Mesa M6 Carbine Mega Thread part 3:

[Jerry J]

That extra space for ventilation isn't bad. I've heard amps tend to overheat in rack bags ...

I've always had mine in a Protec 3-space with no heat issues.

I prefer the bag overall because it seems to offer a bit of shock protection and I don't have to fret over scratches in the plastic of a rack case.

 

[GRoberts]

I just scored an SKB 2U rack on ebay for $72 plus $20 shipping. $92 total-price seemed pretty fair! Coolness!

I gigged with the M6 Carbine last night at my weekly patio gig. A neighbor called the cops to complain. Oooops. Think it was my fault?

I'm back at the same place gigging tonight and tomorrow night. I better watch my volume. One really cool thing I noticed is that even at very low volume (master at 8 O'clock/Input at noon), the amp punches with tightness that makes me smile! My Cab is a Bergantino AE410. Nice tight focused punch.

The Bergantino AE410 is a perfect match for the Mesa M6 Carbine since the M6 has a big low end. I think it's the perfect amp/cab match. Works for me!

 

[CElton]

Very nice, Gary. I imagine the AE410 and M6 pairing is bliss. I love how the notes just jump out when I gig the M6.

 

[Vic]

I gigged with the M6 Carbine last night at my weekly patio gig. A neighbor called the cops to complain. Oooops. Think it was my fault?

Pretty sure the answer is yes. This is the one thing that's tough about being a bassist. We probably carry farther than anything else.

 

[Chef]

Not me. I use a cart.

 

[Chef]

GB1288 coming. I'll let y'all know how it goes with the M9.

 

[Vic]

Not me. I use a cart.

Chef...

 

[Chef]

love you too

 

[jjp259]

Hey all I have a quick question that I couldn't find an answer to elsewhere. I have an M6 and want to get the shell thing for I to give it some protection. Where can you pick those up at?

 

[GRoberts]

Hey all I have a quick question that I couldn't find an answer to elsewhere. I have an M6 and want to get the shell thing for I to give it some protection. Where can you pick those up at?

Best new price for SKB 2U rack I found was on Amazon. Around $128. But I just got one on ebay used for $72 plus shipping.

 

[atauntaun]

Hey all I have a quick question that I couldn't find an answer to elsewhere. I have an M6 and want to get the shell thing for I to give it some protection. Where can you pick those up at?

If your talking about the Mesa head case, you get them from Mesa. They are $300 and heavy.

 

[Chef]

Heavy-stylie!
I have my M9 in a two space skb.
I have my Walkabout in the Mesa headcase.
Guitar Center might have one, they're Mesa dealers, right?

 

[atauntaun]

Lucky. I want a Mesa case for the WA.

 

[CC7]

 

[GRoberts]

That Mesa Rig looks cool with the Blue lights. But thats a damn big case for an amp that only needs a 2u rack. Guess I'm a 'less is more' kinda guy these days.

 

[Saluki]

Guess I'm a 'less is more' kinda guy these days.

Ya right, as you take your M6 to your patio gig.

 

[GRoberts]

Ya right, as you take your M6 to your patio gig.

Touche my friend!! Touche!

...Ok, so I bring a full-on Aircraft carrier (Mesa M6 Carbine) to a gig that only calls for a row boat. Your point again is?

For the record, the Mesa M6 sounds glorious even at lower volumes in the way that the headroom supports the low note fundamentals with slam and punch. So even though I am playing quieter gigs, I have solid iron behind me.

One thing I've noticed with the M6 so far is that it seems to afford me with more right hand attack sensitivity. When I play lightly and toward the neck pickup I am rewarded with a deeper, rounder softer tone. But dig in just a bit and/or move my right hand back over the bridge PU and I can get my bass to burp out the notes with a punchy growl that is well defined, focused with plenty of midrange grind and snarl while being supported with a full rich low range depth at the same time.

 

[Chef]

G: You're doing alright.
If you were taking an M9 to patio gigs, we'd have something to discuss

 

[GRoberts]

G: You're doing alright.
If you were taking an M9 to patio gigs, we'd have something to discuss

Good point Alan.

I am being very careful! M6 Master Volume is set at 8 O'clock, Input gain at Noon. Bass EQ flat, Voicing 3, Mids at 10 O'clock, Treble at 10 O'clock.

 

[Matt Dean]

I also find the M6 quite usable at lower volumes.

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but, I find the tone controls on the M6 HIGHLY usable/musical and find no need for other forms of tone control (on bass or board).