Mesa M6 Carbine Mega Thread part 3:

[Chef]

While normally not a compressor guy, the M9's compressor really helps manage the big uber lows that thing can push out.

 

[Jerry J]

Nature of the beast. I tried some lower gain preamp tubes and not really that different either. It is just loud at 0.5. I run my gain about 12-1 oclock and volume has never been above 9 oclock ever. Well not on anyway. You can control your volume a bit more with your bass or you can use the gain but that does affect the tone.

I tried quite a few times to run the gain above 12 o'clock but just didn't like the tone at all. If you asked me to explain what it was I didn't like I wouldn't be able to put my finger on it.

M9 GEQ? We don't need no stinkin' graphic EQ I run my M6 flat with my AE410 and it is perfection for me and my Sadowskys.

 

[KJung]

M9 GEQ? We don't need no stinkin' graphic EQ I run my M6 flat with my AE410 and it is perfection for me and my Sadowskys.

+1 in that the AE410 is the perfect cab for matching with a low mid polite head with big low end. Works perfectly! That is a killer combination.

 

[Chef]

Can you explain what you didn't like abo....oh, nevermind.....:=)

I tried quite a few times to run the gain above 12 o'clock but just didn't like the tone at all. If you asked me to explain what it was I didn't like I wouldn't be able to put my finger on it.

 

[Jerry J]

Can you explain what you didn't like abo....oh, nevermind.....:=)

It seemed like it was less defined with the gain set around 1 o'clock. I am playing against a pair of old Marshall Plexis that run pretty thick tone-wise. The M6 just seemed to cut better with the cleaner sound I get with the lower gain setting. I'm sure this is going to vary with whatever the others are playing in the band.

 

[Chef]

really, i was just kidding

but, yeah, it really does change things to push input gain from 11 to 1; even though it's still really clean.

 

[Needenaneden]

Any one using a M6 Carbine with an Eden 410XLT?

 

[Vlad5]

Or [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]? and/or Acme B-2 or B-4?

 

[Knipy]

Has the M6 combo been discontinued?

 

[Matt Dean]

Has the M6 combo been discontinued?

Maybe, it's no longer listed under formats on the Mesa website.

 

[Knipy]

That's what I was afraid of

 

[bassclef29]

Whoa, that's too bad.

I use my M6 2x12 combo on large outdoor stages with no sound reinforcement for bass. I don't think the master volume's been run higher than 10 o'clock. The tone is consistent at higher output. No distortion, farting out, etc.

For many players, though, this combo is overkill at typical club gigs, which likely accounts for the appearance of the M3 1x12 combo in the Mesa/Boogie catalog.

The M6 2x12 combo is a somewhat unwieldy beast to lug around. I suspect it didn't sell well for that reason. It isn't easy to lift, and it doesn't fit in ordinary coupes, sedans and hatchbacks. You need a truck, van or SUV. Fortunately, my wife's 4Runner is usually available.

Interested bassists will buy the last new M6 2x12 combos in stock, pursue used ones on Craigslist, or put together a similar rig with an M6 head + PH212 cabinet.

I do love my M6 2x12 combo!

 

[Knipy]

I was looking at it because it was a better deal than buying a separate head and cab.

 

[Lenny]

While I read through around thirty pages or so of this thread, I just don't have time to read them all so I'm just going to throw my question out there.

Anyone pariring this head with Orange cabs? Specifically the OCB 410 or 115 or both?

Thanks, Lenny.

 

[Stalfos]

I've had my M6 combo only about 2 weeks, it's making a pretty loud crackling noise. According to the manual, this is a symptom of preamp tube failure and it says to swap it out. Suprisingly, the manual even suggests keeping plenty of spares. Anyways, I was going to try and pop the head unit out, but it wasn't really coming out readily. I know it sounds dumb, and I could be overlooking something really stupid, but I just don't want to force it out and possibly damage things. To make a long story a bit longer, here's the main question: How do I remove the head and change the tube in my M6 carbine combo?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, I really dig the tone on this thing and I want to get it up and running again.

 

[Lenny]

Well, got rid of my Terror Bass (which was a pretty sweet amp as well, but just not exactly what I wanted) and brought home the M6. At home I have a Hartke Hydrive 112 for practicing, and it sounds fantastic. Can't wait to take it to the rehearsal space and plug it into my Orange cabs.

Is the Mesa head case available seperately? Any of you guys rack mounted your head and want to sell the Mesa case?

Thanks, Lenny.

 

[Chef]

Mesa headcase is available separately.

 

[GRoberts]

Mesa headcase is available separately.

The Mesa headcase with amp inside weighs about 48lbs. I personally would go with a rack to keep it simple and light. Or add a rackmount tuner and make it even more user friendly. But that's just me. The Carbine head in the Mesa box does look nice and they are built like a tank.

 

[Lenny]

Thanks guys. Put a call in to Mesa this morning to see about getting one. An SKB case would be a good choice as well, much lighter I guess.

I'll wait and see how much the Mesa case is and make a decision then I guess.

I can't find any links to the head case when I search, which is why I posted here.

 

[Lenny]

Just got the call from Mesa. $299!!!!!!!!!. SKB case it is. I thought maybe they would be in the neighborhood of 100-150.