Kingsley Maiden D V2 incoming

[Boudoir Guitar]

Just ordered a used Maiden D V2 off reverb. Purchase was driven by my really getting on well with the new model of a clone of a dumble in Helix, and also watching a That Pedal Show episode where they were running Kingsley stuff into a Mesa power amp.

2 possible outcomes from this:

(1) I enjoy it, quickly realize it isn't covered in pixie dust and that modelers are totally fine for my needs and flip it at what will likely be about a $60-70 loss. or...

(2) It leads me to buying a Mesa Cali Tweed head to "use as a power amp".

Initially will be running it through my solid state power amps into cabs. Will also see how it sounds in front of modelers/audio interface...

 

[Gearzilla]

 

[JiveTurkey]

Just ordered a used Maiden D V2 off reverb. Purchase was driven by my really getting on well with the new model of a clone of a dumble in Helix, and also watching a That Pedal Show episode where they were running Kingsley stuff into a Mesa power amp.

2 possible outcomes from this:

(1) I enjoy it, quickly realize it isn't covered in pixie dust and that modelers are totally fine for my needs and flip it at what will likely be about a $60-70 loss. or...

(2) It leads me to buying a Mesa Cali Tweed head to "use as a power amp".

Initially will be running it through my solid state power amps into cabs. Will also see how it sounds in front of modelers/audio interface...

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

"So you wanna be able to hit footswitches, but have your pedals lifted up off the floor just enough so you don't have to bend over to much, Watt? You know what would be the perfect size for that? A CALI TWEED HEAD!!!!" - Jive.

 

[FuzzyAce]

(2) It leads me to buying a Mesa Cali Tweed head to "use as a power amp".

I like the way you think.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

"Your youngest son still needs a step stool to reach drinking glasses in your kitchen cabinet? You know what solution I vote for!" - Jive

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

I like the way you think.

think

 

[Gearzilla]

"Your youngest son still needs a step stool to reach drinking glasses in your kitchen cabinet? You know what solution I vote for!" - Jive

Sounds kind of dangerous.

Better go for the Tweed.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Sounds kind of dangerous.

Better go for the Tweed.

112, 212 then 412 side by side. Perfect stepstool.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

I recall back in '18 when I first started contemplating a Kingsley preamp thinking "man, that Bard looks cool, but that's an awful lot to pay for a tremolo pedal!". Given where pedal prices have gone the last few years, the $360 used Bard on Reverb is looking like phenomenal value for money!

 

[paisleywookiee]

Cali Tweed is especially if you’re not putting it through a Jensen, the latter of which I can only assume is soaked in turd milk before being bolted into the combo.

 

[jellodog]

Cali Tweed is especially if you’re not putting it through a Jensen, the latter of which I can only assume is soaked in turd milk before being bolted into the combo.

Are you only talking about the 40, or do you include the 20 in your kisses?

I keep watching demos of the 20s, but the 40 always seems to sound better to my ear, even though I don’t need a quad of 6V6s

 

[paisleywookiee]

Are you only talking about the 40, or do you include the 20 in your kisses?

I keep looking watching demos of the 20s, but the 40 always seems to sound better to my ear, even though I don’t need a quad of 6V6s

I am speaking of both, but I actually like the 20 better.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

Are you only talking about the 40, or do you include the 20 in your kisses?

I keep looking watching demos of the 20s, but the 40 always seems to sound better to my ear, even though I don’t need a quad of 6V6s

It seems to me like the 20 is just a 40...without a couple of modes that require 4 power tubes instead of 2?

I would be running it through some sort of brit-flavored speaker of' sho'.

 

[jellodog]

I am speaking of both, but I actually like the 20 better.

I am encouraged by your words!

 

[JiveTurkey]

I have always been curious about 6v6s

 

[paisleywookiee]

It seems to me like the 20 is just a 40...without a couple of modes that require 4 power tubes instead of 2?

I would be running it through some sort of brit-flavored speaker of' sho'.

The 20 seems sweeter to me, but it’s been awhile since I’ve compared side by side.

 

[la szum]

Headroom definitely matters with that Tweed circuit. 40 is more like a High Power Tweed Twin and the 20
is like a Tweed Deluxe. Generally speaking.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

Headroom definitely matters with that Tweed circuit. 40 is more like a High Power Tweed Twin and the 20
is like a Tweed Deluxe. Generally speaking.

Ain't nobody need headroom in the bedroom

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

The 20 seems sweeter to me, but it’s been awhile since I’ve compared side by side.

I'm sure it's running smaller (cheaper) transformer, too, so yeah, probably a little less stiff/sweeter/etc.