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Mesa Titan V12 & Powerhouse 810 Combination - Brand Matching

Discussion in 'Ask Justin Meldal-Johnsen' started by Poon, Jul 1, 2008.

  1. Jul 1, 2008 #1
    Poon

    Poon

    May 20, 2003
    Los Angeles, CA
    Hey Justin,

    I've been a really big fan of your playing for a long time and was overjoyed to see you posting on talkbass.

    I've been using the Titan v12 for about 5-6 months now and I'm loving it. I actually tried it out partially due to your recommendation. It seemed like the specs were exactly what I was looking for. I'm wondering if you believe that this head is best suited to any particular cab? Does the titan work better with the Powerhouse Vintage 810 opposed to the SVT 810's that you have. And are you a believer in brand matching? Meaning amp/cab combinations of the same company work best together?

    I've been using my Titan with an Aguilar GS412 and I've liked the sound, but have been missing a little bit of the quickness and punchiness of a 8x10. I think your and my ears work very similarly, so I'd be interested in hearing your opinion on this topic.

    Thanks for your time Justin.

    And a side note, how do you like the Overdrive on the Titan V12 compared to some of the Boutique drive pedals that you have?

    -Poon
     
  2. Jul 1, 2008 #2
    jmjbassplayer

    jmjbassplayer Justin Meldal-Johnsen Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 25, 2005
    I like the Titan with my Boogie 8x10 AND with my Ampeg 8x10 :)))

    Nah, it sounds rad with either. No stress. You want more trad sounding? Go Ampeg. More hi-fi? Mesa.

    JMJ
     
  3. Jul 1, 2008 #3
    Poon

    Poon

    May 20, 2003
    Los Angeles, CA
    Thanks Justin...Do you use the Overdrive on your Titan at all?
     
  4. Jul 1, 2008 #4
    casio

    casio

    Aug 1, 2007
    Croatia
    sounds awesome!
    I just wanted to drift away for a second, but I wanted to see how you would compare your Mesa to your Aguilar DB 750 sound wise?

    thanks a lot,
    Tom
     
  5. Jul 1, 2008 #5
    Poon

    Poon

    May 20, 2003
    Los Angeles, CA
    Are you asking me or Justin? We both have both :D
     
  6. Jul 1, 2008 #6
    casio

    casio

    Aug 1, 2007
    Croatia
    haha then you can both give me an opinion!:D
     
  7. Jul 2, 2008 #7
    jmjbassplayer

    jmjbassplayer Justin Meldal-Johnsen Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 25, 2005
    I don't own a DB750, wish I did. Sick amp. Overdrive on Titan is surprisingly awesome.

    Best,
    JMJ
     
  8. Jul 2, 2008 #8
    TaySte_2000

    TaySte_2000

    Jun 23, 2001
    Houston, TX
    I've got one for you then Justin how would you compare the V12 to the 400+
     
  9. Jul 2, 2008 #9
    casio

    casio

    Aug 1, 2007
    Croatia
    oh sorry then, I was under the impression you owned one!
    thanks ayway in any case!:D
     
  10. Jul 2, 2008 #10
    jmjbassplayer

    jmjbassplayer Justin Meldal-Johnsen Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 25, 2005
    I haven't had a 400 + in years, but I sure would like one. Hard to remember the tone clearly enough to do a great A/B for you. But I'd say that it's easier to get a tone quickly through the Titan, because it sounds great just flat. And since the power amp is MOSFET, it has a quicker sound..the 400+ for SURE would have more personality, though.

    I do remember fiddling with the tone knobs a lot, but I also remember that the 400+ is one of my best live tones ever.

    JMJ
     
  11. Jul 2, 2008 #11
    Poon

    Poon

    May 20, 2003
    Los Angeles, CA
    Similar Girth in sound. That's what I love about both of these amps. With smaller amps, I've felt like there is a "heft" in the notes that is missing, but both of these deliver in spades. These are the only two amps where I've felt like this with the notes regardless of power ratings. Both have insane headroom. Both have their inherent sound which isn't that far apart from each other. I did the tube swap on my DB750, which made the low end more controllable, respective to a DB750 with the stock tubes. I think overall the DB750 is a cleaner amp until you start pushing up the gain. The Titan V12 has an overall dirtier character, but I think is ultimately a little more versatile. The weight on the Titan is less which makes it awesome in my book.

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    My Observation is I liked the DB750 better through my S810 and I liked the Titan more through the GS412.
     
  12. Jan 26, 2010 #12
    Breakerfall

    Breakerfall

    Apr 29, 2006
    Gloucester, UK
    What is the weight of the Titan?