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Posted by: JVM Jan 20 2009, 04:08 AM

Well guys, I finally decided what amp to get. Some of you might remember I was considering a fender deluxe reverb reissue, which I almost got. However, I chose to stick with Mesa. I had an F-50 head and 112 combo amp, and decided I really liked how it sounded but it was still just too heavy to lug around. So I've gone to the f-30 in the same series.

It has el84 tubes, which is a bit of a change from the 6l6's in the '50, but I don't expect the change in tone to be drastic, I like both anyway. It's 30 watts, but has a 'dyna-watt' thingamadoozie that is supposed to increase power dynamically. It's also a really cool green vinyl and tan grillcloth unique color. Will update you guys when it gets here

Posted by: MickeM Jan 20 2009, 10:05 AM

Mmm, green vinyl

Sounds just great, I'm excited to hear what you think of it after spending some quality time with it.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jan 20 2009, 12:47 PM

Awesome mate. Post some pics and samples when you get it, it seems like a beautiful amp

Posted by: Velvet Roger Jan 20 2009, 01:08 PM

Cool choice, I hope you have loads of fun with it

Posted by: JVM Jan 20 2009, 01:26 PM

Pic for those who are curious I'll get some better ones when I get it.

Posted by: David Wallimann Jan 20 2009, 01:42 PM

Awesome!
I think you made the right choice man!

Posted by: audiopaal Jan 20 2009, 01:52 PM

I've played the F-50, awesome amp
The F-30 should be just as good, congrats on a fantastic amp!

Posted by: JVM Jan 20 2009, 02:03 PM

Yeah, the f-50 really is quite... satisfying to play. I'm hoping something similarly satisfying in a more movable package

Posted by: Toni Suominen Jan 20 2009, 10:04 PM

Awesome dude, you gotta post some samples of that tone-monster when you get it!

I <3 Mesa's

Posted by: JVM Jan 20 2009, 10:14 PM

I will. Should be able to properly record this beast, this time around

Posted by: MickeM Jan 20 2009, 11:21 PM

wow looks great! Lately I've started to like EL84 more and more, today I'd pick one over EL34 or 6L6 tubes. EL84 sound more lively, imo that is.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jan 21 2009, 12:07 AM

Hehe, nice!

Posted by: JVM Jan 21 2009, 12:49 AM

Let's hope it's a nice match for my strat!

Posted by: JVM Jan 31 2009, 06:47 PM

It finally arrived.. here are some pics, I'll try to get some audio later

Posted by: Mandos Jan 31 2009, 08:48 PM

Really nice JVM. I get a vintage feeling from the colours.

Posted by: Toni Suominen Feb 1 2009, 12:01 AM

I bet it sounds as good as it looks, can't wait to hear it

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 1 2009, 12:12 AM

Congrats JVM! I'm sure that you did a good choice. Mesa amps are great. I'll wait for your samples!

Posted by: JVM Feb 1 2009, 12:46 AM

I'll soon have an electro harmonix POG running in front of it as well, I've wanted one of those for a while. Should be here sometime next week, I think I'll get both of those at once.

Posted by: Sircraigery Feb 26 2009, 09:56 AM

Did you ever get around to posting any clips? I'm looking to buy one of these amps (once I sell one of my guitars).

Posted by: mattacuk Feb 26 2009, 10:06 AM

That is a killer amp, I would (possibly) sell my own mother to get one!!

Posted by: JVM Feb 26 2009, 01:27 PM

I'm waiting for the POG, the ebay shop I bought it from said that Electro Harmonix had some computer problems and they couldn't get one til about three weeks after I bought it. It should be here any day this week though, then I plan to do a review.

And Matt, this amp is right up your alley, I think you'd love it!

Posted by: Sircraigery Feb 27 2009, 07:33 AM

LOL, I wouldn't sell my mother..... maybe rent (sorry mom)



Cool man, I'm hoping they have enough distortion for me. I don't want to use any pedals anymore, just straight in. So maybe for one of the clips, put it to 11 for me (like I had to ask haha).

Posted by: JVM Feb 27 2009, 07:53 PM

You'll get 11 I'll borrow my dad's les paul so you can hear humbuckers too. Right now I'm employing only a strat but I'm working on getting two others up and running, covering p-90 and humbucker sounds too. They probably won't be done in time though.

Posted by: Sircraigery Feb 27 2009, 08:51 PM

Cool, how did you pay for the f-30? (if ya don't mind me asking). The cheapest I can seem to find is $800us, plus $110 for shipping