NAD: Mesa Badlander JT Edition

[Mongillo19]

As some may have seen in JTs FM9 post, I traded my FM9T for JTs 50w rackmount Badlander.

Just got it in this evening and after plenty of unwrapping (JT made it so this thing could be Batista bombed off a balcony) I put it in my rack case and fired it up! Axe Fx 3 is running cab sim and post effects while my analog board is upfront.

First thing about this amp is how quiet it is. Compared to the EVH next to it, it's night and day...you don't even really need a noise gate.

You do have to use a bit of the extremes on the amp (can definitely have gain maxed and have it still sound musical). It takes pedals amazingly well. Again, just super quiet even with a cranked fuzz.

I've only had 30 min to mess around but looking forward to putting it through the paces!


A big thank you to @JiveTurkey for a great trade

 

[FuzzyAce]

It's official. @JiveTurkey hates Mesa now.

Congrats on the trade @Mongillo19 , enjoy that beast!

 

[texhex]

Welcome to the brotherhood.

 

[Mongillo19]

Thanks everyone! After seeing @KyleBull video with the Mr Scary mod I'm very very interested

 

[JT]

Excellent transaction as always with @Mongillo19


I'm glad the BL is in a good home

I also can't say that @KyleBull hotmod Badlander vid that dropped today didn't Sting a little bit Quietest high gain amp I've ever used by a long shot

Enjoy your time with it

 

[gearJunkie]

Welcome to the Badlander club! congrats

 

[0XI0]

badlander is like a LS swapped go cart

 

[SeeD]

Looking good!

 

[TubeStack]

That is a pretty badass pair with the Axe FX on top. Enjoy!

 

[TubeStack]

That is a pretty badass pair with the Axe FX on top. Enjoy!

Also, take note, @JiveTurkey: the Axe is not on the bottom with several things stacked on top of it.

 

[JT]

Also, take note, @JiveTurkey: the Axe is not on the bottom with several things stacked on top of it.

T stack upside down is ALWAYS better than T stack from the top down

 

[TubeStack]

T stack upside down is ALWAYS better than T stack from the top down

I hate T stacks, too. However, in my internal rule sysem, that is superceded by not having a multi-thousand-doller digital unit sitting directly on the floor with heavy things on top of it.

But, we all make our own choices and you made yours. But let my disapproval stand for the record.

 

[JT]

I hate T stacks, too. However, in my internal rule sysem, that is superceded by not having multi-thousand-doller digital sitting directly on the floor with heavy things on top of it.

But, we all make our own choices and you made yours. But let my disapproval stand for the record.

 

[JT]

I will miss that "perfectly matches my 112 cab width" factor that the BL head had.

 

[Achilles]

@Mongillo19
Congrats! I have only one question:

 

[Mongillo19]

@Mongillo19
Congrats! I have only one question:


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If you are truly asking it's a knock off version of the Dualist. Made by DemonFX and I think it was about $75. I enjoy it for what it is!

Love the edit

 

[gearJunkie]

@Mongillo19
Congrats! I have only one question:


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Just arrived from Demonfx ......And some of you have been asking for these. Fast US ship- NO Cross Border or Overseas wait times. Straight from Texas. THE DUALGUN This is Demonfx's take on the famous (and very expensive) Duellist. Dual Channel with numerous set options....

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[Whizzinby]

Nice setup.

 

[Stone]

Congrats !! time to do the Brootz

 

[Orvillain]

jealoussssss