Mesa/Boogie Official Club Thread...Part #2

[MisterMagician]

May I get in?

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8537543#post8537543


I would like the number 777 please, because this rig has the voice of god himself.

I noticed the cooling vents on the side of the combo. Do Mesa amps need to be side-cooled aswell? I think this brings up some problems with racking them.

I think the M3 is a nice expansion to their product line.

Mesa, recommends that you leave at least two inches on the side, one rack space below and two rack spaces above to maintain the M9 in a rack.

 

[bobunit]

Mesa M6/9 with Epifani cabs... match made in heaven... just sayin'...

Still haven't had the chance to gig it, but;
I can say M6>2xUL410 is all that and some sliced cheese on the side.

A while back, I had the opportunity to purchase a M6 for a reasonable price, however, I passed. I tried it through my Epifani 410 UL and I found it to be noisy. Specifically, a hissing noise. Is this typical of the M6/Epifani pairing or was it something else? Just curious. Thanks.

 

[lomo]

A while back, I had the opportunity to purchase a M6 for a reasonable price, however, I passed. I tried it through my Epifani 410 UL and I found it to be noisy. Specifically, a hissing noise. Is this typical of the M6/Epifani pairing or was it something else? Just curious. Thanks.

FWIW I tried a Fathom and it hissed like a cobra (as did a GB Shuttle 6), but my WA and a BB750 I tried had no such issues. Some have posted that early Fathom-M6s may have had some issues...

 

[KJung]

A while back, I had the opportunity to purchase a M6 for a reasonable price, however, I passed. I tried it through my Epifani 410 UL and I found it to be noisy. Specifically, a hissing noise. Is this typical of the M6/Epifani pairing or was it something else? Just curious. Thanks.

I too find these heads a bit noisy, and the wonderful Epi crossover and tweeter are crossed over quite high and 'voiced' to really crank out the hiss, if it is there at the input stage.

It seems that the noise level of these heads can vary quite a bit across units though.

 

[bobunit]

FWIW I tried a Fathom and it hissed like a cobra (as did a GB Shuttle 6), but my WA and a BB750 I tried had no such issues. Some have posted that early Fathom-M6s may have had some issues...

It was though a Fathom, I think (the owner had both a Fathom and Carbine). I believe TB'er LowBSix ended up with the Fathom. I will have to ask him if he has had any issues with it. I think I'm going to end up with a Walkabout anyway...

I too find these heads a bit noisy, and the wonderful Epi crossover and tweeter are crossed over quite high and 'voiced' to really crank out the hiss, if it is there at the input stage.

It seems that the noise level of these heads can vary quite a bit across units though.

Interesting about the Epi. Yeah, the noise was very apparent.

 

[lomo]

It was though a Fathom, I think (the owner had both a Fathom and Carbine). I believe TB'er LowBSix ended up with the Fathom. I will have to ask him if he has had any issues with it. I think I'm going to end up with a Walkabout anyway...

Interesting about the Epi. Yeah, the noise was very apparent.

FWIW all the heads I refer to in my above post were played through Epi cabs with tweets at noon. The Epis may accentuate hiss if it's present, but the hiss problems I had were definitely with the heads. I reiterate, though, that my Walkabout and the BB750 I tried (currently on it's way back to the Bass Central used section) were dead quiet apart from their robust fans.

 

[lomo]

Just saw the new M3 on the Mesa site. Am I the only one who'd love to see aux in and phones out features on Mesa's smaller combos?

 

[KJung]

FWIW all the heads I refer to in my above post were played through Epi cabs with tweets at noon. The Epis may accentuate hiss if it's present, but the hiss problems I had were definitely with the heads. I reiterate, though, that my Walkabout and the BB750 I tried (currently on it's way back to the Bass Central used section) were dead quiet apart from their robust fans.

+1 My point was that the very present top end of the EpiUL's which extend way up high and also put a little distance between the upper mids and the treble, will really reproduce a problem in the signal chain. It's only an issue if the head produces a lot of hiss IMO and IME, and the two M6's I played were among the noisiest of amps I've experienced. I have no issues with the Epi's with the tweeter set between 10 and noon with any other heads I own or have tried with them.

 

[Chef]

IME, no, not normal.
I run my UL410 horn at about 9-10 oclock.

A while back, I had the opportunity to purchase a M6 for a reasonable price, however, I passed. I tried it through my Epifani 410 UL and I found it to be noisy. Specifically, a hissing noise. Is this typical of the M6/Epifani pairing or was it something else? Just curious. Thanks.

 

[Saluki]

I think there is some inherent hiss in the M6 design and the variable is not as much the amp but what cab it is hooked to, what the tweeter is set at and how much high frequency hearing loss the listener has. Seriously, they are not dead quiet amps and I thought it was going to be an issue at first, but I use mine regularly at church and the ambient noise (ventalation and what not) always drowns it out. The tone is worth it, but if they could make it quieter that would be awesome. Tried several different preamp tubes and that didn't really help, so don't waste your time with that.

 

[monsterthompson]

Still in love with my M6. Pulled out the Warwick Corvette $$ last night at rehearsal (I've been using the Thumb) and plugged into my 212 instead of my 115, and the band noticed. I gotta go back to that combo, and probably add another 212 (which would mean giving up the 115 to a good home, as I just can't have that much amp).

 

[Vic]

Yeah, the M6 is a bit hissy on the high end 'cause it's an inherently bright amp by nature, but I only use mine in a live environment where that's completely moot, so it's a non-issue for me. If i was a studio bass player and wanting to mic a cab, I'd probably opt for a different amp. Live tho, the hiss is really not an issue at all.

 

[Saluki]

Yeah, the M6 is a bit hissy on the high end 'cause it's an inherently bright amp by nature, but I only use mine in a live environment where that's completely moot, so it's a non-issue for me. If i was a studio bass player and wanting to mic a cab, I'd probably opt for a different amp. Live tho, the hiss is really not an issue at all.

Concur. And It is just one BA Amp.

 

[bobunit]

Yeah, the M6 is a bit hissy on the high end 'cause it's an inherently bright amp by nature, but I only use mine in a live environment where that's completely moot, so it's a non-issue for me. If i was a studio bass player and wanting to mic a cab, I'd probably opt for a different amp. Live tho, the hiss is really not an issue at all.

Excellent point. Initially, it was a bit of a turn-off for me. I think I may have to take another look at this amp.

 

[lomo]

Yeah, the M6 is a bit hissy on the high end 'cause it's an inherently bright amp by nature, but I only use mine in a live environment where that's completely moot, so it's a non-issue for me. If i was a studio bass player and wanting to mic a cab, I'd probably opt for a different amp. Live tho, the hiss is really not an issue at all.

I hear you-not a big deal live, but IMO there are great amps out there with similar or greater power that are stone quiet. If it's the tone in your head-whatever works

 

[Krügmeister]

 

[lobey]

Just responded to all PM's that I had. Remember to send me a PM requesting a number.

Also, did anyone else catch the new M3 bass head? Looking like I might have to get one, if the price is good.

 

[Krügmeister]

It looks PERFECT as I'm a general plug and play type of guy

 

[bobunit]

Wicked rigs! Where did you get those feet on your 400+?

 

[tombowlus]

FYI, Mesa/Boogie introduced a new 300-watt M3 head and combo (paired up with the PH1112). They are trying to trim this guy down to be as affordable as possible, but still deliver that "Carbine" sound. It did sound great, and it's super cool to see another head in the M-lineup.