Mesa Boogie F100 testata valvolare versatilissima (Santana/Richards/Clapton ecc)

Dettagli : Four rigorously tested 6L6s generate 100 watts of chest-caving power, while four 12AX7s endow the preamp with analog warmth. two channels has independent old-style radio knobs for gain, treble, mid, bass, reverb and master. clean tones of channel 1 and the two high-gain distortion modes of channel 2, while a heavy toggle switch lets you select the amp’s headroom: either 60 or 100 watts. In the rhythm channel, a medium-gain setting with 60 watts of power created definitive blackface-style fat clean, with a resilient feel that was involving and quick enough for every style. Crank the gain here and the F-100 starts to break up with the sweet power crunch that made Keith Richards a legend To create the layered tone that’s featured on almost every great jazz album, I activated the clean channel’s bright feature and reduced the tone on the McInturff guitar, using only the neck pickup. With this setup, I achieved a dark ethereal vibe that retained excellent transients. With the gain and EQ controls dimed, the master on 5 and the power section set for 100 watts of tube thrust, the F-100 produced flawless neo-vintage tones with unbelievable gain à la Beck, Clapton and Santana. Channel 2’s alternate setting is the contour mode,which adds a righteous Rectifier sizzle to the mix, automatically scoops the mids and increases the drive. Those of you who have used a Mesa equipped with a five-bank EQ will recognize this modes tonal shift and extra muscle. Screaming highs and a vicious high-gain assault define this voicing and complete the F-100’s journey through four decades of classic guitar tone.