Great interview, Doug! Thank you for going in depth with John & Maddi on the unique features that make the JP~2C such an amazing amplifier! I look forward to watching the additional videos.
Great interview. It is awesome to hear about the development of this amp. Thanks for including Maddi. I can't wait for the other 2 videos, to hear and see the features of this amp and to see the rig you put together.
Chris, THANKS, as always for your MUCH appreciated kind words and enthusiasm. And yes, Maddi is THE BEST!!! Super excited about the next two videos as well, great to hear that you are as well:)
Hey Mark! With GREAT pleasure - it is an AWESOME amp and is shockingly good... make that GREAT in the combo format. Appreciate your watching and taking the time to share you kind words - THANKS ~ Doug:)
Thanks for the great interview! Really loved the Mesa Quad preamp story, as I can remember the photo of John with this huge rack containing also the Quad preamp - I think taken during the When Dream and Day unite sessions. Actually Quad was also my first Mesa unit, still having it to this day as well! I think John needs to make really some mesa library video, it would be totally cool to see him playing those older units especially! Not sure if the next too videos are already filmed, if not please ask him if he still owns any of the Ibanez JPMs - I suppose yes, and it'd be totally cool to see him playing them again at least for the testing purposes of those old mesas ;)
I am shocked they fit all that into a combo. Pretty cool. Probably another amp I can't afford....the JP2C inspired me to use a global eq for my Mesa Nomad 100. I put 12ay7 tubes in V1 and V2. I get great results with it. I wonder how heavy it is?
Hey JRP. IT'S HEAVY!!! So the crazy cool thing is that by design the heads and combos were crafted so the same chassis could fit where ever! GREAT to hear this amp inspired you to make some tweaks on your Nomad 100 - way to go! THANKS for watching and for taking the time to jump in on the convo!!!
Hey! Thanks for watching and taking to the time to share your kind words - MUCH appreciated. And yes, the ML Sound Lab stuff AND Fluff are AWESOME!!! Cheers ~ Doug:)
This is a killer interview! Thanks Doug! Out of curiosity - and I may have missed this in the video - does the term limited just mean limited production every year or is it an actual limited production run where you’re only going to make them for a limited time? Would love to own one of these one day but it might be a minute 😂
THANKS D! It is my understanding that was and is a limited production run per the units produced. However... I'm not gonna say there will never be another run because like yourself this to me is a GREAT form factor. I WAS more than just a bit curious how the high gain tones would translate to the combo and the C90, and I was totally blown away. Boogie's cabs IMHO are second to none, and in my mind that now includes 1x12 combos being a worthy option for super high gain tones. And... my Mark IIC+ origingally SHIPPED as a combo before it got housed in a head shell, so it's not a totally a new concept! THANKS for watching, the kind words and for taking the time to jump into the convo!!!
@@DougDopplerMusic thank you for your reply! That’s fantastic to hear. It seems like the perfect answer for those of us who would like to experience the JP2C but don’t have the space for the head and cab.
Hey Soloist:) Thanks for watching AND for taking the time to jump in on the comments. So I've been playing pretty much nonstop using the built-in CabClone (I own 2 Cab Clone IRs and LOVE THEM) and a bit to my surprise I've been LOVING It. Akin to using different cabinets and EQ'ing to taste, I've been spending a LOT of time playing direct with this amp and like I said LOVING it. Look forward to hearing your thoughts when the second 'demo' video comes out if you get a chance to watch. Thanks again for watching this video and taking the time to share your thoughts:)
@@DougDopplerMusic Glad to hear it, I have the JP2C head and Mark VII, and the CabClone IR in the VII is lightyears beyond the original CabClone in the JP. I feel like the JP is behind the times with the older CabClone, but I mean, it's still somewhat usable, and regardless, the JP2C is still a great amp.
When John was talking about the Pull Pot for gain, and drive pedals, this guy missed a great opportunity for 2 important questions- With "up to 20dB of boost" on the guitar, what you do set that boost level at for live use? How do you use that pull pot live? You know, real-world use situations.
