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Mesa Strategy and Prodigy discontinued. Also PH cabs.

#501
Rockbobmel said:
I meant, is the reason for the voicing due to the higher voltage/ smaller trannys? Rather than a targeted voicing by design? I can see the latest passion is light weight- and does that trump other considerations?
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The voicing is by design, has nothing to do with the size of transformers or voltage.
 
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Rockbobmel said:
I meant, is the reason for the voicing due to the higher voltage/ smaller trannys? Rather than a targeted voicing by design? I can see the latest passion is light weight- and does that trump other considerations?
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The reason for the voicing is because it’s a Mesa. They have a general signature to their sound and these amps are consistent with it.
 
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Bummer to hear that. I just played a Strategy last month for the first time and was blown away by its mammoth sound (even in 100w mode) resulting in an immediate attack of GAS.

I empathize but damn you Mesa for discontinuing another great amp. I loved the 400+ too & currently have an earlier Walkabout 12 that will never leave.

Yes, I'm a fan and Mesa's the stuff for me.

One suggestion. Make a nice @100w 10"/12" combo for solo/practice/small room use that's as light as a Rumble 100 (22lbs). I'm currently using the WA for that and it can be a bit much to keep the volume down at night so a smaller option would be really nice.

Also, someone mentioned using JJ KT-88's for replacements and I concur. I've used them in other amps and have had very good results.
 
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Just discovered yesterday that these were discontinued in the summer. I was seriously considering one, lots of positive feedback from many Barefaced users, but they were all clearly lying through their teeth about lack of maintenance issues. Don't know about making that type of initial investment with $700 USD cyclical maintenance, all just for home audiophile enjoyment. I'd be too scared to gig with it.

Would still love to try one, not very accessible yee yonder.
 
#510
mikeswals said:
Wow! so the latest rumors are that Mesa decided to discontinue the Strategy and Prodigy tube amps, as well as the Powerhouse cabs. I saw it listed at one dealer, and a friend says he called Mesa yesterday and verified it true.
I love my Strategy 8:88, and so glad made them. But sad to see the line already get shut down. :(
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You know?
Slavery abolished so long ago, no one would carry those heavyweights anymore

Cheers,
Wallace
 
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faivy said:
My Prodigy is 26 lbs. The day I can't carry that, I'm giving up.
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alright
yet you talked about power house cabs too, am I right?

I once owned 4 carbine heads:
- a 3 cube 4ohm 1x12" combo
- a 3 on two 2x12" cabinets
- a 3 on two 4x10" cabinets
- a 6 on four 4x10" cabinets

Plus an extra transatlantic 1x12" guitar combo and a head and 2x12" guitar cabinet
All good stuff
Yet heavy as hell

And, whenever my divorce occurred, all got lost in the procedings

I don't regret the weight anyway... and still I favor hartke, so not the lightest brand around;)

Cheers,
Wallace
 
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MikeBass said:
Sorry for this dumb question....
But comparatively speaking- and it’s subjective I know, hows does a Prodigy stand up to say a D800 in the volume dept?
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Ampwise...I've got the Prodigy and the D-800+..You can't compare based on where the volume/gain controls set but gigwise...I use them with the same cabs, either a PH410 or 1 or 2 (depending on the situation) Aguilar GS112's. I find them really similar. Unless I do a gig where I bring both it is hard to judge.
 
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faivy said:
Ampwise...I've got the Prodigy and the D-800+..You can't compare based on where the volume/gain controls set but gigwise...I use them with the same cabs, either a PH410 or 1 or 2 (depending on the situation) Aguilar GS112's. I find them really similar. Unless I do a gig where I bring both it is hard to judge.
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Thanks for your comment, since I've never heard either the Prodigy or the Strategy, so I was curious, too.

How would you compare the Prodigy's sound to the Super Bassman or SVT?
 
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nomaj said:
Thanks for your comment, since I've never heard either the Prodigy or the Strategy, so I was curious, too.

How would you compare the Prodigy's sound to the Super Bassman or SVT?
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I don't know the Super Bassman but I've owned a vintage SVT. The Prodigy is more modern and versatile. The SVT is on so many stages because of what it does. That midrange cut through and growl. The head is just a component of the sound though..the cab, the bass, the room and your fingers complete it. In other words even the same gear will sound different in different hands and room.
 
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faivy said:
I don't know the Super Bassman but I've owned a vintage SVT. The Prodigy is more modern and versatile. The SVT is on so many stages because of what it does. That midrange cut through and growl. The head is just a component of the sound though..the cab, the bass, the room and your fingers complete it. In other words even the same gear will sound different in different hands and room.
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Thanks for your input, I appreciate it. I'm currently itching for a Super Bassman.
 
#519
I never hear much about the Mesa Radiator Scout cabs on TB, so I'm guessing not many use them. I have to say, my set of 12s, powered by the Walkabout, is the best rig I've ever played through. Someday I'll purchase the Subway and cabs, but I see no reason to change up at this time. Such quality stuff, Mesa.
 
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baileyboy said:
I never hear much about the Mesa Radiator Scout cabs on TB, so I'm guessing not many use them. I have to say, my set of 12s, powered by the Walkabout, is the best rig I've ever played through. Someday I'll purchase the Subway and cabs, but I see no reason to change up at this time. Such quality stuff, Mesa.
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I loved my walkabout but the power/headroom was an issue for me
 

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