Has anyone tried....

joeellistsl · 09-28-2009, 03:22 PM

A friend of mine and I went to a few local music stores on Saturday. I want to purchase another amp within the next year. I thought I sort of knew what I wanted until I tried the Mesa Boogie Electra Dyne.

Because I play blues and classic rock, I had really not considered Boggie's in the past. The Electra Dyne is very much like the Vintage Modern's I currently own, but do I dare say even better.

It is also a single channel amp, but with 3 dynamic ranges instead of 2. The nice thing about the Boogie is that one has the ability to match volumn on each range. There is also the capability of switching to half power and also switch power tubes. You can use either 6L6's or EL34's and change bias with a flip of a switch.

The tone of this amp is huge. The model I played was a 1 X 12 combo but sounded much more like a 2 X 12. The sound just filled the room. It sounded very open. Each range was very usable. The clean range was very reminiscent of a high quality Fender. The high and low ranges are much like very high quality vintage Marshall tones and this was with 6L6's. Before checking, I honestly thought it was loaded with EL34's. The reverb is a true tube reverb and was excelent. Again, it reminded me of a very good Fender spring reverb. You can also completely bypass the reverb if desired.

The thing I really like is there is only 6 knobs. Very unusual for a Boogie, but one I really like since getting used to the VM's. If you play the blues/classic rock and are in the market for a new amp, you owe it to yourself to try this one. This is a well thought out amp and (imo) the sound is incredible.

solarburnDSL50 · 09-28-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeellistsl

A friend of mine and I went to a few local music stores on Saturday. I want to purchase another amp within the next year. I thought I sort of knew what I wanted until I tried the Mesa Boogie Electra Dyne.

Because I play blues and classic rock, I had really not considered Boggie's in the past. The Electra Dyne is very much like the Vintage Modern's I currently own, but do I dare say even better.

It is also a single channel amp, but with 3 dynamic ranges instead of 2. The nice thing about the Boogie is that one has the ability to match volumn on each range. There is also the capability of switching to half power and also switch power tubes. You can use either 6L6's or EL34's and change bias with a flip of a switch.

The tone of this amp is huge. The model I played was a 1 X 12 combo but sounded much more like a 2 X 12. The sound just filled the room. It sounded very open. Each range was very usable. The clean range was very reminiscent of a high quality Fender. The high and low ranges are much like very high quality vintage Marshall tones and this was with 6L6's. Before checking, I honestly thought it was loaded with EL34's. The reverb is a true tube reverb and was excelent. Again, it reminded me of a very good Fender spring reverb. You can also completely bypass the reverb if desired.

The thing I really like is there is only 6 knobs. Very unusual for a Boogie, but one I really like since getting used to the VM's. If you play the blues/classic rock and are in the market for a new amp, you owe it to yourself to try this one. This is a well thought out amp and (imo) the sound is incredible.

I've heard some nice clips and read guys saying it kicks ass. I wouldn't mind demoing one if I come across it in one of the shops here.

joeellistsl · 10-07-2009, 07:55 AM

I took the leap yesterday and ordered a tan/creme knobs Electra Dyne

. I now have to wait 6 to 10 weeks.

Gonna have to change my pic.

Mullard Man · 10-07-2009, 11:27 AM

If your a Marshall lover (like I am), the Electra Dyne is probably the best Mesa ever built.

I tried one at a GC. Didn't spend much time with it, but still couldn't believe how good it was.
The Electra Dyne is the amp the "Stilleto" should of been. I think you'll be VERY happy with it.

joeellistsl · 10-07-2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mullard Man

If your a Marshall lover (like I am), the Electra Dyne is probably the best Mesa ever built.

I tried one at a GC. Didn't spend much time with it, but still couldn't believe how good it was.
The Electra Dyne is the amp the "Stilleto" should of been. I think you'll be VERY happy with it.

I agree and on the clean setting you get a great Fenderish channel. I thought the reverb was excellant on this setting.

thrawn86 · 11-05-2009, 01:48 PM

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09-28-2009, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
joeellistsl Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 71	Has anyone tried.... A friend of mine and I went to a few local music stores on Saturday. I want to purchase another amp within the next year. I thought I sort of knew what I wanted until I tried the Mesa Boogie Electra Dyne. Because I play blues and classic rock, I had really not considered Boggie's in the past. The Electra Dyne is very much like the Vintage Modern's I currently own, but do I dare say even better. It is also a single channel amp, but with 3 dynamic ranges instead of 2. The nice thing about the Boogie is that one has the ability to match volumn on each range. There is also the capability of switching to half power and also switch power tubes. You can use either 6L6's or EL34's and change bias with a flip of a switch. The tone of this amp is huge. The model I played was a 1 X 12 combo but sounded much more like a 2 X 12. The sound just filled the room. It sounded very open. Each range was very usable. The clean range was very reminiscent of a high quality Fender. The high and low ranges are much like very high quality vintage Marshall tones and this was with 6L6's. Before checking, I honestly thought it was loaded with EL34's. The reverb is a true tube reverb and was excelent. Again, it reminded me of a very good Fender spring reverb. You can also completely bypass the reverb if desired. The thing I really like is there is only 6 knobs. Very unusual for a Boogie, but one I really like since getting used to the VM's. If you play the blues/classic rock and are in the market for a new amp, you owe it to yourself to try this one. This is a well thought out amp and (imo) the sound is incredible.

10-07-2009, 07:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
joeellistsl Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 71	Re: Has anyone tried.... I took the leap yesterday and ordered a tan/creme knobs Electra Dyne. I now have to wait 6 to 10 weeks. Gonna have to change my pic.

10-07-2009, 11:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mullard Man Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 63	Re: Has anyone tried.... If your a Marshall lover (like I am), the Electra Dyne is probably the best Mesa ever built. I tried one at a GC. Didn't spend much time with it, but still couldn't believe how good it was. The Electra Dyne is the amp the "Stilleto" should of been. I think you'll be VERY happy with it.

11-05-2009, 01:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
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