The dual and triples are switchable between tube and solid state rectifiers, and I believe Mesa has fixed dealer pricing.
Mesa Rectos
OK - I think I've finally come to accept the fact that I really want a Mesa Recto. I've thought about saving a few bucks by trying some other options to get the same vibe, but I've come to the conclusion that if I want that feel, I may as well go with the original.
Ideally, the the Dual Rec would be the ticket, but I don't think I'm gonn ahave that kind of coin to spend, especially since we don't have a Mesa dealer in NL anymore (that I'm aware of). So, I'm thinking the Solo 50 would be the best option for me. But, I have a few questions so I'm looking for opinions.
First and foremost, does the Solo 50 have that same sort of vibe that makes me drool every time I listen to all those metal bands that use Rectos? I'd be looking for a tones similar to Godsmack, COC, classic Metallica, Overkill, et al.
Second, the Solo 50 hass a solid state rectifier. I would expect that would be a little tighter than a lot of the Recto tones we usually hear, but fundamentally the same feel. Would that be a safe stetement?
Third, anyone have any idea what dealers I should check with? I think I have a quote from Steve's from about 2 years ago, but that's pretty much useless at this point. I won't have the cash until the summer so it's not an immediate requirement.
Fourth (and finally), anyone have an idea of the street price for a Solo 50 in Canada? Or a Dual Rec (just for kicks). I was playing through a triple in Calgary last spring at a shop (can't remember the name of the place...near the Pontiac dealership on the main drag through town...kind of on a parallel back street). It was awesome, but also insanely priced. The Jackson USA Select KV that I was playing through it was pretty nice too...
Kirb
Ideally, the the Dual Rec would be the ticket, but I don't think I'm gonn ahave that kind of coin to spend, especially since we don't have a Mesa dealer in NL anymore (that I'm aware of). So, I'm thinking the Solo 50 would be the best option for me. But, I have a few questions so I'm looking for opinions.
First and foremost, does the Solo 50 have that same sort of vibe that makes me drool every time I listen to all those metal bands that use Rectos? I'd be looking for a tones similar to Godsmack, COC, classic Metallica, Overkill, et al.
Second, the Solo 50 hass a solid state rectifier. I would expect that would be a little tighter than a lot of the Recto tones we usually hear, but fundamentally the same feel. Would that be a safe stetement?
Third, anyone have any idea what dealers I should check with? I think I have a quote from Steve's from about 2 years ago, but that's pretty much useless at this point. I won't have the cash until the summer so it's not an immediate requirement.
Fourth (and finally), anyone have an idea of the street price for a Solo 50 in Canada? Or a Dual Rec (just for kicks). I was playing through a triple in Calgary last spring at a shop (can't remember the name of the place...near the Pontiac dealership on the main drag through town...kind of on a parallel back street). It was awesome, but also insanely priced. The Jackson USA Select KV that I was playing through it was pretty nice too...
Kirb
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Yeah - you're right about the duals & triples having switchable rectifiers. And I'm pretty sure about the dealer fixed pricing also. But that's not much help if you don't know what the Canadian prices are to start with!
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