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I'd be a bit wary of the Mesa as it is a bit dark already.

I thought the same as I have a d800. I've been using a darkglass b3k to brighten the tone a bit. I have a streamer stage 2 and was using rotosound route 66 strings. Just changed over to some ernie ball slinky cobalts and holy %#&÷ there is all the brightness you will ever need through the 10's.

I personally never experienced such a difference with a string change.
 
I thought the same as I have a d800. I've been using a darkglass b3k to brighten the tone a bit. I have a streamer stage 2 and was using rotosound route 66 strings. Just changed over to some ernie ball slinky cobalts and holy %#&÷ there is all the brightness you will ever need through the 10's.

I personally never experienced such a difference with a string change.

For an amp with the 10" drivers, if the Mesa seems dark to anyone, then they should certainly avoid the Quilter, which has been mentioned as an option. It might not be a terrible option for a P with flats player, but it's got a rounded off top end that I could never get used to.
I mentioned that before I realized that the cab would be primarily for dub, latin, and old big bands.

In any case, @Real Ska and I figured out a solution to his amp quest ;)
 
I always use a furniture dolly under my bass cabs to decouple them from the floor and also so that I can move them easily when trying to get setup on a tight stage. Think mine cost a whopping $15 bucks at the hardware store, it is light and has heavy casters. To move cabinets any distance I prefer a hand-truck but the dolly works well, too.
 
The 10crs match beautifully with tube amps. I have used both my One 10 and Four 10 with an Ampeg V4b which is tonally similar to the PF20 and they are a great fit. If I was you I would be considering a One 10 or a Two 10 with that amp, you will be pleasantly surprised how deep and punchy the combination is.
 
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I've got 2 Super Compacts (which is close) and these cabs sound good with a TH500.

IMO they sound even better with my AG700.

That's a good point. A Super Compact and a Super Midget might be a good combo for me. Some of my gigs are really small and I need something for DB gigs as well. I think I'm officially GASing....

Is the difference in the 2 heads the class D power amp?
 

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