Mesa D800 vs Rumble 500 Head

[WorlFastestBass]

mesa is better for fast stuff

 

[Texican]

Unlike other folks, I wasn't referring to the manufacturing quality or real or perceived value of the amps or the companies that make them, so I wasn't implying a Toyota vs. Lexus situation.

I was referring to the overall tonal qualities of these two specific heads. I played both heads many times before I chose the Fender over the Mesa for my lightweight, solid state head. They are very different, hence my apples to oranges statement

The plot thickens!

I know it’s hard to put tone into words, but can you elaborate a little on why you chose the Fender over the Mesa?

 

[richntiff]

Ferrari > Yugo. Fender is nowhere near the Mesa League. ( complete disclosure, I play GK gear) someday the Mesa 800+ will be mine.

 

[Yahboy]

I play D800 in my band. Both D800 and R500 are different in tone character.
For money no problem, get D800. Low budget can't go wrong with R500.

Another option for budget clean sounding head, go with Hartke LH500.

 

[Texican]

Ferrari > Yugo. Fender is nowhere near the Mesa League. ( complete disclosure, I play GK gear) someday the Mesa 800+ will be mine.

So Fender, an American musical icon, is the equivalent of a Yugo in your eyes? Seems a bit of a stretch.

 

[Kirk Bryant]

Knives vs guns, who wins? It's not a fair fight, really no comparison. Mesa wins hands down.