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    NAD Mesa Mpulse 600 & PH212

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    26 minutes ago, Al Krow said:

    Fair enough. Maybe I've been handling my gear far too carefully 😀 but I've just checked and my vinyl Hotcover on that combo is pretty scuff free after 4 years of service!

    I'm like you and really take a lot of care with my gear when its just me that's moving it but i've been in bands where others have helped me take gear to either car or van and they just don't take the same care as myself.

    Dave

    NAD Mesa Mpulse 600 & PH212

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Al Krow said:

    On the subject of Hotcovers: this is what my Markbass combo looks in its excellent Hotcovers' suit...

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    I went for the canvas as i tend to find vinyl can scuff quite easy but have to say it does look more professional looking in the vinyl.

    Dave

    NAD Mesa Mpulse 600 & PH212

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    No probs. Happy to pass on the help i've had from all of you guys on the Mesa gear.

    Just ordered a new padded canvas cover for it from local manuafacturer Hotcovers. They make some great covers in canvas or vinyl. They have the contract for Blackstar and Barefaced  i believe. Not overly expensive IMO for the fantastic quality you get. I bought their covers for my Markbass rig few yrs ago and was very impressed.

    Worth a look if you are in the market for a cab or amp cover. 

    Dave

    NAD Mesa Mpulse 600 & PH212

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    That was running it into 8ohm cab  tho. When i sued my Berg HT322 at 4ohm the master was a bit lower probably around 9 o clock.

    At those settings on the 8ohm cab things were starting to vibrate on the walls :laugh1:

    I was surprised my wife wasn't thru telling me to turn it down a bit xD

    Dave

    NAD Mesa Mpulse 600 & PH212

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, TheGreek said:

    Glad that you're happy with the amp, Dave.

    I'd also previously owned a Walkabout and a M9 - this is best of the bunch in my opinion.

    The valves give a more vintage, soulful palette and tones are warmer and fuller - more suited to the way I play than the others. This is what I'd been looking for from a Mesa for many years - reminded me of the Mesa I played back in the 80s. 

    I'm not gigging - it seemed criminal that something as good as the Mesa was not being used. Given the chance I would probably have favoured my TE AH500 anyway...

    I'm glad it's found a good home...I'm taking the Powerhouse 1x15 to be checked over this weekend hopefully.

    Is your 15 cab 4 or 8 ohm as the 212 cab i got is 600W but its 8 ohms altho to be fair i think that will be more than enough for on-stage monitoring and if bigger gigs i can swap with my Berg HT322.

    Let me know how you get on with the cab. I'm quite curious now :D

    Dave

    NAD Mesa Mpulse 600 & PH212

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    Depending on how i get on with the cab because its still reasonably heavy i might still end up looking for some 2nd hand Subway cabs but at the moment i'm really loving the depth of tone from this wee rig. Many thanks for your help and advice on BC about the Mesa gear. Its good to know someone with a fair amount of experience of Mesa gear.

    Dave

    NAD Mesa Mpulse 600 & PH212

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted · Edited by dmccombe7

    Finally went for a Mesa rig. I had been planning on buying the new Subway rig but lack of availability to hear this new lightweight gear and the ridiculus prices Mesa charge kept putting me off the idea. At £3k for a full rig its a bit extreme even for me. I then started looking at Mesa gear for sale on BC and ended up buying the Mesa Mpulse 600 from our very own "The Greek" on BC and a very big thanks to Mick for all his help and advice. The PH212 cab i got reduced (ex-demo) from Guitar Guitar.

    The amp is heavy but not unlike my GK1001RBii and far lighter than my Ampeg SVT4 Pro that i just sold.

    The cab was a bit bigger than i expected and quite heavy at 34Kg but still a one man lift if no other option. Heavy duty removable castors (ingenious idea for locking them in) certainly helps moving it about.

    The amp arrived yesterday and i was playing it thru my Berg HT322 cab and it sounded so sweet, smooth and very warm compared to my GK1001RBii. That was it all flat with just a hint of compression. The EQ section on the amp provides a huge variety of tones but none of them come across as harsh or in your face. All very dignified tones and all usable for something or other. I was very pleased with the full Mesa head and Berg cab.

    Today the Mesa PH212 cab arrived and on plugging in i found it quite different to my Berg. It has a similar depth but the clarity is far superior. Very bright sounding to the point i took the horn all the way back (off) and it still sounds clean but retains the low end depth. Tried switching the cross-over between the 3 settings and that does make a significant difference too with the horn in mid position. Cab is extremely well built much same quality as my Berg HT322 cab. It would be an ideal cab for slap bassists is what came to mind when i started using the Mesa cab. After adjusting horn i found it a far more acceptable tone for my needs. Deep but still having a very clear mid / hi end. Very nice and i know it will cut thru a mix in any band.

    I was using my Fender Precison P/J bass set flat for the test. It sounds just incredible. The cab is 8ohm and i thought that might be a prob but playing in the house the amp running flat was around 1 o clock on Gain and Master at 10 o'clock. It was quite loud but i live in country village in detached house so i get away with ramping them up a bit. From experience with my other gear i think the Mesa rig will be more than enough power for my needs.

    Looking forward to next rehearsal when i'll take it along for a wee trial run.

    Dave 

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    Later with Joolz last night

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    You guys are just takin the P outa me now. I looked at the graph Andy and as much as i laughed at the VID clip i still think they are ok. Maybe a bit baw-heided but songs are OK. I quite like that old American soft rock tho. 

    Doesn't make me a bad person.......just suspect :laugh1:

    Dave

    • Haha 2

    Feedback for TheGreek

    in Feedback

    Posted

    Got a message from Mick after i showed interest on a Mesa Mpulse 600 saying he had one and was happy to post. After many concerns from me on shipping issues i have he answered and re-assured me on every point. Put me totally at ease and arranged the courier with ful insurance thru P4D.

    Amp arrived with enough packaging tape to secure a bank vault. EXceptionally well packed. He also included the service report from few weeks ago and all the leads required. 

    Amp was in great condition and i can confirm what everyone else has already said that he is an absolute Gent, very helpful and an absolute pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended to anyone looking to buy from him.

    Posted yesterday evening and arrived approx 11:30 this morning. Have to say pretty great service from P4D and Parcelforce.

    Thanks again Mick

    The Amp is first class and i'm loving that warm tone it has.

    All the very best

    Dave

    Later with Joolz last night

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I just find he's picking the same old, same old. Its like watching BBC re-runs. Its very occasionally i see a band that i particulary like but maybe its down to my taste in music which ranges from Rock, Prog, Funk, Jazz-rock, Blues and even Country music and all that stuff that isn't X-Factor material. You know that unpopular music that everyone buys more off than the modern stuff. xD

    Dave xD

    Strings Direct pay later

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I use the Paypal option all the time and recently an item from Amazon didn't arrive and seller didn't reply. Informed Paypal and they put a hold on the money coming out of my account. Eventualy they cancelled the transaction as they got no reply from the seller either. Means they then had to chase up for the money as they pay right away.

    Dave

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