Off Topic mesa stiletto vs. rectifier

[wheres my pick?]

Hello, I am looking at getting a used amp and have found both of these for the same price: mesa triple rectifier and mesa stiletto trident. I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with these amps and/or opinions on the better one. I play many different styles, however it is mainly concentrated around all types of metal and shred. Thanks in advance.

 

[nobozos]

Stiletto is more of an 80's Marshall tone. Triple Rec is more of a modern 90's high gain tone. Based on your type of music, I would choose the Triple Rec. You can still get classic-ish tones from it if you turn your gain down, your presence up, and use an overdrive pedal.

 

[Warg Master]

Ahem! Mini Recto!

 

[TNT]

Two completely different amps (as already mentioned). However, I think I would probably go with the Stiletto. I really don't care for either amp that much, but if I had to choose one and have the ability to deviate from a single sound I would go with the Stiletto (more of a spectrum in my opinion).

You will get more of a "variety" of sounds, including some very metalish ones; the amp is somewhat "glassy", little less dimensional, tubish sounding, especially at high volumn compared to Marshall though.

 

[Dr.Strangenote]

Stiletto, you won't be disappointed in what that amp can do.

Andy Timmons and his Mesa Boogie Stiletto Rig - YouTube

I've owned a Triple Rec, and as much balls that it has, it just wasn't giving me the diversity that other amps can, such as the Mark V did. Plus, tube changes in that Rec will be a thorn in your side if you play it out a lot. The Stiletto II is my next amp that I'd get that could very well eventually replace my Mark V, but we'll visit down that road later in time.

 

[ScoobySteve]

From my ears, the Stiletto has the better lead tone at high gain. Just my .02

Super high gain isn't really my cup o tea anymore, but the stiletto can def get you there just fine.

 

[ScoobySteve]

Though if I may interject, I prefer the RA-100 to both. Way more versatile.

 

[Dr.Strangenote]

The RA-100 is a kick ass amp, but the price tag of those is close to double of what the other two go for new.

 

[wheres my pick?]

I'm contemplating getting a cheaper alternative and saving some money for a new guitar down the road, does anyone have a good alternative to one of these, with a cheaper used priced tag. I'm looking at the peavey xxx (the original version), does anyone have experience with amps like these. Thanks again

 

[ScoobySteve]

I'm contemplating getting a cheaper alternative and saving some money for a new guitar down the road, does anyone have a good alternative to one of these, with a cheaper used priced tag. I'm looking at the peavey xxx (the original version), does anyone have experience with amps like these. Thanks again

That's a pretty monster amp. A loud one too. It has great gain, it was basically step 2 in the Satch signature before it became the JSX head.

It's a great amp with notably great gain channels. Many people still complain about sterile clean channels, but Satch and Peavey basically design theirs to be compatible with pedals. So its +/- thing depending on what your set up is.

But its a solid big amp, with an excellent price tag.

 

[nobozos]

I would go with the Blackstar Venue series. It's very affordable, and they sound great. They have an output wattage for whatever your needs are, but I wouldn't go above a 50 watt. I would rather go with a lower wattage amp and drive the tubes harder for better tone.