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@wfranklin i’m funny about that kind of stuff too, i remember going to sam ash the other day to try out a marshall haze, but when i saw that the clean and overdrive channell shared the same eq, i didn’t even bother, my settings are pretty much completely opposite switching from clean to dirty
I tried it last week and while I thought it sounded good, it wasn’t the sort of amp I could make a tonal home in. My dirty and clean sounds tend to involve very different settings (even on the LS) so I was able to get a really nice clean, but when I flipped over to the distortion, I had to retweak. Once I did that, I’d lost the clean I wanted. I think my issues have to do with single channel amps as a whole though. Tone wise, I think the LSS and the 112 ED are very comparable.
Hey man, seems like you have the same taste in gear as me. I’m continuing to make small tweaks to the lonestar, and I’m finally getting my tone to where I want it. I also moved the amp from my room into a jam space, and man it sounds so much better in a large room.
Its starting to sparkle the more I treak it.
@foxtrotalex I was kinda noticing that 2 coming from playing a fender deluxe that I’ve used for awhile (you probably are coming from the same camp?) Notice in Andy’s videos he says it’s ‘fat’ and ‘warm’ without harshness… this may be the price of that; losing some of that sparkle. I gladly made that trade. Try playing with the presence and the treble though at 100W mode? I used to run stereo w a fender 4×10 tweed and it balanced perfectly but I know that’s a lot of weight carryin 2 amps…
hey man, thanks for uploading this. Wondering if you can help me. I recently bought a lonestar classic 2×12 combo, and I love it, but it is lacking slightly in the shimmer department. I know I have to spend more time dialing it in to get Andy’s tone, but I was wondering if you thought i might like the lss better?
thanks!!!
@1dangus1. The answer to your question is tough. When I was making that choice, I went to a shop to try out all the current mesas (except the ED and mark v which weren’t out yet). I was thinking going in that I would like the stiletto most, closely followed by the lonestar classic. After trying all the mesas out, I was in love with the lonestar special! I didn’t like the stiletto at all actually (it’s very brightly voiced). The lss was right in the middle of the lsc and stiletto for me.
Also, I should point out that the lonestar amps all have identical preamps. The same goes for stilleto series. The differences are in the power sections. Based on my financial and volume/power needs (or constraints), the lss was great for me. If you find yourself liking the lsc but are looking for a more British flavor, you can run that amp with el34s or you can get an LSS (which, though less common, comes in a 212, 410, and head configuration).
I believe he told my brother that he felt the “what is the best amp” question was a complex one. He may have mentioned others but he said he really did love the Lonestar. I think he is being genuine when raving about Mesa Boogie in general and the Lonestar in particular.
i find that EL34 gives better clean sounds than 6L6
@wfranklin i’m funny about that kind of stuff too, i remember going to sam ash the other day to try out a marshall haze, but when i saw that the clean and overdrive channell shared the same eq, i didn’t even bother, my settings are pretty much completely opposite switching from clean to dirty
3:32 <.< i saw it
I tried it last week and while I thought it sounded good, it wasn’t the sort of amp I could make a tonal home in. My dirty and clean sounds tend to involve very different settings (even on the LS) so I was able to get a really nice clean, but when I flipped over to the distortion, I had to retweak. Once I did that, I’d lost the clean I wanted. I think my issues have to do with single channel amps as a whole though. Tone wise, I think the LSS and the 112 ED are very comparable.
I love and hate this man in equal measure.
Rock the fuck on m/
Hey man, seems like you have the same taste in gear as me. I’m continuing to make small tweaks to the lonestar, and I’m finally getting my tone to where I want it. I also moved the amp from my room into a jam space, and man it sounds so much better in a large room.
Its starting to sparkle the more I treak it.
@foxtrotalex I was kinda noticing that 2 coming from playing a fender deluxe that I’ve used for awhile (you probably are coming from the same camp?) Notice in Andy’s videos he says it’s ‘fat’ and ‘warm’ without harshness… this may be the price of that; losing some of that sparkle. I gladly made that trade. Try playing with the presence and the treble though at 100W mode? I used to run stereo w a fender 4×10 tweed and it balanced perfectly but I know that’s a lot of weight carryin 2 amps…
Hey man, it’s an amazing sound, amazing tone! YEAAAAH!
try the Electra dyne man and tell us what you think is the best for you…
3:14 Best lick ever :O
hey man, thanks for uploading this. Wondering if you can help me. I recently bought a lonestar classic 2×12 combo, and I love it, but it is lacking slightly in the shimmer department. I know I have to spend more time dialing it in to get Andy’s tone, but I was wondering if you thought i might like the lss better?
thanks!!!
FANTASTIC SOUNDS !”
@1dangus1. The answer to your question is tough. When I was making that choice, I went to a shop to try out all the current mesas (except the ED and mark v which weren’t out yet). I was thinking going in that I would like the stiletto most, closely followed by the lonestar classic. After trying all the mesas out, I was in love with the lonestar special! I didn’t like the stiletto at all actually (it’s very brightly voiced). The lss was right in the middle of the lsc and stiletto for me.
Also, I should point out that the lonestar amps all have identical preamps. The same goes for stilleto series. The differences are in the power sections. Based on my financial and volume/power needs (or constraints), the lss was great for me. If you find yourself liking the lsc but are looking for a more British flavor, you can run that amp with el34s or you can get an LSS (which, though less common, comes in a 212, 410, and head configuration).
Lone Star VS Stiletto im buying one..
pros and cons?
No, it’s a Deuce, the 100 watt version.
Ace = 50
Deuce = 100
Trident = 150
I’m curious if Andy has had a chance to checkout the new Electra Dyne, and if so, what his thoughts are on the amp.
No the stiletto duce stage II
Is that a Mesa Stiletto Ace?
thats awesome man
I believe he told my brother that he felt the “what is the best amp” question was a complex one. He may have mentioned others but he said he really did love the Lonestar. I think he is being genuine when raving about Mesa Boogie in general and the Lonestar in particular.
by the way.. what amp options did he recommend u?
woow you lucky guy
I bet he is a very nice guy and hmble.
I wish i could meet him and play with him.
He is one of the best guitarist I’ve ever heard.
5:10 best tone ever!
@cjMhill Fuuuuuuu-
I’m SO jealuos!