I just bought my first Mesa- A Stiletto Ace 1x12. I love the amp, but I get excessive noise on the gain channel. I set the pre gain to noon on the "Fluid Drive" setting and I get all this noise that I can only describe as "white noise" or the sound of static, like you're in between stations on an AM radio. I don't notice the noise on the clean. The noise also remains when my guitar's volume is turned all the way down. I tried to lower the gain, but I'd like to have the option of using more gain (possibly turn it up to 2 o'clock max).
I owned a Rivera Fandango, Blues jr., Line 6 Vetta (ughhh) and none of them were this noisy, even at higher gain settings.
A friend suggested I try the Mesa SPAX7's in the first 3 pre stages to cut back the noise. I'm also considering buying an Ebtech Hum X or Boss noise suppressor pedal to kill this noise..
Also, I'm thinking of buying an extension cab to open the sound up; I guess I'm gonna have to buy the Mesa ext cab since the color/grill are unique (green/basket grill).
Yes, I'm a noob!! I really would appreciate any thoughts or advice on either or both areas.
I owned a Rivera Fandango, Blues jr., Line 6 Vetta (ughhh) and none of them were this noisy, even at higher gain settings.
A friend suggested I try the Mesa SPAX7's in the first 3 pre stages to cut back the noise. I'm also considering buying an Ebtech Hum X or Boss noise suppressor pedal to kill this noise..
Also, I'm thinking of buying an extension cab to open the sound up; I guess I'm gonna have to buy the Mesa ext cab since the color/grill are unique (green/basket grill).
Yes, I'm a noob!! I really would appreciate any thoughts or advice on either or both areas.