Have some comments and questions about the issues I’m having. Hoping for some feedback as I really do not want to return the amp.
This JP-2C just doesn’t seem very loud at all. What I mean is, and to be blunt... It sounds amazing at 10:00 but it sounds like crap at a really loud volume.
I’ve had the amp for 1 week and have tried every setting combo one can try. I’m at the point of returning the amp and/or questioning if something is wrong with my amp.
The fletcher Munson you speak of in the other thread. Idk much about it but idk guys. I have a Bogner Uber and I fired it up for the first time since I got the Mesa and TBH the Bogner destroys the JP-2C at loud volumes. Don’t get me wrong the JP sounds amazing at low volume but once I’m at noon or above it loses its magic. It seems like it’s just reallllly struggling to get the same gain is the best way I can explain it. I know comparing these amps is apples to oranges but these aren’t my first amps and something is just not right with the JP regarding the volume and retaining the same character of the tone.
I’ve been asking around and reading a lot trying to figure this out. A couple of Mesa buddies explained Mesa’s tube ratings to me. Regarding the color codes.
My questions:
What Tubes did your JP come with? Mine say BLU.
One person told me the BLU have the fastest breakup and that if I want more volume before breakup that I need yellow or red?
I’m not trying to start a sh!t storm. I have been reading up. I’m aware Mesa says there is NO difference but I also have seen the forum arguments. Without first hand experience I’m tempted to believe my friend on this. I want to believe him, that a different tube will give me what I need because I love the sound at 10:00. The problem is that I absolutely need more volume (with a great tone) in order to justify keeping this amp.
So I’m curious, those of you who may know first hand. What are your thoughts on this tube breakup theory?
Different color code needed?
Maybe some older 420’s?
Bias MOD for my amp?
I am at a loss here. Fixed bias sounds good on paper but now I’m starting to wonder, is it reallt a good thing in a real world application?
This JP-2C just doesn’t seem very loud at all. What I mean is, and to be blunt... It sounds amazing at 10:00 but it sounds like crap at a really loud volume.
I’ve had the amp for 1 week and have tried every setting combo one can try. I’m at the point of returning the amp and/or questioning if something is wrong with my amp.
The fletcher Munson you speak of in the other thread. Idk much about it but idk guys. I have a Bogner Uber and I fired it up for the first time since I got the Mesa and TBH the Bogner destroys the JP-2C at loud volumes. Don’t get me wrong the JP sounds amazing at low volume but once I’m at noon or above it loses its magic. It seems like it’s just reallllly struggling to get the same gain is the best way I can explain it. I know comparing these amps is apples to oranges but these aren’t my first amps and something is just not right with the JP regarding the volume and retaining the same character of the tone.
I’ve been asking around and reading a lot trying to figure this out. A couple of Mesa buddies explained Mesa’s tube ratings to me. Regarding the color codes.
My questions:
What Tubes did your JP come with? Mine say BLU.
One person told me the BLU have the fastest breakup and that if I want more volume before breakup that I need yellow or red?
I’m not trying to start a sh!t storm. I have been reading up. I’m aware Mesa says there is NO difference but I also have seen the forum arguments. Without first hand experience I’m tempted to believe my friend on this. I want to believe him, that a different tube will give me what I need because I love the sound at 10:00. The problem is that I absolutely need more volume (with a great tone) in order to justify keeping this amp.
So I’m curious, those of you who may know first hand. What are your thoughts on this tube breakup theory?
Different color code needed?
Maybe some older 420’s?
Bias MOD for my amp?
I am at a loss here. Fixed bias sounds good on paper but now I’m starting to wonder, is it reallt a good thing in a real world application?