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Mesa Subway D-350!

#341
pfschim said:
Nice!
I also like smaller logo's on gear whenever possible. I'm happy to show the world the gear I like (Mesa, Fender, Bergantino etc... ) but I don't like it when a builder goes for bigger logos. Another example of this is the Bergantino cabs. The original and 2nd gen Berg logo was certainly visible, but the latest "big script" version is definitely not my favorite feature of otherwise stellar cabs.
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I guess since I'm a newcomer and I didn't think I would ever be able to get any Mesa gear.
I want my gear to scream MESA! :D
 
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#344
Anachronism said:
I don't get the continued fascination with a Subway combo. The time saved in set up is minimal, and these heads are so light and portable that a combo wouldn't make transport any easier.
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The further I have to have to carry/drag my rig the more irritating having to sling another bag becomes. Being a one man Gypsy caravan gets old quickly.

Personally, I’d prefer a separate 115 with a built in amp sleeve as a special order item. Might make the cost more palatable since people could buy the amp and combo cab separately.
 
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alaskaleftybass said:
I hope the knobs don't get too small... good sized solid knobs are important on a dark stage.....
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Does this amp have all the certifications on the back?
For a "one-off concept piece fabbing a pretty chassis with lettering seems like a lot of work.
Looks more like a pre-production prototype.

Nothing wrong with that but the whole idea of end users having involvement is looking pretty thin.
Perhaps the prototype shop at Mesa has a bigger budget for fit and finish than most.
 
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Jim C said:
Does this amp have all the certifications on the back?
For a "one-off concept piece fabbing a pretty chassis with lettering seems like a lot of work.
Looks more like a pre-production prototype.

Nothing wrong with that but the whole idea of end users having involvement is looking pretty thin.
Perhaps the prototype shop at Mesa has a bigger budget for fit and finish than most.
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This is a proof of concept piece, not just the "tone" but the manufacturability. Because of the SMPS and class D aspects, this type of product often does go through safety and EMC lab testing.

Yes, for these types of compact products with tight clearances, I often build prototypes that are VERY close to what the finished product ends up as because it's cheaper to catch things regarding EMC and safety at this stage. and yes, the budget for developing sophisticated products like this are pretty substantial, it helps with the testing for reliability this way too.
 
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agedhorse said:
This is a proof of concept piece, not just the "tone" but the manufacturability. Because of the SMPS and class D aspects, this type of product often does go through safety and EMC lab testing.

Yes, for these types of compact products with tight clearances, I often build prototypes that are VERY close to what the finished product ends up as because it's cheaper to catch things regarding EMC and safety at this stage. and yes, the budget for developing sophisticated products like this are pretty substantial, it helps with the testing for reliability this way too.
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Looks like most if not all of the engineering is complete!

Not just Mesa, but in general:
Do manufacturers often get this deep in proof of concept with no commitment to production?
It must be heart breaking to design, build, and have a great looking / working product only to watch it not go into production.
 
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Jim C said:
Looks like most if not all of the engineering is complete!

Not just Mesa, but in general:
Do manufacturers often get this deep in proof of concept with no commitment to production?
It must be heart breaking to design, build, and have a great looking / working product only to watch it not go into production.
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Some certainly do, especially if you need to know with high confidence that it will work as packaged. It's part of the cost of developing higher end products. It beats introducing a product that can't be built, has reliability problems or just doesn't match up with reality.

Not all products need this level of detail, but sometimes it's just worth it in the long run.
 
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pigpen1 said:
What about going the other direction and developing a higher power amp (I guess 1200 is where some people are at)? Not so much for the added power/volume, but for added clean headroom?
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Maybe
 
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