Product: Mesa/Boogie Express 5:25 1x10
Price Paid: USD 1099
Submitted
06/04/2008
at
03:21pm
by
sgstrat1
Features
:
9
This amp was purchased in November 2007; it is a 2007 model. The amp is extremely versatile. However, I wish it had the ability to footswitch the two modes within each channel. Also wish it had the the headphone silent operation option of the F-30. I play out with this amp in small to medium size venues. It has enough volume for the stage, but not in Class A mode. Sounds good mic'd through the FOH.
That said, in class A the tone is amazing for both channels and both modes.
Sound Quality
:
10
I use this amp with a wide variety of guitars (LP, Strat, SG, Tele) it sounds great. I play in a cover band with a female vocalist (70s, 80s, and 90s rock and variety. The Burn mode in channel 2 produces a fantastic sound (especially in class A). I am actually surprised that this is only the second review to appear on HC (guess everyone else who has this amp is too busy playing to write a review :).
Reliability
:
No Opinion
Only had it for 7 months. So far, so good.
Customer Support
:
10
I have dealt with Mesa to obtain a new handle for an F-30 I bought that still had a couple of warranty years left on it. Warranty transfer was quick and I received the new handle within a week!
Overall Rating
:
9
I have been playing a LONG TIME (45 years). Until I purchased the Express, I had played through a '73 Twin (that I bought in 1973 :). Also had a Blues Jr. as a practice amp for a number of years. The Twin was too heavy and not necessary for the small venues I have been playing.
This amp has simply spoiled me. I wish it had a third channel option. This forced me to use a pedal on the clean channel to get an option with a little dirt-OD as a third footswitchable option.
Product: Mesa/Boogie Express 5:25 1x10
Price Paid: UNKNOWN
Submitted
03/09/2008
at
06:36am
by
Dieter Gross
Features
:
10
Born 2006, 2 Channels and 2 Modes per Channel, Reverb per Channel EL34 Output Tubes, EQ, Contour Mode per Channel, switchable to 5 Watts, in fact the most versatile amp I own
Sound Quality
:
10
I am using it mainly for Rock, Pop and Metal up to Nu Metal Hi Gain Sounds and it sounds fantastic even without any pedals for single coil, Humbucker and EMG active pu equipped guitars. Not noisy - and brutal hi gain distortion in the burn channel comparable to Rectifier sound. Using it with an external cabinet but even with the internal 10 inch speaker there is enough loudness to play in front of 300 people but of course the lo end punch is missing - awesome with my 4x10 or 4x12 cabinets
Reliability
:
No Opinion
So far no problem
Customer Support
:
10
Was perfect - had to change the tubes and it was done immediately
Overall Rating
:
10
Playing and producing for over 20y. Would definitely miss it or replace it with the same model if lost...
I love the versatility and hi sound quality in all channels modes which is normally a trade-off but not here - the overall level of sound quality is equal and very high compared to my other boutique and hi class amps and the originals such as JCM800, Bassman, Rivera...
