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Mesa Boogie Walkabout Mega-thread Part 10

#221
EdwardofHuncote said:
I played around with this for a while... and there's obviously some part I'm missing.

Running combo/amp 2 in the fx loop works but disengages the speaker in combo/amp 1. Bypassing the fx loop (with the switch on amp 1) gets you both cabs but they sound thin and weak together. The older of these two heads doesn't have a fx bypass switch, and I suspect therein lies at least one problem.

I think the XLR - 1/4" plug to DI plan would work, but splitting the signal from one bass and sending to two amps eq'd differently would get me closer to what I going for. It was just a crazy idea... I can't imagine any gig I'd ever need to run two heads anyway.:p

The simple goal here was just to have a backup Walkabout while the older one goes back to MB for current upgrades. After that, maybe I'll look at trading gear. Maybe pairing a couple really nice same-same 8ohm cabs with one WA, and leave the other WA docked in the 4ohm Scout combo cab for the small-room bar gigs or recording sessions.

Think I'll plug up and play some more. :D
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I coulda sworn the Mesa FX loop cut the line to the power amp from the Return jack and not the Send jack, but it's been a while since I screwed around with it so I could be wrong. If you want different EQ settings on both amps an active/buffered splitter is definitely the best choice!
 
#222
I am looking for a really deep low end speaker set up. I had a Scout Walkabout and a Scout 15" ext cab. Great sound, but I wanted a full tube amp. I've moved to the new Prodigy and wondered what you guys thought of using 2 Mesa Scout 15" radiating cabs with it. When I had the Scout rig, the tone from the radiators was enormous and full. Just thinking about the possibilities.......
 
#223
drbassman,

I'm wondering if you're trying to hit your tone goals with the wrong amp. I have a Prodigy and while I can definitely make it sound very full and fat (try setting #2 with a slight boost in the mids to start), it wouldn't be my first choice if I wanted something with extreme deep low end (that's where my M6 comes in). While I feel it's plenty loud for me, I don't think it has the reserve power to really make sub bass slam. But I don't think that's what it's designed for.

Honestly I think you'd be better off with a hybrid setup, especially if you go the rack route and use a big ol' lead sled like the Crest CA9. Or, if you're adamant you want a full tube amp, I'd suggest the Strategy since it has more power (along with the EQ) to help out those ultra lows.
 
#224
JEDBass said:
drbassman,

I'm wondering if you're trying to hit your tone goals with the wrong amp. I have a Prodigy and while I can definitely make it sound very full and fat (try setting #2 with a slight boost in the mids to start), it wouldn't be my first choice if I wanted something with extreme deep low end (that's where my M6 comes in). While I feel it's plenty loud for me, I don't think it has the reserve power to really make sub bass slam. But I don't think that's what it's designed for.

Honestly I think you'd be better off with a hybrid setup, especially if you go the rack route and use a big ol' lead sled like the Crest CA9. Or, if you're adamant you want a full tube amp, I'd suggest the Strategy since it has more power (along with the EQ) to help out those ultra lows.
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I hear you. I was wondering the same thing as I pondered all of the posts reporting on owner impressions of their prodigy amps. However, does clean mean you can't achieve a full robust bass end too?
 
#226
bherman said:
Hi all - soon to be a new owner of a Walkabout! I've searched thru the TB threads and while I find posts about the Mesa bag, I haven't found much about alternatives. Anyone using a Gator or other readily-available bag to transport their amp head? Not interested in going the rackmount route....
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I use one of these. Fits perfectly, is well built, and you have lots of pouches for other stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/GigSkinz-DGMM-Medium-Mixer-Bag/dp/B001FRTCRE
 
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#229
Cheers, folks!

They're a 4ohm total load. They're quite sensitive cabs, so I have plenty of volume on-tap.

There's a DI to the house, but you're getting plenty of the backline on the clip, I think.

I've mentioned this before, but IMO they're an incredible match for the WA, especially with flats. No tweeters, so the top-end is really organic. It's like those great fat, woody, warm 70s recordings. Lovely.
 
#230
drbassman said:
I hear you. I was wondering the same thing as I pondered all of the posts reporting on owner impressions of their prodigy amps. However, does clean mean you can't achieve a full robust bass end too?
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You can certainly get a nice full bass end from the Prodigy, but it depends on what volume level you're looking to achieve that sound at. It also greatly depends on what you consider to be "full robust bass end". The Prodigy's strength (to me) is its upper/mid bass and upper mids. The upper/mid bass hits you more in the chest as opposed to flapping your pants, and the aggressive upper mids help make this amp sound more powerful than its rating. The minute you start trying to dial in sub 60 Hz on it though, you'll be running out of steam quickly. There's only so much 250 watts will get you.

Of course, as you mention cab selection plays a vital role as well. Just be careful if you try to match too low voiced a cab since it can give you a lot of boom without enough definition.

I love my Prodigy, but it does have its limitations. I haven't played through one, but maybe someone who owns a Jule DeMonique can chime in to see if this might suit you better? I know it's not all tube, but don't get too hung up on the topology. If it sounds good to you, then who cares whether it's tube, hybrid or SS? Too many people listen with their eyes. I know I've been guilty of that more than once!
 
#231
JEDBass said:
I love my Prodigy, but it does have its limitations. I haven't played through one, but maybe someone who owns a Jule DeMonique can chime in to see if this might suit you better? I know it's not all tube, but don't get too hung up on the topology. If it sounds good to you, then who cares whether it's tube, hybrid or SS? Too many people listen with their eyes. I know I've been guilty of that more than once!
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+1. Might want to check out an Aguilar DB750/751 as well- 90% of the clean tubiness but with all the low end punch you could want at any volume!
 
#232
Thanks for the advice guys. I had a great sound with a 15" Scout cab before and I'm going to try that again. Just ordered 2 of them because I'm a glutton for punishment and I love Mesa equipment. I'll report back when they come in and I have a chance to try them. If things get too boomy, I can easily adjust it out with the Prodigy controls. I just think, based on experience, the Scout cabs are so perfect for my needs and taste.
 
#233
I just found myself another WA. I previously sold mine bc it was not covering the bigger gigs but I now have a MP600 for the bigger stuff. Will be interesting to hear them both back to back.

I've been enjoying an MB Fusion for a while as my small gig/practice amp but this popped up (rare in Australia) so I had to pounce. I think the WA will be better for upright. As good as the MBF is - the parametric EQ on the WA will be a godsend.

How many here are using a WA for upright/doubling?
 
#238
Old fart = Experienced fart. :D

I sense there's quite a few of us around here...;)

Those guys in wateroftyne's vid were really holding it down. I like when other TBr's post video or sound... I guess most of us here are either semi-pros or full-fledged weekend warriors, and I enjoy keeping a finger on the pulse of what other bands are doing.
 

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