I wish they had included the newer Cab Clone IR. From my experience, the Cab Clone IR performs much better than the older Cab Clone when sending the signal to the FOH.
Hey Mark. I'm actively working on the next video/s and noting that I"m a fellow Cab Clone IR fanatic, I've been SUPER impressed with the direct tones I've been getting. Look forward to potentially hearing your thoughts. THANKS for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts:)
I feel like he definitely glossed over the differences between a Mesa Black Shadow and a Mesa V30. The Black Shadow sounds great for cleans, but it's not going to deliver the tone the Mesa V30 is known for in terms of a high gain metal tone.
Hey Random Guy:) So allow me to revisit this. This combo does a SHOCKINGLY great job with high gain tones. I LIVE by my 'oversized' Recto cabs. This little beast REALLY delivers in the area I was a bit concerned it might not, not the least of which being it's an open back enclosure. It REALLY speaks to the depth of field the original Boogie cab delivers. Hope that helps. THANKS for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts - BOTH appreciated:)
@@DougDopplerMusic It's still a very different sounding speaker from the Mesa 8 ohm V30 though, isn't it? I like both speakers. I love the MC90 with the Mesa Lonestar, for example. but it's quite different sounding from a V30. much more smooth (even though the 8 ohm Mesa V30 is already smoother than most other V30s)
Hey Mike - thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts. Not sure where you're located, but I'm here in sunny California, not far from Boogie and everything, and I mean everything has gone through the roof price wise, another contributor to why so much gear on the market is made overseas. The same people I met when I picked up my Mark IIB from the factory over 40 years ago are still there today. Keeping great employees for that long speaks to the integrity of Randall Smith and his passion for the utmost quality in design and construction. Excellence does not come cheap, and while this amp is not inexpensive, it's not mass produced in some sweat shop overseas by someone who doesn't know a speaker cable from an instrument cable. Quality is always worth paying for in my book, and knowing the care my friends there have for a great experience for the end user, I know there so not about just charging big bucks 'just because'. Manufacturers are leaving the state in droves and Boogies has stayed true to their vision, values and people. You get what you pay for. That's my two cents, and regardless, I appreciate your taking the time to watch and share your thoughts ~ Doug;)
@@DougDopplerMusic hmm.. I watched some technicians videos on YT that serviced many boogie amps. I have doubts of buying one now. There are several problems with those amps regarding reliability and servicing. Look at psionic audio or Brad's guitar garage channel for details. Amps are in same price range as Bogner or Friedman now, but quality of circuit seems to be worse.
@@pz1792 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I can only speak from my experience. With the exception of various tubes, my Boogies have been rock solid, be it the Mark IIB I bought new back in the day through to my JP~2C, Mark VII, and Badlander. Personally, been super impressed with them all the way around. Thanks again for watching and sharing your thoughts:)
Hey Steve, thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts. So I live in California, not too far from where the Mesa/Boogie factory is located. Unlike the vast majority of the amps on the market Boogie not only manufactures things in the continental US, but does so in a state that is one of the most expensive to live and operate in. This is one of the finest amps I've EVER played, and you don't get quality by cutting corners. As Maddi pointed out, the JP~2Cs travel everywhere and are reliable and awesome. With zero snarkyness I'll say that you get what you pay for and for the people who opt to buy this amp, they're gonna love everything they get. The design and execution thereof are nothing short of AWESOME:) Thanks for watching, and taking the time to share your thought, both appreciated:)
@@DougDopplerMusic Yeah, good luck getting a tech to work on it when shit goes down hill. With how good the modulars are now, and how many great amps are on the used market THAT price tag is bad business.
