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Amp builders...
#1
... can really piss me off sometimes.


It's like, whenever they come out with something, it's always just short of perfect.

Example: I can't afford the amp I really want. Nothing new. (Mesa MkIV or V).

Well, Bugera is getting ready to release a MkIV clone called The Magician. If I saved and sold some stuff I could probably buy a new one. Come to find out, it's only gonna be made in combo form. I fucking hate combo's for anything with high gain, and I really don't need to carry it either. The solution is simple, build a head box, but that requires extra time and money. It's bullshit, when the majority of people want it head form anyway.


/rant over.


TBH, if it weren't for money and time, I could probably build a better box than Bugera, I have the tools.
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#2
I have no desire to own an amp head.
Because I said so. 
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#3
You're the exception.


There's just something about having a dangerous ball of electricity on top of a large stack of sonic warheads that's just so much fun.
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#4
My stack is six foot seven. I know exactly what you're talking about.
(05-06-2015, 11:27 AM)youngthrasher9 Wrote: If it came down to it, I might suck dick for my family.


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#5
Apparently there are other folks who agree with me. Combos are readily available.

False generalization.

Plus, apparently Bugera's market research did not support your desires.
Because I said so. 
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#6
No doubt. My point is, it's dumb to not offer both.
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#7
save up and look out for a used mesa duder.

they can be had for about $1000 if you're patient.
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#8
You don't want to be schlepping around a MarkIV combo - its like a small chunk of lead. I'd bet mine was 75 or 80 pounds and its the Celestion version. 45 pounds is way more manageable.

However the Boogie Combo is a great form factor.

I'd much rather have a head box and a Thiele with an EV.

Heck - later on this year I'm putting my power amp in its own rack - its awkward to move it around to work on it.
Proud Deplorable/Listless Vessel/Garbage!
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#9
I want more stacks
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(09-07-2014, 07:19 AM)CTN Wrote: save up and look out for a used mesa duder.

they can be had for about $1000 if you're patient.

Yeah, I've seen some Mark IV's go for around $1000. I'd love to get one, but I think if I'm dropping that much coin I'd probably just save a bit more and get a V.
(05-06-2015, 11:27 AM)youngthrasher9 Wrote: If it came down to it, I might suck dick for my family.


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