Wakester
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Here it is right out of Marks mouth in his own words.
Talking To Mark Tremonti About His New MT100 Amp - YouTube
Talking To Mark Tremonti About His New MT100 Amp - YouTube
I saw this the other day, really exciting news! I love Phil's content, he's one of the best on YouTube. I've been eyeballing the MT15 since it was announced, but just haven't gotten the funds saved up for one and a cab (or really a good justification to buy one as a college student who'll be living in dorms). If this is what Mark's using on Marching in Time, it's gonna sound great in production.Here it is right out of Marks mouth in his own words.
Talking To Mark Tremonti About His New MT100 Amp - YouTube
Yeah, I'm sure you know this, so this is more for people who don't know much about them... I guess to at least some degree, every single one he made was different. Back when he used to talk to people I read him say that even when he tried to exactly duplicate one amp that some big artist had, he couldn't do it with the exact same parts and worked and worked to change enough things to get it close, but it was still not identical. I think there's also a similar Robin Ford story, where he wanted his stage amp duplicated as a backup, and said the other one was close, but never sounded as good and he eventually sold it.Every one I've ever heard sounds different.
I'll go on record now and say, if the D channel of the MT100 is even close to that, it will be my next amp. Normally I'd say it can't be... heck, they had multiple CUSTOM DESIGNED AND SPEC'D transformers that were rejected for the Cobra, because they simply didn't sound exactly right. And each one is hand tuned by Lou. Not going to get that with an import build, but get "in the ballpark" of those tones, and I'll have to get one.
Yeah... a 3 channel amp where all 3 channels sound amazing is my dream. If I can justify getting one, then my Archon will probably end up hitting the market when the MT100 comes out to make funds.
I'm surprised by the change in tubes in the MT15 (shows how out of touch I am) to the 5881's and the fact that Mark himself likes the new tube...this amp has my interest. I'm aware that the 5881's is a 6L6 variant and I'm also sure that the MT100 will be ridiculous, but 15/7 watts plus an attenuator will be enough for me.
Have you seen what the JP2C's are doing for these days?I have a 6L6 MT15 and I love it. Best clean channel of all the amps I own actually. As to Petrucci, I’d love one of his amps, but that’s only because that’s the only way you are going to find a MB IIC+ these days!
There are a couple in the upper $2k range that seem reasonable, but the few that are north of $4k...........c'mon!!!!!!!!!!Have you seen what the JP2C's are doing for these days?
I didn't see the cheaper ones you mentioned. The last 3 I've seen were $2800 or more. Considering new is $2999, I thought maybe Mesa stopped making them. Googled it, found more than one listed new at dealers, $2999. I know the market is nuts right now, but I still don't "get" people asking new retail OR MORE for used gear that is still in production. Especially "normal" gear. I'm pretty confident I can still get at least 10% and probably 15% of most any new gear (I know Mesa doesn't allow dealers to discount). But I see so much stuff listed for 90% of new price PLUS shipping! A couple years ago, 25% off was "immediate." For the guy who bought an amp and said "I've only played it for a few hours and it's just not for me"... he wasn't getting over 75% of new because most people can buy new under retail. I saw a guy at TGP list a "few hours" amp, and say "I'll save you 10% and tax" but he was charging shipping. Most stores ship free...There are a couple in the upper $2k range that seem reasonable, but the few that are north of $4k...........c'mon!!!!!!!!!!
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I didn't see the cheaper ones you mentioned. The last 3 I've seen were $2800 or more. Considering new is $2999, I thought maybe Mesa stopped making them. Googled it, found more than one listed new at dealers, $2999. I know the market is nuts right now, but I still don't "get" people asking new retail OR MORE for used gear that is still in production. Especially "normal" gear. I'm pretty confident I can still get at least 10% and probably 15% of most any new gear (I know Mesa doesn't allow dealers to discount). But I see so much stuff listed for 90% of new price PLUS shipping! A couple years ago, 25% off was "immediate." For the guy who bought an amp and said "I've only played it for a few hours and it's just not for me"... he wasn't getting over 75% of new because most people can buy new under retail. I saw a guy at TGP list a "few hours" amp, and say "I'll save you 10% and tax" but he was charging shipping. Most stores ship free...
Interested to hear your thoughts about the mentioned comparison when you do get your hands on the MT100.I love this idea for the MT100. I've got a real Dumble I'll be sure to compare it! Lots of folks talk about the Dumble sound. Every one I've ever heard sounds different.