@@b1gnutt Hey, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. First off, the only thing I've ever had 'go wrong' with any of my Boogies was tubes. LOTS of road miles and totally dependable, for me. Per the modular rig thing, that adds some additional points of failure and usually the need for a power amp, not a flyable solution like my Mark V 25 which I bring on the plane in a carry on. And thankfully I'm close to Boogie in case I have anything I need addressed, and they are THE place I'd suggest anybody in the States consider going to first. They're a great company with a ton of OG employees who care a lot more than the day workers making many of the amps on the market these days. While I value your input (seriously, always good to see outside of one's bubble IMHO), I don't agree with your take on things. Regardless, I DO appreciate your watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers ~ Doug;)
4:00 "So the amp that's in the 112 combo is identical to the one that is in the headshell, is that correct?" "Exactly." And, end video. Hahahaha. Just kidding. But I mean come on, they took the head and shoved it in a half-back 112. There's not much else to it.
Hey J:). I actually disagree - there is a HUGE difference between a 1x12 combo and a head an 1x12, 2x12, or 4x12 cab pairing. It is where the whole Boogie thing started and because of the way the sound comes out of the back of the enclosure it is a VERY different animal on stage. Regardless, THANKS for watching and taking the time to comment - BOTH appreciated:)
@@DougDopplerMusic That has nothing to do with the amp and everything to do with the cabinet and speaker. When I unplug my Mark IV combo and plug it into a half back 112 with the same speaker, it sounds identical. Take that amp chassis and put it in a head shell, plug that head back into my combo cabinet, guess what? Still sounds the same, with the exact same functionality. The video is great and was a pleasure to watch. But my point still stands. Anything new I learned in this video was about the amp's history, and nothing to do with the fact this is a combo version. You can even hear that in John's voice the way he says "exactly" when you ask him that.
It's really sad to see how Mesa prices are sky rocketted in Europe. 6000€for this amp and 1900€for a 4x12, 600€ more than 2 years ago. It's unbelievable and to me unjustifiable. I've ever used Mesa, for almost 20 years, I sold my last one to try another amp and I'l never buy another Mesa again brand new, at these prices is a matter of principle, it's a theft.
Hello Hagstrom - thanks for watching and thanks for time to share your thoughts, both appreciated. Over the past two years a few things have happened here in my beloved California, where Boogies are designed and manufactured. Prices for components and shipping thereof have skyrocketed. Getting goods shipped overseas has also become more expensive. I feel you as a musician, but as a reference point, an new iPhones is an obscene amount of money these days, and just about everyone seems to have one. On the box they say designed in California, but aside from that, it's all done abroad. The jobs, the manufacturing and everything has been sent overseas. If that phone were made in California people would probably be saying that same thing you are about the cost. While I value you're taking the time to share your thoughts, I also know that the great people at Boogie who have stood by the same factory and people I've known for decades. They're doing the right thing and while it IS expensive as all get out in Europe, the reasons aren't as black and white as they might seem. That's my two cents. Like I said, thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts - both appreciated:)
@@DougDopplerMusic Thanks Doug for the reply, I agree with you. And I know you, as a musician too, understand how frustrating can be this situation for guys like me Mesa aficionados, long time users that see those insane prices. I also understand the increasing components and parts costs. This is the situation we have to deal with now. Thanks again, hope this sitution will change soon, allowing us to buy Mesa again. All the best.
@@pucaccio io li capisco eh, ci mancherebbe. Per 20 anni ho usato Dual rectifier, triple, mark IV, quad, studio preamp, multiwatt e sinceramente di soldi per loro ne ho spesi tanti, non ho guardato ad altri marchi. Ora però credo che certi marchi con la scusa del "E' aumentato tutto" se ne stiano approfittando un pò. Perchè non ci sono intermediari, secondo me la questione Gibson ha influenzato la cosa in un certo modo. Quando si renderanno conto che in Europa il mercato del nuovo sarà un fallimento o avranno in stock un macello di roba, forse cominceranno ad abbassare le pretese. E questo droga anche il mercato dell'usato perchè tanti aumentano i prezzi per strumenti che fino a ieri ti tiravano sopra, non parlo di vintage ma di strumenti che non voleva nessuno. Parlo tipo delle Recto anni 2000 che tutti odiavano e te le vendono come le multiwatt che son nuove ed è anche giustificato (come tutte le nuove uscite.
