Recent content by jazzphan89

Congrats! I'll check when I get home - I did "swap" settings, using the "Crunch" on the Green Channel for my OD, and the "Blues" set low for my cleans. It's possible to find that sound with the "Burn" as well.

It was, but barely. You can probably get a cheap 10ft speaker cable, and if you solder off the plug on one end and solder that to their respective terminals on your combo speaker you should be good to go, although I use one of those On-Stage stands for my amp, and the feet on the PS coupled with...

Hey there, I got an internal error when trying to reply, so here's what I wrote: You can just pick up a regular speaker cable, the longer the cable the heavier the gauge though to support the current going through it. Mesa speaker out > Speaker cable > PS Amp In (select correct ohm) > PS...

I'd say it's very transparent - the attenuator is a reactive load, so the amp "thinks" it's feeling a speaker on the other end and responds like it normally would. That being said, like all attenuators you notice a loss in high end and tonal flunctuations as the amp changes overall volume...

I agree. My tones were in the dumble vein when using the 5:25+ but they were a hair aggressive which I think is part of the Santana sound. However, another big part with his tone is sheer volume which is tough even without a attenuator! The Fryette is real helpful with using my Mesa at home

Thanks! If you could only have one, which would you pick? Are they different enough to warrant both? Which do you like more? Thanks to everyone who contributed

When I had mine (now use a 5:50+ combo and loving it) I would set the amp to the Burn mode (Clock face Settings) Gain - 9:00 (9:30 - 10) Treble - 12 Mid - 12 Bass - 10 Reverb - I turned it off but at 9 works when I had it one Master - 11 25W or 15W modes I used a Fryette Power Station to keep...

Hey everyone! I've been the proud owner of a 5:25+ for the past two years, however I recently decided to downsize (more mobile if I want to relocate, basically) so I decided to sell my tube amps and shop around for a solid, versatile amp that sounds killer both on stage and at home. I always...

Really great advice here - thank you to all who have contributed! I have a stand - one of those On-Stage jobbers that everyone has, but I heard the Standback stands are good too. Minutia I guess... Len, i'll try the V setting as well! Would that compromise the "more mids" advice though?

Hi everyone, Thanks for the different suggestions. The issue is on both channels. I snapped a picture of my settings, however they may have been bumped a bit. I sort of see the error of my ways now, whereas I should dial in more treble on both channels. Also, the speaker was at my feet and...

Hey guys, so I'm really struggling with my Express 2:25+ with my Les Paul - sounds glorious at home but as soon as I take it out I get lost in the mix and turn up too loud so I have to change the behavior/EQ better I'd really appreciate any suggestions on how to cut better live/have more high...

Hi all, Considering trading my Express 5:25+ 1x12 for a Maverick 1x12. Not gigged, original owner, all accessories included. Will include new EL84 tubes whenI send to you! Would trade for a Maverick + $ Otherwise, $1,000 shipped/PPed CONUS Will get pictures up this weekend. Local NH/MA...

Hi all, Really been loving my Express 5:25+ for the past year, but ever so often I get Maverick gas. I can get a D-style tone from the Express @ 9:00 on the burn channel, but I never really turn the gain up on that channel much farther. Also, I never really had the chance to sit down with a...

I had a similar reverb failure with my 5:25+ head (not my current combo) and it was a few resistors that needed replacing.. it happens. I'm not sure about your EQ controls - that's new to me. I would probably send it back to Mesa though, they're great to work with!

Glad I could help! It's one of my favorite tones, too bad the discussions come with so much baggage...