Mesa TC-100

[Junk Yard Dog]

Some clips of it sounds pretty badass, but I don't see a lot of chatter about this amp. Anyone play it?

 

[gtrwun]

Some clips of it sounds pretty badass, but I don't see a lot of chatter about this amp. Anyone play it?

I was in another thread here a few minutes ago and there were 2 clips of the TC100 that both sounded really, really good to me. Peaked my interest for sure. I agree though, not much talk about it here?

 

[Faded Abyss]

I would have been upset if I got a TC 50 before the 100 came out. I would get one if I had a use for an amp that was capable of getting really loud (at that price point).

I am curious to see what the next gen rectifier and mark series will be like if they do them

 

[andross182]

If I ever pick up another head it will probably be a TC-100. The built in attenuation is a huge plus for the amp, I do feel bad for TC-50 purchasers though, but Mesa is kind of known for doing things like this...

Mini rectifier --> Rectoverb 25
Mark V: 25 --> Mark V:35

etc etc

 

[Deleted member 8761]

I would have been upset if I got a TC 50 before the 100 came out. I would get one if I had a use for an amp that was capable of getting really loud (at that price point).

I am curious to see what the next gen rectifier and mark series will be like if they do them

Master volume, anyone?

 

[Faded Abyss]

I would have been upset if I got a TC 50 before the 100 came out. I would get one if I had a use for an amp that was capable of getting really loud (at that price point).

I am curious to see what the next gen rectifier and mark series will be like if they do them

Master volume, anyone?

The lower the volume (or more you attenuate), the less usage you are getting out of the amp. I could find cheaper amps to not use at their full potential.

The katana gets very loud and I have it on .5 watts at the price of $220 vs $2,200 for the TC100. I have a few amp heads already, too

 

[jasonP]

I’ve played one and I thought all 3 channels sounded great! Some very cool features that to my ears make a tonal difference and every mode sounds excellent. Coming from other Mesa amps that I’ve played, rectifiers, marks this TC100 is my favorite of them. Very easy to dial in, great tone right out of the box, sounds good both quiet and loud. If I was looking for a 3 channel amp this amp would be at the top of my list. Both crunch and lead channels have something going on that just sounds killer, and the tight switch gets you some seriously modern and aggressive boosted tones.
If you get a chance, check this amp out man!

 

[Junk Yard Dog]

I’ve played one and I thought all 3 channels sounded great! Some very cool features that to my ears make a tonal difference and every mode sounds excellent. Coming from other Mesa amps that I’ve played, rectifiers, marks this TC100 is my favorite of them. Very easy to dial in, great tone right out of the box, sounds good both quiet and loud. If I was looking for a 3 channel amp this amp would be at the top of my list. Both crunch and lead channels have something going on that just sounds killer, and the tight switch gets you some seriously modern and aggressive boosted tones.
If you get a chance, check this amp out man!

So the question is, can the TC-100 cut through the mix live like a angry, pissed off Marshall, albiet maybe a bit more compressed and polished, but still cut without being harsh but also not get lost??

The clips of them engaging the tight switch reminds me of something of a pissed off Marshall, but less piercing, maybe in the room?

 

[MistaGuitah]

I did a search for the TC on this forum and earlier threads seemed like the TC took an initial bashing. It seemed to be described as kind of a generic sounding amplifier. This struck me as a little odd because I played one not so long ago and it sounded really good. I thought it had a fairly characteristic Mesa Boogie sound. In fact I wonder if it's based on a Dual Rectifier because it kind of gave off that vibe in my opinion.

 

[Junk Yard Dog]

I did a search for the TC on this forum and earlier threads seemed like the TC took an initial bashing. It seemed to be described as kind of a generic sounding amplifier. This struck me as a little odd because I played one not so long ago and it sounded really good. I thought it had a fairly characteristic Mesa Boogie sound. In fact I wonder if it's based on a Dual Rectifier because it kind of gave off that vibe in my opinion.

Yup, agreed. I've been reading a lot of threads. It will never be angry pissed off Marshall, we know that. But, if it can cut like a Marshall and have some british flavor, that would be great. One guy put it best that a lot of Mesa guys did not turn on to it at first, because they were not hearing a Mark or Recto Mesa, but something different. I'm sure a lot of Marshall guys, like me, may not take to it either, but I've had nothing but modded Marshalls over the years (early DSLs, JCM 800, Budda, Bogner Helios, Splawn, etc.), and sometimes, they can be a bit harsh, so I'm looking at the Mesa to maybe be less harsh, but still cut and have some Marshall flavor.

