Community: Message List - Still No Mesa Models

Re: Still No Mesa Models

support@line6.com — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:54:10 GMT

This is marked as a question. I will try for the correct answer. I'm fairly presuming the question to be: Why line 6 didn't include some amps? Mark II C has to be one of my most favorite models so I submitted a request like many.

Here's my guess: Line 6 didn't include many amps because at some point they will be selling models packs that include the missing amps.

If any one doubts this, all you have to do is look at the amp model Packs still being sold almost ten years after release. Five-ten years from now they probaly will update the Pocket POD (over 12 years old modeling) to the POCKET POD HD. You gotta love how they milk or squeeze every ounce of a product when they can. My only complaint is I want model packs now (that include a Mark ii C)

Re: Still No Mesa Models

support@line6.com — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:31:37 GMT

It is so strange to hear a complaint abut the dual-rec model, especially an opinion that it 'sounds like crap'. Last year, my brother and I got seven guitarists together (my brother and I included) and compared the dual-rec models of the Pod HD 500 and the Axe-FX.

NOTE: Allow me to insert here that I believe that these are both fine units, each with their strengths and weaknesses (and one of them seriously over-priced :). This is not to compare the two and has nothing to do with which is better, etc. This is strictly about their respective dual-rec models.

The end result was that all seven guitarists, including the owner of the Axe-FX, agreed that the dual-rec model in the Pod unit was the superior of the two. One of the guitarists present is an owner of a dual-rec, and reported that the model was the most realistic amp model he'd ever heard. So again, the comment surprises me.

meambobbo: THANK YOU! I believe that I am only one of many that greatly appreciates the many fine presets, as well as the valuable information that you have shared with the community. Rock on, bro.

Re: Still No Mesa Models

support@line6.com — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:30:01 GMT

lol. they included mesa's flagship amp model. i prefer the tone of a mark iv, or a mark ii, but c'mon. don't be so flamboyant. as posted above, try my petrucci patches. with some pre-EQ'ing and DEP tweaking on the Uber, it sounds quite similar to the Mark series.

Re: Still No Mesa Models

support@line6.com — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 01:21:03 GMT

Ironic amps go to eleven

Re: Still No Mesa Models

support@line6.com — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 01:11:26 GMT

How about a categoty for ironic amps? Like playing Stevie Ray Vaughn on a Triple Rec or something...

Re: Still No Mesa Models

support@line6.com — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:19:57 GMT

roddyf wrote:

I think you guys are missing the point.
IMHO The Hd's are incomplete by excluding these models

LOL

You have to wonder.. if these omissions truly made the HD incomplete, would the 'guys' really be missing your point.

Re: Still No Mesa Models

support@line6.com — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:05:16 GMT

We should create a category for iconic amps. That's what the world needs now!

Re: Still No Mesa Models

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:18:01 GMT

Well given that Marshalls are derived from the Fender Bassman and Mesa Boogies from the Fender Princeton, it sounds like a Fender Princeton should be next !

Re: Still No Mesa Models

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:54:09 GMT

I'm thrilled to have something that sounds this good for under $500.

Re: Still No Mesa Models

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:13:18 GMT

roddyf wrote:

Some of the most iconic sounds used by some of the most famous guitarists in history came from mesa amps.

I think Marshalls and Fenders have been used a lot more for doing "the most iconic sounds"...