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Topic: Mesa Boogie Mark 2B |
Walter Glockler
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Posted 13 Aug 2016 7:10 am |
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I have just purchased a Mesa Boogie Mark 2B amp. It hasn't arrived yet, but I am wondering if the cabinet is big enough for a 15" speaker.
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Michael Butler
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California, USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2016 10:15 am Re: Mesa Boogie Mark 2B
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| Walter Glockler wrote: |
I have just purchased a Mesa Boogie Mark 2B amp. It hasn't arrived yet, but I am wondering if the cabinet is big enough for a 15" speaker.
Thanks in advance. |
walter: i have one. i measured across the front and it is 18" so it would be a very tight fit, if in fact it would fit a 15".
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Walter Glockler
From:
Northern New Mexico
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Posted 13 Aug 2016 10:22 am
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| Thank you, Michael. |
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Lefty
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Grayson, Ga.
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Posted 14 Aug 2016 4:37 pm
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I have a Boogie IIB in a 1-12 cabinet and a 1-15 model. The 1-15 model has a slightly larger cabinet.
Hope you can fit your speaker.
To me the IIB is the best amp they made.
I have a Mark III red stripe and a Mark I reissue also, but prefer the IIB. My back hates them all though.
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Walter Glockler
From:
Northern New Mexico
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Posted 15 Aug 2016 6:54 am
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| I have to wait and see until the amp arrives. I assume the baffle is screwed in, so at least replacing it shouldn't be a problem. |
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Tom Gorr
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Three Hills, Alberta
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Posted 15 Aug 2016 8:44 am
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| Do any of you use the lead drive settings with a six string and what do you think of it? |
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Michael Butler
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California, USA
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Posted 15 Aug 2016 10:52 am
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i'm not a fan of the lead drive in my IIB. it was the IIC+ that is famous for its lead drive and subsequently goes for much more $$$. i am a fan of a pedal in front of the clean channel though.
i do use it for 6 string mostly to answer tom's question.
out of curiosity, do you have the black widow or celestion speaker? mine came with the celestion and i have tried the black widow, but, prefer the celestion.
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Len Amaral
From:
Rehoboth,MA 02769
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Posted 15 Aug 2016 9:50 pm
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| The Boogie combo cabs are just big enough to get a a speaker in for the 12 or 15 inch model. Boogies have a unique sound but sinse the size of the cab contributes to the vibe (talking steel guitar here) I prefer the Boogie head and seperate cab. YMMV |
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b0b
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Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 15 Aug 2016 9:55 pm
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| Michael Butler wrote: |
i'm not a fan of the lead drive in my IIB. it was the IIC+ that is famous for its lead drive and subsequently goes for much more $$$. i am a fan of a pedal in front of the clean channel though.
i do use it for 6 string mostly to answer tom's question.
out of curiosity, do you have the black widow or celestion speaker? mine came with the celestion and i have tried the black widow, but, prefer the celestion.
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I used to play a 60 watt Mark IIB with an EVM-12 speaker. The lead drive channel was the best I've ever heard for steel, hands down. Heavy, though. It was a beautiful sounding amp.
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Lefty
From:
Grayson, Ga.
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Posted 18 Aug 2016 4:55 am
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I went though my IIB 1-12 amp and replaced all the preamp tubes. The lead drive now is excellent.
I don't use drive with PSG, but for lap or six string it is terrific. Mine has the EVM 12L speaker.
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Tom Gorr
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Three Hills, Alberta
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Posted 21 Aug 2016 6:24 pm
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I have heard demos of the 2B with just s slight bit of gain on the lead channel and I really love the tone. .. I think a 2B might be my next amp.
Anyone think a Graphic EQ is necessary with this amp? Or are both Channels great without using it?
Last edited by Tom Gorr on 22 Aug 2016 9:40 am; edited 1 time in total |
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b0b
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Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 21 Aug 2016 6:50 pm
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The EQ is a passive inductance circuit. It's really nice, but I never had one or felt the need for it. The regular tone controls were enough for me.
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Lefty
From:
Grayson, Ga.
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Posted 22 Aug 2016 6:49 am
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I have the EQ on my 1-12. I have played around with it a little bit, but don't really use it. Kind of like the 100 watt mode; I use the 60 watt mode almost all the time.
My 1-15 model does not have the EQ and I do not miss it. It has the Altec speaker and is great for PSG. It is a back breaker to carry around though, so it is seldom used.
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