Recent content by Joshwah333

Mesa - please make a Hetfield signature amp!

I have noticed a weaker signal with single coils in my 2017 Strat HSS Elite and 2018 American Tele in the TC-100. And between my LPs, SG, Strats and Tele - I'm enjoying the heck out of playing that Tele! I use a Helix via 4cm and put a Boost pedal (modeled after the Xotic brand) and...

The TC-100 is a fantastic amp for any style. I use mine with a Helix via 4CM and any sound is possible. I'd love to have a JP-2C as I hear it's phenomenal for metal. But in all honesty, I'm holding out for the Mark VI. We know it's eventually coming and will probably have MIDI capability...

I would say go for the TC-100 if you can - the extra wattage and power selection options lends to more versatility. I loved my Mark V amp, all the options were great - but found myself flipping switches and turning knobs more than playing. The TC is easier to dial in so I definitely spend...

Hey Bandit!! I am loving the 100w power section of the TC-100. I think you're right on describing the TC tone as a Mark/Rectifier mash up. And I'm going to copy your idea and try using midi from my TC-100 thru to my Marshall JVM 205C in - so I can run both in stereo at home. Marshall...

I had the same volume issue - ended up putting the Master volumes at about 12-1 o'clock. But I just wasn't getting the "ompf" I'm used to. So I swapped the TC-50 for the TC-100 and man, what a difference - the 100 watt power section is key to my metal tone.

Mine arrived Monday - didn't have time to test it out until last night. WOW!!!! Big difference in tone compared to the TC-50, at least to my ears. I now know my issue with the TC-50 was with the tone section of the 50W power amp - now I know I'm a 100 watt guy - I use a JVM 410 at rehearsal...

Not a bad idea! It will have to wait a couple weeks as delivery on mine has been paused. Sweetwater shipped mine to an old address and I won't be able to intercept it next week as I'll be in Houston, TX. So it should arrive Monday 1/22/18. But the JVM will be here tomorrow! 8) I've...

Nice! Let us know what you think. Are you staying with the EL34 tubes or swapping them out?

Mine will be here Friday/Saturday. Along with a Marshall JVM 215C. :shock: Both from Sweetwater. Then I leave on Sunday to go to Houston, TX for the week - ugh!! I'll have to give them nice play through before I go. Can't wait to hear those 20,7 and 3 watt modes!

Let us know what you think! I'm going on a business trip to TX for 2 weeks, so Sweetwater is holding the shipping on my TC-100 and JVM215C until 1/18/18 - I'll get it right when I come back - which is gonna be awesome! I'm particularly interested on your thoughts on the 20, 7, and 3 watt modes.

Ok - case closed! It absolutely matters if the cab is on the floor or not. Sounded as expected tonight after installing the casters, setting it up on the floor and putting it to the test. Good bass response! I definitely prefer the 2x12 vertical due to the slant making it easier to hear...

I was jamming last night and wanted to really hear the difference in my cabinets in my home studio/jam room. I have a 4x12 Straight, 2x12 Straight Horizontal and a 2x12 Slant Vertical - all Mesa cabs with V30's. My setup was the 4x12 straight cabinet on bottom, the 2x12 horizontal straight...

Bandit - you are aware of the volume issues I was experiencing with the TC-50. My experience with this amp has taught me the value and very definition of head room. There is a slight possibility something might have been wrong with my TC-50 as well since my Mark V35 sounded and felt louder...

I've heard rumors of a James Hetfield IIc+ signature amp, but those are just rumors. It wouldn't surprise me though - out of anyone who has played Mesa's their whole career, Hetfield is deserving of a signature amp. He's definitely one of my favorite rhythm players/songwriters and has great...