 and keep the Titan's character and then get a bigger/better cab.

EDIT: More power than the 400+? That's 300W all tube bro. They don't come bigger than that!

Breslin dp · #7 05-14-2010, 02:13 PM

I'm sorry I have to admit that I am ignorant when it comes to tube heads.

rockstarbassist · #8 05-14-2010, 02:28 PM

Yeah the Mesa 400+ and Ampeg SVT are rated right around 300W each. I think the Trace Elliot V8 is 400W or something though but good luck finding one!

Anyway, the Titan is pretty heavy to move around but again the volume and headroom that amp has is unrivaled for hybrid amps. The 412 though, is just killer no matter what's played through it. I seriously regret moving that one.

RickenBoogie · #9 05-14-2010, 06:00 PM

Huge +1 for the Titan and Powerhouse 412. That rig would kill, and tonally, fit's the op's bill.

rockstarbassist · #10 05-14-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

Huge +1 for the Titan and Powerhouse 412. That rig would kill, and tonally, fit's the op's bill.

It definitely does. I've never heard a guitard with his own Mesa half stack say "Damn son, can you turn down just a little?"

MK1 · #11 05-14-2010, 06:11 PM

I'm not sure if I'm missing something here, but I would recommend just buying a used 400+, if that is the sound you're looking for. I had an M6 (I loved the sound) for a while and then returned it when I found a used 400+, and I haven't looked back since. You can find them here or on ebay for under a grand.