What Mesa amplifier for blues

[dignlivn]

Fillmore 25 would be a good option to keep the Fender cleans you like while also giving a saturated option. Infinitely better than any of the Subway series.

That sounds like what I looking for.
Thank you

 

[paisleywookiee]

That sounds like what I looking for.
Thank you

It takes drives like a champ, has a great effects loop as well. Amazing tones at its core, but also a great pedal platform. Really an underrated amp, IMO.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

That sounds like what I looking for.
Thank you

The drive side is good, but proooobably a little better/smoother will an overdrive in front? Maybe a Timmy or Duke of Tone. Or some sort of Noble ODR.

 

[paisleywookiee]

The drive side is good, but proooobably a little better/smoother will an overdrive in front? Maybe a Timmy or Duke of Tone. Or some sort of Noble ODR.

Klone. Archer Jeff, Tumnus, Manis.

 

[TubeStack]

I'd definitely try the Filmore and Cali.

 

[greatmutah]

The Fillmore 25 should be great. I’m also gonna echo what others have said and recommend the Blue Angel or Maverick. Between the two I’d lean Maverick. Those are just sweet amps.

 

[FuzzyAce]

The Fillmore 25 should be great. I’m also gonna echo what others have said and recommend the Blue Angel or Maverick. Between the two I’d lean Maverick. Those are just sweet amps.

The Heartbreaker is another from back then too. Great amp.

 

[dk_ace]

I’ve never tried a Fillmore, you guys have me curious now…

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[greatmutah]

The Heartbreaker is another from back then too. Great amp.

I played a Heartbreaker once in GC. First Mesa I ever played. Had NO idea how to dial it in haha. I think I was 17? Would love to try one now.

 

[gearJunkie]

I’ve never tried a Fillmore, you guys have me curious now…

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It's kind of like a juiced up blackface fender, with the addition of channel cloning.

 

[67mike]

Electra dyne is a wicked amp.

 

[nicolasrivera]

Need a small amount for home use?
I've read so much that, I'm confused on which one
Thanks for your input.
Bob

What is your budget?

 

[dignlivn]

What is your budget?

I said earlier it was a 1000.00, but I now see it ain't enough.lol
But I'm still looking

 

[nicolasrivera]

I said earlier it was a 1000.00, but I now see it ain't enough.lol
But I'm still looking

I’ve owned several Mesa amps throughout my tone journey. I can recommend this one within your budget, I had it, and it was an excellent tone machine across many different styles.

Here is one os several vid i did with that amp when i had it,

 

[paisleywookiee]

Actually yeah, the Express+ series is awesome, and great for blues and mid-gain rock. Definitely recommend. I paid $1000 for a 5:50+ a couple years ago.

 

[MatrixClaw]

Fillmore.

I traded my Deluxe Reverb for a Mesa Express 5:25 combo, great amp that did everything the Fender did, plus more. Ended up trading that for the 5:50 head cause I already had a great 1x12 cab and it was even better. Recently, I traded that for a Les Paul and then for a Fillmore 25 head and I LOVE that amp. It's WAY more versatile than I thought it'd be. Fantastic cleans, crunch and, surprisingly, high gain.

 

[GuitarBilly74]

Subway rocket is one I'm looking at.
Btw

I had this amp until recently. It's a great little amp but not very bluesy. Pretty high gain actually.

Thanks y'all
Stumbled on a Fillmore 25 ?
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Bob

That would be a much better choice for blues.

 

[sashimi]

I have been wanting to try a Fillmore. Blackface Fender is my sound and the Fillmore seems like the perfect blackface combo.

I saw a band recently where the guitar player had a Cali tweed head, sounded great. I think either of those would be the best Mesas for blues.

 

[dignlivn]

I'm leaning towards the Fillmore 25 and the express 5/50.
Any thoughts???

 

[paisleywookiee]

I'm leaning towards the Fillmore 25 and the express 5/50.
Any thoughts???

Fillmore is probably more up your alley for blues. Express is a little more rock-based. Both would work though. Fillmore has a better master volume.