I read that it is actually based on the Royal Atlantic, but it has more of what we would want for mid-to-high gain.

Quite a few guys complained the loop sucked tone, but subsequent threads showed that they were playing a bedroom volumes and Mesa recommends the channel masters need to be at least on 10 to noon and you use the overall Output to control volume.

I've got money to burn and plan on selling my Splawn, but I'm not sure I'm gonna spend $3500 on a BE-Deluxe. But I'd love to play one! ...The TC-100 has some great features and I love that you can attenuate for smaller stages, which I tend to play, but still get 4 quad tube punch.

 

[psychodave]

I would have been upset if I got a TC 50 before the 100 came out. I would get one if I had a use for an amp that was capable of getting really loud (at that price point).

I am curious to see what the next gen rectifier and mark series will be like if they do them

Master volume, anyone?

The lower the volume (or more you attenuate), the less usage you are getting out of the amp. I could find cheaper amps to not use at their full potential.

The katana gets very loud and I have it on .5 watts at the price of $220 vs $2,200 for the TC100. I have a few amp heads already, too

You make a valid point. Now look at the price point for some of these single channel amps $3,500+ with a 90 day warranty.

The TC is a 3 channel amp with tons of features and you know it’s made in the USA. 5 year warranty too. Talk about standing behind their product for years after purchase.

 

[thiswaythatway]

I did a search for the TC on this forum and earlier threads seemed like the TC took an initial bashing. It seemed to be described as kind of a generic sounding amplifier. This struck me as a little odd because I played one not so long ago and it sounded really good. I thought it had a fairly characteristic Mesa Boogie sound. In fact I wonder if it's based on a Dual Rectifier because it kind of gave off that vibe in my opinion.

You have to ignore most internet BS unless it's opinions of people you trust and know, or just go out and play the amp. Some guys think their opinion is fact and will go to lengths to validate their own BS. It happened here often but a few of the most guilty culprits don't post here anymore. They might be lost in a matrix somewhere.

 

[Mailman1971]

I did a search for the TC on this forum and earlier threads seemed like the TC took an initial bashing. It seemed to be described as kind of a generic sounding amplifier. This struck me as a little odd because I played one not so long ago and it sounded really good. I thought it had a fairly characteristic Mesa Boogie sound. In fact I wonder if it's based on a Dual Rectifier because it kind of gave off that vibe in my opinion.

You have to ignore most internet BS unless it's opinions of people you trust and know, or just go out and play the amp. Some guys think their opinion is fact and will go to lengths to validate their own BS. It happened here often but a few of the most guilty culprits don't post here anymore. They might be lost in a matrix somewhere.

Did someone just order a Rizza??
.... sorry mean Pizza??

 

[psychodave]

I did a search for the TC on this forum and earlier threads seemed like the TC took an initial bashing. It seemed to be described as kind of a generic sounding amplifier. This struck me as a little odd because I played one not so long ago and it sounded really good. I thought it had a fairly characteristic Mesa Boogie sound. In fact I wonder if it's based on a Dual Rectifier because it kind of gave off that vibe in my opinion.

You have to ignore most internet BS unless it's opinions of people you trust and know, or just go out and play the amp. Some guys think their opinion is fact and will go to lengths to validate their own BS. It happened here often but a few of the most guilty culprits don't post here anymore. They might be lost in a matrix somewhere.

 

[dfrattaroli]

I did a search for the TC on this forum and earlier threads seemed like the TC took an initial bashing. It seemed to be described as kind of a generic sounding amplifier. This struck me as a little odd because I played one not so long ago and it sounded really good. I thought it had a fairly characteristic Mesa Boogie sound. In fact I wonder if it's based on a Dual Rectifier because it kind of gave off that vibe in my opinion.

You have to ignore most internet BS unless it's opinions of people you trust and know, or just go out and play the amp. Some guys think their opinion is fact and will go to lengths to validate their own BS. It happened here often but a few of the most guilty culprits don't post here anymore. They might be lost in a matrix somewhere.

This. Most internet opinions on gear are based on that person's effort to justify their expense. Nothing more.

 

[Junk Yard Dog]

I got itchy and pulled the trigger on a BE50 Deluxe.