Discussion on “Golden Era” Mesa V30s

[FuriousMopar1968]

Hello Everyone!

I was curious what the general opinion was on the commonly referred to “Golden Era” 2000-2004 Mesa V30s loaded in those Combo Straight / Slant OS cabs.

Are they really much better than the others?
Anyone have any experience with them compared to the modern 2020s Cabs?
Are they worth the hype?, etc.

Any and all thoughts are welcome and appreciated!

 

[Techdeth]

The OG v30s in BV still my fav compared to those . But both brands are killer

 

[FuriousMopar1968]

The OG v30s in BV still my fav compared to those . But both brands are killer

Do know how they’d compare to the Mesa ones or is more just the difference in cab?

 

[Techdeth]

Do know how they’d compare to the Mesa ones or is more just the difference in cab?

I think the cabs are a huge part but I thought the v30s in both felt the same to me not exact but felt Like home . I have a lot of v30s lol .
Now I want another Mesa cab lol . But I love the huge sound of the BV

 

[Eazy-ESP]

Just make sure you are using a tube screamer with the r trademark on the logo too. Everything has to be golden era.

 

[ZEN Amps]

Hello Everyone!

I was curious what the general opinion was on the commonly referred to “Golden Era” 2000-2004 Mesa V30s loaded in those Combo Straight / Slant OS cabs.

Are they really much better than the others?
Anyone have any experience with them compared to the modern 2020s Cabs?
Are they worth the hype?, etc.

Any and all thoughts are welcome and appreciated!

They're not better or worse, just a little less aggressive around 5-6k. If you're into smoother V30 tones, they're worth exploring. If you want more bite and sting, every other era V30 is likely more suitable.

 

[FuriousMopar1968]

They're not better or worse, just a little less aggressive around 5-6k. If you're into smoother V30 tones, they're worth exploring. If you want more bite and sting, every other era V30 is likely more suitable.

Thanks for the info! I’ve heard alot about people calling the modern V30s more fizzy I guess that could be the why then. I saw a few Glen Fricker SMG videos on those cabs but was more curious on others real world experience with them.