Good backup rackmount?

[Stevosimpson]

Hey guys, I've got a tube amp but I also use rackmount effects; I'm thinking why not get a rackmount amp as a backup incase my tube amp ever goes kaput in the middle of a show. Any suggestions? I've been looking at the mesa m6 and m9, as I'm going to be pushing a powerhouse 810.

Any suggestions appreciated! This would just go in the rack unit along with my sansamp + power conditioner + pedal drawer

 

[two fingers]

If you can afford a nice amp like that as a backup, by all means get one. By all accounts they seem to be really nice amps.

 

[Stevosimpson]

Well, I'm not too sure if I'd want such an expensive backup in all honesty, but I'm looking for recommendations on any rackmount amp!

 

[Primakurtz]

As a backup, consider the Mesa M3. Cheaper and lighter than the 6 and 9, with gobs of power and volume.

 

[dukeisdog]

As a backup, consider the Mesa M3. Cheaper and lighter than the 6 and 9, with gobs of power and volume.

+1

Wouldn't hurt to look at the M-Pulse 360/600's as well. Great amps, with a good DI. Worst case scenario should the Buster crap out, you just DI to the FOH and you'd be set for the rest of the show. I don't think you'd really need the power of the M9 as a backup, but if you can swing it, why not?

 

[mikeswals]

I'd just buy a good DI box or Radial Bone. While I too use tube Mesa's all these years, I certainly don't want or need to carry excess amps.

 

[orangejulius3]

QSC PLX series. Great amps. Reliable and bridgeable!
I suggest buying used and only recommend this since you have a sansamp.

Otherwise, I say Crest 2.0 looks light weight but expensive.

 

[Deedubs]

Svt III pro has been my standby for years.