Hey:) So as I mentioned in a previous comment, Boogie still opts to manufacture these amps in California. I've been going to the same factory for 40 years, and you not only get the amp, you get the people and the experience behind that legacy. It's not a cheap amp, but in IMHO, there are none better. Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts - both appreciated;)
We live in an age where you can get great tone with a lot of affordable options. But if you want made in US to the highest quality build possible that is what you are paying for. Cant expect that amount of quality work and labor and expect them to work for pennies.
@@matthewduncan9405 HIGHEST QUALITY BUILD? Have you seen inside of a Mesa? Its a cluster fuck. Ive owned a RK2, Roadster, Dual rec mw, Mark v25, Nomad55, Solo rec, Rectoverb and currently own a Badlander and Rectifier preamp....that being said, they are great amps but highest quality? Not by a long shot.
Get the plugin, then 😂 Just wait a few years, the secondary market is your friend. I got a Mark IV for $900cad, a few years back. The more people complain about high prices, the more likely they are to ship their factory to China. If you want a cheap amp, get a Joyo Zombie, made in China, great value. There are lots of cheap apps out there. I'd rather Mesa keep the quality high, and we keep our eyes peeled for a deal, when the dentist gets bored. 😂😂
Great interview, Doug! Thank you for going in depth with John & Maddi on the unique features that make the JP~2C such an amazing amplifier! I look forward to watching the additional videos.
MANY thanks Trent - MUCH appreciated at all levels. And YES, AMAZING amp, working on the sequels as we 'speak'!!!
Great interview. It is awesome to hear about the development of this amp. Thanks for including Maddi. I can't wait for the other 2 videos, to hear and see the features of this amp and to see the rig you put together.
Chris, THANKS, as always for your MUCH appreciated kind words and enthusiasm. And yes, Maddi is THE BEST!!! Super excited about the next two videos as well, great to hear that you are as well:)
These were fantastic questions! I really enjoyed this interview.
Hey Nick - THANKS for watching and taking the time to share your kind words - APPRECIATED;)
Always amazing interviews, Doug!!! 🤘🥳
Well THANK YOU my friends! THIS was SO MUCH FUN. Thanks for taking the time to watch and jump in on the comments:)
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Great interview!
Hey JK! MANY thanks for watching and taking the time to share your kind words!!!
Doug, thank you for sharing as killer vid! Have been waiting for this combo for long time. Sweet!! Thank you
Hey Mark! With GREAT pleasure - it is an AWESOME amp and is shockingly good... make that GREAT in the combo format. Appreciate your watching and taking the time to share you kind words - THANKS ~ Doug:)
Great interview Doug, very well spoken and it flows very well.
THANKS Zack - MUCH appreciated. Ditto for watching and taking the time to share you kind words:)
Thanks for the great interview! Really loved the Mesa Quad preamp story, as I can remember the photo of John with this huge rack containing also the Quad preamp - I think taken during the When Dream and Day unite sessions. Actually Quad was also my first Mesa unit, still having it to this day as well! I think John needs to make really some mesa library video, it would be totally cool to see him playing those older units especially! Not sure if the next too videos are already filmed, if not please ask him if he still owns any of the Ibanez JPMs - I suppose yes, and it'd be totally cool to see him playing them again at least for the testing purposes of those old mesas ;)
Incredible interview, better than most! Thanks for this!
Dave - MUCH appreciated! Thanks for that!
❤ 🤘💪 🔊🎸🔥🎶 Great interview, guys! You Rock!!! Can't wait to try out that combo.
ERIC!!! Thanks my friend - appreciated, and yes, you're going to LOVE IT!!!
I am shocked they fit all that into a combo. Pretty cool. Probably another amp I can't afford....the JP2C inspired me to use a global eq for my Mesa Nomad 100. I put 12ay7 tubes in V1 and V2. I get great results with it. I wonder how heavy it is?
Hey JRP. IT'S HEAVY!!! So the crazy cool thing is that by design the heads and combos were crafted so the same chassis could fit where ever! GREAT to hear this amp inspired you to make some tweaks on your Nomad 100 - way to go! THANKS for watching and for taking the time to jump in on the convo!!!
