Mesa Triple Rec. Any users here?

Gurj · #1 05-02-2007, 06:31 PM

I'm considering trading my Engl for a triple rectifier at the moment. Anyone here have one or have had any experience with them? If so, what's your opinion on them?

Hellraizer · #2 05-02-2007, 07:42 PM

I have one there isn't really anything bad I can say about it. As far as my tastes go though I think the highs are really sharp but I've heard you can make that go away with a Tung Sol in V1. What ind of Engl do you have I may be willing to trade.

**jaxadam** · #3 05-02-2007, 07:45 PM

Philkilla has one. Maybe he'll chime in.

Gurj · #4 05-02-2007, 07:47 PM

I've got a Savage Special Edition. Unfortunately trading UK to Tennessee may be a bit to much

Is the tone just like the dual rec?

Gurj · #5 05-02-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jaxadam

Philkilla has one. Maybe he'll chime in.

Thanks dude

Hellraizer · #6 05-02-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gurj

I've got a Savage Special Edition. Unfortunately trading UK to Tennessee may be a bit to much

Is the tone just like the dual rec?

I've not played a Dual Rect. so i couldn't tell ya, sorry. They are great sounding amps but its gonna sound very different than your Savage.

voodoo_child · #7 05-02-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gurj

Is the tone just like the dual rec?

Are you looking at 2ch or 3ch?

Gurj · #8 05-02-2007, 08:02 PM

I think it's a 3 channel. I've asked the guy to send me some details on the amp. Plus I'm not sure whether it should be a straight trade or should I be asking for some money on top.

voodoo_child · #9 05-02-2007, 08:32 PM

If there was money involved, it would be going the other way. If you can get a straight trade, i'd go for it.

**jaxadam** · #10 05-02-2007, 09:49 PM

I've played a couple of dual recs, and some other mesa rectifier stuff, and they really kick ass.

I know this doesn't count, but I have a Simul-Class 2:90, and it has blown away some other power amps I've had.

Gurj · #11 05-03-2007, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by voodoo_child

If there was money involved, it would be going the other way. If you can get a straight trade, i'd go for it.

Tbh I'm not too sure about that. The Engl cost around £2500 when it was new (with the z-10 footswitch). It's the SE version, not the normal Savage. Of course you could be right, but I'm not sure how much the used triple rectifiers sell for over here.

Gurj · #12 05-03-2007, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jaxadam

I've played a couple of dual recs, and some other mesa rectifier stuff, and they really kick ass.

I know this doesn't count, but I have a Simul-Class 2:90, and it has blown away some other power amps I've had.

I did have a 2:90 and triaxis a couple of years ago. Although it's an awesome set-up it didn't really do everything I wanted it to do, i.e. the rectifier tone, so I sold it!

Philkilla · #13 05-03-2007, 03:21 AM

I really can't speak much for a ENGL Savage, though I know the majority of ENGL's are great amps.

I am a proud owner of a 2 channel Triple Rec, and I love its sound very dearly, although there are a few things I want to change. As far as the Recto goes, I have heard on a few occasions that the 3 channel is not quite as ballsy or "toneful" as a 2 channel, and that they are also not built as sturdy.

I run it through a hot plate to attenuate some of the sound down as well.

Personally, I would stick with the Savage if the Recto is a 3 channel, and you are unable to sample it for yourself. You never know, you may lose a great amp and receive a sub-standard one in its place.

Nordhauser · #14 05-03-2007, 11:07 AM

Engl for a rec? Seriously? I love Boogie, but I'd never touch a rec.

voodoo_child · #15 05-03-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Gurj

Tbh I'm not too sure about that. The Engl cost around £2500 when it was new (with the z-10 footswitch). It's the SE version, not the normal Savage. Of course you could be right, but I'm not sure how much the used triple rectifiers sell for over here.

Yeah, you could be right. I might be thinking of a different model. The E660 im thinking of used to knock around for well under 2k euros new as far as i remember (and my memory aint the best

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