Over the years, I have spent almost all of my time with the Mesa models - particularly the Mark IV. For me, these models take a fair bit of mucking around to get the most out of them, but what a tone! I don’t think this is a problem with the models - the real world counterparts can be tricky too.
I recently got a Strandberg and for some reason it inspired me to play around with some other models.
I happened on the 5153 Blue 50w. Drive at 6. York Audio Mesa Oversized V2 Mix 1 (favourite IR), 80hz low cut in cab block. Recto large impedance curve. Maxon 808 tube screamer model in front with drive at zero and level at 7. Gain enhancer at 1 as play at low volume. I may have raised input low cut to 200hz and maybe lowered master to 3 or 4 and upped level to compensate volume, but can’t remember (not with Axe right now). Everything else at stock. Sounds like a lot when written out, but is actually nothing. And all other knobs at noon which feels strange but works!
Killer heavy rhythm tone. Like, amazingly good. With no mucking around.
Is it really this easy with this model? It is bloody wonderful. So rich and full, with an awesome chug with that perfect amount of pick attack. Real woody sort of overtones (don’t know how else to explain it).
Anyone else use it like this? Any tips for this model, as it seems too easy right out of the box!
I feel like I have had the same experience as this guy:
https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/5153-model.166590/
Anyone want heavy tones and struggling give this a go. It’s too easy. The tweaking to awesome tone ratio is new to me and I like it.
Just wanted to tell someone
Edit: IRs are an important component to the sound of course. I am not sure how many times I can say this and still be considered healthy, but the Mesa Oversized V2 pack from Justin at @York Audio is the very best 4x12/V30 pack there is in my humble opinion. Mix 1 is a plug and play thing of beauty. His prices are insane for the value here. If jamming alone or with headphones, mix in some of the @York Audio Full Res IRs (left and right) that come standard in the Axe III for a nice effect.
I recently got a Strandberg and for some reason it inspired me to play around with some other models.
I happened on the 5153 Blue 50w. Drive at 6. York Audio Mesa Oversized V2 Mix 1 (favourite IR), 80hz low cut in cab block. Recto large impedance curve. Maxon 808 tube screamer model in front with drive at zero and level at 7. Gain enhancer at 1 as play at low volume. I may have raised input low cut to 200hz and maybe lowered master to 3 or 4 and upped level to compensate volume, but can’t remember (not with Axe right now). Everything else at stock. Sounds like a lot when written out, but is actually nothing. And all other knobs at noon which feels strange but works!
Killer heavy rhythm tone. Like, amazingly good. With no mucking around.
Is it really this easy with this model? It is bloody wonderful. So rich and full, with an awesome chug with that perfect amount of pick attack. Real woody sort of overtones (don’t know how else to explain it).
Anyone else use it like this? Any tips for this model, as it seems too easy right out of the box!
I feel like I have had the same experience as this guy:
https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/5153-model.166590/
Anyone want heavy tones and struggling give this a go. It’s too easy. The tweaking to awesome tone ratio is new to me and I like it.
Just wanted to tell someone
Edit: IRs are an important component to the sound of course. I am not sure how many times I can say this and still be considered healthy, but the Mesa Oversized V2 pack from Justin at @York Audio is the very best 4x12/V30 pack there is in my humble opinion. Mix 1 is a plug and play thing of beauty. His prices are insane for the value here. If jamming alone or with headphones, mix in some of the @York Audio Full Res IRs (left and right) that come standard in the Axe III for a nice effect.
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