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Mesa Boogie Walkabout Mega-thread Part 10

#82
Aladinsane1969 said:
Wow, what a gorgeous Lakland! Which model is that? And how do you like your WA through those Aggie cabs? I've been wondering what that setup would sound like.
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BillyB_from_LZ said:
Looking at maui-san's profile, that would be the "2006 Lakland Decade w/ Darkstars"

And, the SL112s are now on his "previously owned" gear list...apparently being replaced by a pair of Baer ML-112s (or Ampeg 210AVs).
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Thank you! Yes, it's a Decade, unfortunately Lakland doesn't make them with these pup's anymore.

The WA & SL setup was very nice! Amazing light and powerfull enough (for me). I did trade the SL's for a pair of Baer ML-112's, just because I had the opportunity. I haven't paired the WA with the ML's yet, but I will soon. Need to modify the WA first. It's a 110v model, but it's a pain to bring a powerconvertor (which weighs more than the WA) everytime I use the WA.
 
#83
Man, what a beautiful bass—I've never seen one before. Looks like I have a new item for my GAS list. ;)

I have a Scout and a 12" extension cab built by a TBer that looks just like a Mesa but doesn't have the horn or radiator so it's much lighter, but I've been considering a pair of SLs for an even lighter rig. I need to go down to Guitar Center and give that combo a listen.
 
#84
svtb15 said:
I want to get a single 12 walkabouts extension speaker cab. Tonally, I think the walkabout may be the finest sounding bass amp I have ever played
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I'll tell you from my (recent) personal experience - adding that 2nd Scout cab made a believer out of me. :thumbup:
 
#85
I have not tried to get the WA tone in my MP600 yet..
I have not had the two amps together long enough.. But i will :eek::)
But from gigging th etwo of them i really think they are more similar than they are different.. There is a difference for sure. But i never did a side by side per say.

I did a larger one off last week with a 112 and the WA and Full FOH.. I was able to wind up the WA at its 165 watts and get it to do its thing without blowing the roof off, let the FOH do its thing...
Im trying to change my stubborn self into using a lower powered amp and make it work some instead of having tons of headroom.. Its experimental... It sort of makes playing a little more effortless.. But im so set in my ways of High Headroom.. its still weird to me.... If any of that makes sense.. But that way i do get that little bitty hairy edge that you talk about.. and the WA does it so good..


lomo said:
I have not done a side by side tone comparison of the mp600 and Walkabout, although I know I can get what I dig in the Walkabout from a BB750 or Titan (which are larger and heavier than I'm willing to deal with for my amateur needs). Have you tried to get Walkabout sound out of the mp600? I realize that the term "Walkabout tone" means different things to different ears, but I'm curious as to your ears' impression. I generally adjust my WA to have mild/early tube grind.....
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#86
With my limited experience with the WA > only had it a few weeks... it seems a bit warmer than my MP600.. NO Para running on either .. just the BMT controls.
I feel that the WA input gain is a little more easy to find the edge of the tube breakup,,, on my MP600 if i go from 12:00 to 1:00 its a world of difference within that area where my WA seems to transition slower and i cab get the input up to 2 or 2:30.. So there seems to be more steps of gooeyness in between 12 and 2:30 on the WA... Where on my MP 2:30 is a little to grindy for my taste... ..
The earlier breakup the MP600 may be the tubes???

I do like the DI on the MP600. I dont use the compressor much BUT it sure is the best built in compressor that i have played.
 
#87
IME the breadth of the breakup is something that is significantly variable between tubes in my Walkabout. Some go from clean to filthy in 5 degrees of rotation and others give me 10-15 degrees of different flavors. In contrast, tube rolling in my M9 was a waste of time. Front end of the Walkabout=my all-time favorite.




svtb15 said:
I feel that the WA input gain is a little more easy to find the edge of the tube breakup,,, on my MP600 if i go from 12:00 to 1:00 its a world of difference within that area where my WA seems to transition slower and i cab get the input up to 2 or 2:30.. So there seems to be more steps of gooeyness in between 12 and 2:30 on the WA... Where on my MP 2:30 is a little to grindy for my taste... ..
The earlier breakup the MP600 may be the tubes???
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#90
Has anyone A/B'ed the Walkabout and the Thunderfunk? The newest Thunderfunk which adds a tube would be more vintagey, but I doubt there are many out there yet. Absolutely love my Walkabout, but I'm looking for something close when I need "more".
 

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