I specifically listen to this interview because I want to learn how to tune ML sound lab fluff 2C amp sim. And it's very informative. Thanks.
Hey! Thanks for watching and taking to the time to share your kind words - MUCH appreciated. And yes, the ML Sound Lab stuff AND Fluff are AWESOME!!! Cheers ~ Doug:)
This is a killer interview! Thanks Doug! Out of curiosity - and I may have missed this in the video - does the term limited just mean limited production every year or is it an actual limited production run where you’re only going to make them for a limited time? Would love to own one of these one day but it might be a minute 😂
THANKS D! It is my understanding that was and is a limited production run per the units produced. However... I'm not gonna say there will never be another run because like yourself this to me is a GREAT form factor. I WAS more than just a bit curious how the high gain tones would translate to the combo and the C90, and I was totally blown away. Boogie's cabs IMHO are second to none, and in my mind that now includes 1x12 combos being a worthy option for super high gain tones. And... my Mark IIC+ origingally SHIPPED as a combo before it got housed in a head shell, so it's not a totally a new concept! THANKS for watching, the kind words and for taking the time to jump into the convo!!!
@@DougDopplerMusic thank you for your reply! That’s fantastic to hear. It seems like the perfect answer for those of us who would like to experience the JP2C but don’t have the space for the head and cab.
Fantastic interview Doug!
Hey Chris! Thanks for watching and taking time to share your kind words - MUCH appreciated:)
Very cool, the Cab Clone IR function is the last update it needs to get up to speed with the competition. Great amp regardless :)
Hey Soloist:) Thanks for watching AND for taking the time to jump in on the comments. So I've been playing pretty much nonstop using the built-in CabClone (I own 2 Cab Clone IRs and LOVE THEM) and a bit to my surprise I've been LOVING It. Akin to using different cabinets and EQ'ing to taste, I've been spending a LOT of time playing direct with this amp and like I said LOVING it. Look forward to hearing your thoughts when the second 'demo' video comes out if you get a chance to watch. Thanks again for watching this video and taking the time to share your thoughts:)
@@DougDopplerMusic Glad to hear it, I have the JP2C head and Mark VII, and the CabClone IR in the VII is lightyears beyond the original CabClone in the JP. I feel like the JP is behind the times with the older CabClone, but I mean, it's still somewhat usable, and regardless, the JP2C is still a great amp.
When John was talking about the Pull Pot for gain, and drive pedals, this guy missed a great opportunity for 2 important questions-
With "up to 20dB of boost" on the guitar, what you do set that boost level at for live use?
How do you use that pull pot live?
You know, real-world use situations.
Lets see all his old rigs and guitars, would he awesome
INDEED!!!
Perfect !
THANK YOU !
£4800. £4800. There are no words
I wish they had included the newer Cab Clone IR. From my experience, the Cab Clone IR performs much better than the older Cab Clone when sending the signal to the FOH.
Hey Mark. I'm actively working on the next video/s and noting that I"m a fellow Cab Clone IR fanatic, I've been SUPER impressed with the direct tones I've been getting. Look forward to potentially hearing your thoughts. THANKS for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts:)
I feel like he definitely glossed over the differences between a Mesa Black Shadow and a Mesa V30. The Black Shadow sounds great for cleans, but it's not going to deliver the tone the Mesa V30 is known for in terms of a high gain metal tone.
Hey Random Guy:) So allow me to revisit this. This combo does a SHOCKINGLY great job with high gain tones. I LIVE by my 'oversized' Recto cabs. This little beast REALLY delivers in the area I was a bit concerned it might not, not the least of which being it's an open back enclosure. It REALLY speaks to the depth of field the original Boogie cab delivers. Hope that helps. THANKS for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts - BOTH appreciated:)
@@DougDopplerMusic It's still a very different sounding speaker from the Mesa 8 ohm V30 though, isn't it? I like both speakers. I love the MC90 with the Mesa Lonestar, for example. but it's quite different sounding from a V30. much more smooth (even though the 8 ohm Mesa V30 is already smoother than most other V30s)
That is not John, it is an AI emulation of John does the talking. John plays guitar.
