Mesa Boogie Walkabout Mega-thread Part 10

[agedhorse]

The way that the handles are installed, it's a big job to remove as the guts have to come out. That's why it would void the warranty.

The handles do help protect the pots, specifically the master volume pot which is most susceptible to damage.

 

[pfschim]

This is one of the tradeoffs to keeping the amp more compact. This has been one of the most important "features" of all new amps, and because of the size, the handles were included to better protect the controls.

As far as the plug not fitting, as a designer I can't see why in the world ANY cable manufacturer would do something like this, it goes completely against the industry norm. It's like guys putting stupid big tires on their car and then realizing that they won't clear their fenders. If you go against the industry, you are going to run into these kinds of problems.

If you can't make the amp work to your satisfaction, it may not be the right amp for you. There are a whole lot of really good amps to choose from out there if your boutique cable is in fact a deal breaker.

well, this is TB and someone has to be less than satisfied by something about the WD800, so it might as well be the placement of the handles vs the input jack.

 

[StayLow]

Can you suggest a better way to phrase this?

IMO, it's no different than a manufacturer choosing to make a 1/4" plug larger than 1/4" and not fitting the standard 1/4" jack (which has been done and resulted in some bent up contacts on jacks), or a bass builder choosing a scale's intonation that is different than everybody else. How about making a wrench that everybody else calls 1/2" yet is slightly smaller and won't fit most standard 1/2" bolt heads?

Wherever possible, I follow industry standards. Why? Because it makes things so much more compatible for everybody, and it minimizes this kind of inconvenience. When a product is compatible with 99.99% of all plugs sold on the market, an oddball plug that won't fit is the outlier, not the amp.

Incidentally, exactly the same issue comes up with 1/4" and TT patch bays. They are designed with a particular spacing to be compatible with all standard diameter barrels plugs, most won't even accept the standard Jumbo size, but this is accepted since the Jumbos are almost always reserved for speaker applications only.

My sincere apologies. It was a genuine compliment. Within the rules, I've no idea how to put it better than you did.

 

[agedhorse]

My sincere apologies. It was a genuine compliment. Within the rules, I've no idea how to put it better than you did.

Gotcha, at least I can't be accused of not trying

 

[Leo was right]

The V1 Bottle Rocket was a preamp/overdrive pedal with two 12AX7 tubes. I had one and it worked pretty well with some tube rolling to achieve the desired OD.
But it's only has treble and bass controls, it really needed a mid control.

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I have one since not long, I love it, crazy on a Pbass.

 

[Luke the Fluke]

Can you suggest a better way to phrase this?

IMO, it's no different than a manufacturer choosing to make a 1/4" plug larger than 1/4" and not fitting the standard 1/4" jack (which has been done and resulted in some bent up contacts on jacks), or a bass builder choosing a scale's intonation that is different than everybody else. How about making a wrench that everybody else calls 1/2" yet is slightly smaller and won't fit most standard 1/2" bolt heads?

Wherever possible, I follow industry standards. Why? Because it makes things so much more compatible for everybody, and it minimizes this kind of inconvenience. When a product is compatible with 99.99% of all plugs sold on the market, an oddball plug that won't fit is the outlier, not the amp.

Incidentally, exactly the same issue comes up with 1/4" and TT patch bays. They are designed with a particular spacing to be compatible with all standard diameter barrels plugs, most won't even accept the standard Jumbo size, but this is accepted since the Jumbos are almost always reserved for speaker applications only.

I for one look forward to the states joining the metric system...

 

[Coolhandjjl]

6.3mm sounds too weird

 

[treyandres]

I for one look forward to the states joining the metric system...

 

[agedhorse]

I for one look forward to the states joining the metric system...

Then we will have to contend with 6.3 = 6, right?

 

[Luke the Fluke]

Then we will have to contend with 6.3 = 6, right?

You’re an engineer, I think you’ll be able to cope with decimals
Obviously where it makes sense there’s probably a ISO standard where we can standardise out the odd sizes.

 

[Mark Desmo]

Wasn't there a band called The Meters?

 

[ObsessiveArcher]

Wasn't there a band called The Meters?

There is a band called:
Metric

 

[Luke the Fluke]

Wasn't there a band called The Meters?

Learned this bass line the other day I did

 

[rodl2005]

Learned this bass line the other day I did

"Simplicity" at its very best

 

[MyMusic]

George Porter Jr. is the bassist for The Meters.

 

[Mark Desmo]

Learned this bass line the other day I did

Yeah it's good that. I learned it too.

I saw them actually, with the classic lineup, when they were the support act on The Rolling Stones 1976 European tour.

 

[mikeswals]

There is a band called:
Metric

Still in love with Emily Haines.

 

[4stringmf]

@agedhorse .... Andy, will Mesa still make a special order for the Walkabout head case?

 

[agedhorse]

@agedhorse .... Andy, will Mesa still make a special order for the Walkabout head case?

Maybe, but I don't know for sure. You might give Garey in customer service a call and see if that's still possible through the custom shop.

 

[tombowlus]

Still in love with Emily Haines.

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