Boogie JP2C (Coming Back)

[Racerxrated]

I think once you guys get swapping tubes and really get to know the amplifier, it will be as good or better than the originals, especially when you consider There are now three 'useable' uncompromised switchable channels two GEQ's and the midi options are incredible for live use…
I guess a lot of people own the originals that just play at home, but this new amplifier sounds like it'll be incredible for live gigging!
I've never owned a Boogie but this one has me really thinking, I would never, ever buy an original as it would be absolutely useless for me to play live... The flexibility of the JPC2 seems fantastic!!!
thanks for the review!

One thing I don't get is the assumption that you can't gig with an original live? I do it all the time, I get a great clean tone and I mean great, on par or better than the Rivera I had. And my lead channel sounds killer. For a lead boost an eq pedal in the loop works great. This new amp is a better choice live certainly, but I have no problems gigging with my original. Easier than my 800, where I have to live on my guitar vol lol..

Thanks Racer,
I have never owned an original, just always been told they were a real "compromise" when balancing tones for each channel,
So.... It's not as bad as they say...
Still, for flexibility and having a new amp with unquestionable past history, I'll take the new one,

The compromise is the clean channel volume, or volume 1. By maxxing it you add more hair to the lead channel, but it makes the clean dirty. I keep the clean vol at 5-7, still keeps a nice saturated lead channel. If I need more hair, clean boosts work well. But if I had both amps to choose from gig wise, this new one wins!

 

[stephen sawall]

I think the JP2C is a great amp.... But it is not the same as a IIC+, III, IV or V. Just a other member of the family. There is always going to be people that like one model better than the rest. Like all gear I feel it is best to try it yourself and make your own opinion.

 

[Elric]

maybe this is NOT my thing. because that just sounds like a metal zone pedal on a good day to me.

Keep in mind that mine is just an iPhone clip.

Here is Petrucci's professional clip for comparison.

Your iPhone clip > Petrucci's "professional" clip. Seriously. JP's sucked, tonally. I'm still stunned they posted it. I'm SURE it's the recording but it is not GAS inducing in the slightest. IMHO. Your iPhone clip is solid.

 

[Racerxrated]

Agreed!^^

 

[Les Zombie]

My jp2 shipped today, hopefully have it towards the end of the week and if i really like it then i will dump my mark v. I seen people predicting some guys selling their V's cheap and that could very well be the case with me because i wanna move it quick if i like the jp.

 

[Superunknown]

I spoke with Mesa today. No current fix for the loop issue. So mine is going back. Sad because I love this amp...

What really sucks is that I have to pay to ship it back and refund Mesa Hollywood for shipping the amp to me in the first place....

 

[glip22]

I spoke with Mesa today. No current fix for the loop issue. So mine is going back. Sad because I love this amp...

What really sucks is that I have to pay to ship it back and refund Mesa Hollywood for shipping the amp to me in the first place....

I thought Petrucci liked that washing sound with this time based effects?

That sucks though.

 

[katsumura78]

So is the loop issue effecting every amp and that's how it's meant to be or what ? That's some bs if that's the case and I'll cancel my order asap.

 

[Superunknown]

Mesa told me that it was a design issue. They are aware of it. I was told that Randall wanted to keep the original circuit integrity 100% in tact. The loop is the way it is...

 

[fearhk213]

Mesa told me that it was a design issue. They are aware of it. I was told that Randall wanted to keep the original circuit integrity 100% in tact. The loop is the way it is...

So do the originals do this as well?

 

[311splawndude]

I spoke with Mesa today. No current fix for the loop issue. So mine is going back. Sad because I love this amp...

What really sucks is that I have to pay to ship it back and refund Mesa Hollywood for shipping the amp to me in the first place....

Delete this thread and flip it to someone on SS or the Petrucci boards and make a buck?

I spoke with Mesa today. No current fix for the loop issue. So mine is going back. Sad because I love this amp...

What really sucks is that I have to pay to ship it back and refund Mesa Hollywood for shipping the amp to me in the first place....

I thought Petrucci liked that washing sound with this time based effects?

That sucks though.

 

[RJF]

You're returning an amp that you really like over a slight noise from the loop?

 

[Superunknown]

You're returning an amp that you really like over a slight noise from the loop?

Not a slight noise. More like an avalanche with a huge volume pop and echo that will scare the masses when you change channels. Makes the amp unusable live IMHO.

 

[Superunknown]

Mesa told me that it was a design issue. They are aware of it. I was told that Randall wanted to keep the original circuit integrity 100% in tact. The loop is the way it is...

So do the originals do this as well?

No my original is perfect. No issues.

 

[Superunknown]

So is the loop issue effecting every amp and that's how it's meant to be or what ? That's some bs if that's the case and I'll cancel my order asap.

Every amp until they fix it.

 

[fearhk213]

Mesa told me that it was a design issue. They are aware of it. I was told that Randall wanted to keep the original circuit integrity 100% in tact. The loop is the way it is...

So do the originals do this as well?

No my original is perfect. No issues.

That's a mega lame excuse on their part then.

 

[gtrwun]

So is the loop issue effecting every amp and that's how it's meant to be or what ? That's some bs if that's the case and I'll cancel my order asap.

Every amp until they fix it.

I don't see how this issue wont effect every single person who buys this amp to use in a live situation? Most of us use delay? Seems like a deal breaker? I also don't get Randall stating that he knows its an issue but, your saying your original amp doesn't do this? Very confused.

 

[stephen sawall]

My jp2 shipped today, hopefully have it towards the end of the week and if i really like it then i will dump my mark v. I seen people predicting some guys selling their V's cheap and that could very well be the case with me because i wanna move it quick if i like the jp.

I don't think it is going to have much effect on the prices of other gear. It's pretty different than the V.

 

[Shiny_Surface]

The bubble burst already.

On to the next latest and greatest...

 

[Superunknown]

So is the loop issue effecting every amp and that's how it's meant to be or what ? That's some bs if that's the case and I'll cancel my order asap.

Every amp until they fix it.

I don't see how this issue wont effect every single person who buys this amp to use in a live situation? Most of us use delay? Seems like a deal breaker? I also don't get Randall stating that he knows its an issue but, your saying your original amp doesn't do this? Very confused.

I think the new dedicated clean channel is cause of the issue...just me speculating though. Have to ask Mesa...