Marshall JCM800 2203 vs Mesa Triple Rectifer Multi Watt

[Simon Dorn]

0:00 Marshall
2:00 Mesa
4:01 Marshall Left/Mesa right

Little background: I sold my Marshall , got the Boogie, thought wtf? (last post) and got a new used 2203 immediately again.
I like the new 2203 better than the one i had before. Not sure if i need the Boogie though. The Marshall just speaks to me so much more. I gotta accept that.

 

[The~Kid]

Yes

 

[RaceU4her]

the recto sounds a little better glued in the mix i think, the bass breathes a little better with that recto scoop. they are close though

 

[tjnx]

both sound great, not a bad place to be decision-wise. I could see a good reason for either one

 

[DanTravis62]

You do this like once a month @Simon Dorn

Why not just keep a 2203 around instead of going back and forth? You always say you prefer the 2203 for your style of drop tuned death metal, so the grass isnt any greener on the other side, right?

 

[67mike]

Buy a Badlander, then get rid of the other amps.

 

[Techdeth]

I’m kind of shocked how close they sound actually . Must be the boost and your line

 

[Bxlxaxkxe]

Somehow the 2203 sounds heavier

 

[valve]

i like the recto lowend more. but the marshall is more present.
Mix is best of both.

 

[Tone Monster]

Track both/ blend to taste

 

[Geo]

It's no contest, balls vs no balls.

 

[harddriver]

You do this like once a month @Simon Dorn

Why not just keep a 2203 around instead of going back and forth? You always say you prefer the 2203 for your style of drop tuned death metal, so the grass isnt any greener on the other side, right?

I would describe these actions as 'punching himself in the dick'.................repeatedly and often.................

I think both sound good and each have their place in the mix............sometimes you can't get everything you want out of one amp...........As Tonemonster suggests track both and and blend to two amps strengths for an overall killer tone like the pros do in the studio.

 

[Techdeth]

Buy a Badlander, then get rid of the other amps.

I love badlander . Why you like it so much ?

 

[Techdeth]

I would describe these actions as 'punching himself in the dick'.................repeatedly and often.................

I think both sound good and each have their place in the mix............sometimes you can't get everything you want out of one amp...........As Tonemonster suggests track both and and blend to two amps strengths for an overall killer tone like the pros do in the studio.

Some people just like getting new amps . It’s an addiction . But I know you know this too lol

 

[67mike]

I love badlander . Why you like it so much ?

It is the only amp I play, since I bought it. My fleet of Marshalls are collecting dust.

It is a kick ass amp. And there are 1000 different ways to set it up.

 

[Techdeth]

It is the only amp I play, since I bought it. My fleet of Marshalls are collecting dust.

It is a kick ass amp. And there are 1000 different ways to set it up.

That’s cool af . I like it a lot too . I don’t own one but I love it . That or a mt100 would be my choice for next amp

 

[67mike]

That’s cool af . I like it a lot too . I don’t own one but I love it . That or a mt100 would be my choice for next amp

I am so happy I bought the Badlander. Much better amp than my Mark V imho. The built in two notes is a cherry on top of a hot fudge sundae.

 

[VHTStark]

I am so happy I bought the Badlander. Much better amp than my Mark V imho. The built in two notes is a cherry on top of a hot fudge sundae.

Long & McQuade (Canada) has these on for a great price right now and I had been wanting to try one since they first came out, so I took the plunge.

Don't have a lot of play time behind it yet, but it has really impressed me so far!! All 3 modes are fantastic. Punchy, tight, but feels great to play. Response wise, I hear tonality of both my Multi-watt and my jcm 800 in there, although it is tighter and more modern than both.

So ya.....OP may very well dig a Badlander, if he wants to try another Mesa.

 

[67mike]

Long & McQuade (Canada) has these on for a great price right now and I had been wanting to try one since they first came out, so I took the plunge.

Don't have a lot of play time behind it yet, but it has really impressed me so far!! All 3 modes are fantastic. Punchy, tight, but feels great to play. Response wise, I hear tonality of both my Multi-watt and my jcm 800 in there, although it is tighter and more modern than both.

So ya.....OP may very well dig a Badlander, if he wants to try another Mesa.

Awesome!

Yes the Badlander covers my modded jcm 800/ Rectifier itch. That is why I suggested the OP try one out.

 

[Simon Dorn]

You do this like once a month @Simon Dorn

Why not just keep a 2203 around instead of going back and forth? You always say you prefer the 2203 for your style of drop tuned death metal, so the grass isnt any greener on the other side, right?

Yes.
No, it isn't.
I almost always have a 2203 around. Then i have a bad day and i think the sound sucks and it all starts over again.
I could keep a few Amps, but i don't want to, cause on a bad day they all suck anyway.
Guitarist-Disorder-Syndrome, or something like that.