Oh I agree. It has a warmth that the class D cannot provide..I love mine and Gig on it regularly. I have added a Tech 21 DUG PX3 pedal and it is beyond sic for modern rock sound.. Glad you are enjoying yours!!
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Mesa Boogie Basis M2000! Good buy?
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I realize the OP was from 2011, but this thread caught my eye.
not sure about a reasonable price for the M2000, but there is one on Reverb now, with the footswitch, in a gator case ... asking $1,616.47 (oddly specific price
).
not sure about a reasonable price for the M2000, but there is one on Reverb now, with the footswitch, in a gator case ... asking $1,616.47 (oddly specific price
).
I realize the OP was from 2011, but this thread caught my eye.
not sure about a reasonable price for the M2000, but there is one on Reverb now, with the footswitch, in a gator case ... asking $1,616.47 (oddly specific price
That is ambitious for that unit.. Possibly in the future when people abandon their class D gear for more warmer tone.. You should be $700-1000 for one in good condition. You have to make sure is includes the correct pedal board. It can do a tone of stuff, but you need it to do the switching. Here is the owners manual... It really is one of the most versatile Mesa's ever put out.. I have mine paired with a Mesa PH 1200 and outside of the weight, it is the perfect rig. ReVv
Had one of these many years back.
Very versatile and feature rich amps, but mine did have issues that required a long drive and pretty costly repairs to get fixed.
Got mine in the late 90’s for about $900 without the pedal board.
(It’s possible to switch everything with out the normal pedal board, but it takes some work. Used a Midi controller pedal board into a rack unit with a bunch of controlled 1/4” foot switch jacks to do it.)
Audio started cutting out, and had to drive an hour and a half each way and spent about $300 getting a faulty compressor pot repaired if memory serves.
It can sound really good, but you’ve gotta work hard for it, with so many options and controls between the two blendable channels and separate EQs.
Eventually sold it, when taking a long break from playing and gigging.
Fast forward about 20 years, and I picked up a Mesa Boogie M6 Carbine.
Much simpler amp, but almost instantly got much better tone that I was happier with after plugging it in, and didn’t have to wrestle with dozens of controls and knobs for months to get it.
Very versatile and feature rich amps, but mine did have issues that required a long drive and pretty costly repairs to get fixed.
Got mine in the late 90’s for about $900 without the pedal board.
(It’s possible to switch everything with out the normal pedal board, but it takes some work. Used a Midi controller pedal board into a rack unit with a bunch of controlled 1/4” foot switch jacks to do it.)
Audio started cutting out, and had to drive an hour and a half each way and spent about $300 getting a faulty compressor pot repaired if memory serves.
It can sound really good, but you’ve gotta work hard for it, with so many options and controls between the two blendable channels and separate EQs.
Eventually sold it, when taking a long break from playing and gigging.
Fast forward about 20 years, and I picked up a Mesa Boogie M6 Carbine.
Much simpler amp, but almost instantly got much better tone that I was happier with after plugging it in, and didn’t have to wrestle with dozens of controls and knobs for months to get it.
I have added a few items to get my current sound. I play modern rock, so my sound is tight and punchy with a little growl. I have a ART nightbass, BBE Sonic maximizer and a Tech 21 DUG pedal. Super sic for my tone... I agree it does take some time to dial it all in as there is so much to tweek.. It has been a lifetime to create a unique tone to standout..Not sure if it will ever be perfect
ReVvFor sure!I have added a few items to get my current sound. I play modern rock, so my sound is tight and punchy with a little growl. I have a ART nightbass, BBE Sonic maximizer and a Tech 21 DUG pedal. Super sic for my tone... I agree it does take some time to dial it all in as there is so much to tweek.. It has been a lifetime to create a unique tone to standout..Not sure if it will ever be perfect
If you are looking for plug and play tone magic, the M2000 ain’t it! Go for a Carbine, Bass 400+, or a newer Subway.
If you need a super flexible Midi controllable beast that can do all kinds of unique signal slice and dicing, and don’t mind a bunch of knob twiddling, it’s a perfect fit! Not much else like it!