That's funny:)
First to like this, awesome Doug
BRENTON! Thanks mate:)
$4300 + tax OOOFFFF
Hey Mike - thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts. Not sure where you're located, but I'm here in sunny California, not far from Boogie and everything, and I mean everything has gone through the roof price wise, another contributor to why so much gear on the market is made overseas. The same people I met when I picked up my Mark IIB from the factory over 40 years ago are still there today. Keeping great employees for that long speaks to the integrity of Randall Smith and his passion for the utmost quality in design and construction. Excellence does not come cheap, and while this amp is not inexpensive, it's not mass produced in some sweat shop overseas by someone who doesn't know a speaker cable from an instrument cable. Quality is always worth paying for in my book, and knowing the care my friends there have for a great experience for the end user, I know there so not about just charging big bucks 'just because'. Manufacturers are leaving the state in droves and Boogies has stayed true to their vision, values and people. You get what you pay for. That's my two cents, and regardless, I appreciate your taking the time to watch and share your thoughts ~ Doug;)
@@DougDopplerMusic hmm.. I watched some technicians videos on YT that serviced many boogie amps. I have doubts of buying one now. There are several problems with those amps regarding reliability and servicing. Look at psionic audio or Brad's guitar garage channel for details. Amps are in same price range as Bogner or Friedman now, but quality of circuit seems to be worse.
@@pz1792they're difficult to work on, because they have so many analogue features
@@pz1792 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I can only speak from my experience. With the exception of various tubes, my Boogies have been rock solid, be it the Mark IIB I bought new back in the day through to my JP~2C, Mark VII, and Badlander. Personally, been super impressed with them all the way around. Thanks again for watching and sharing your thoughts:)
4300. High price
Hey Steve, thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts. So I live in California, not too far from where the Mesa/Boogie factory is located. Unlike the vast majority of the amps on the market Boogie not only manufactures things in the continental US, but does so in a state that is one of the most expensive to live and operate in. This is one of the finest amps I've EVER played, and you don't get quality by cutting corners. As Maddi pointed out, the JP~2Cs travel everywhere and are reliable and awesome. With zero snarkyness I'll say that you get what you pay for and for the people who opt to buy this amp, they're gonna love everything they get. The design and execution thereof are nothing short of AWESOME:) Thanks for watching, and taking the time to share your thought, both appreciated:)
@@DougDopplerMusic Yeah, good luck getting a tech to work on it when shit goes down hill. With how good the modulars are now, and how many great amps are on the used market THAT price tag is bad business.
@@b1gnutt Hey, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. First off, the only thing I've ever had 'go wrong' with any of my Boogies was tubes. LOTS of road miles and totally dependable, for me. Per the modular rig thing, that adds some additional points of failure and usually the need for a power amp, not a flyable solution like my Mark V 25 which I bring on the plane in a carry on. And thankfully I'm close to Boogie in case I have anything I need addressed, and they are THE place I'd suggest anybody in the States consider going to first. They're a great company with a ton of OG employees who care a lot more than the day workers making many of the amps on the market these days. While I value your input (seriously, always good to see outside of one's bubble IMHO), I don't agree with your take on things. Regardless, I DO appreciate your watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers ~ Doug;)
4:00 "So the amp that's in the 112 combo is identical to the one that is in the headshell, is that correct?"
"Exactly."
And, end video. Hahahaha. Just kidding. But I mean come on, they took the head and shoved it in a half-back 112. There's not much else to it.
Hey J:). I actually disagree - there is a HUGE difference between a 1x12 combo and a head an 1x12, 2x12, or 4x12 cab pairing. It is where the whole Boogie thing started and because of the way the sound comes out of the back of the enclosure it is a VERY different animal on stage. Regardless, THANKS for watching and taking the time to comment - BOTH appreciated:)
@@DougDopplerMusic That has nothing to do with the amp and everything to do with the cabinet and speaker. When I unplug my Mark IV combo and plug it into a half back 112 with the same speaker, it sounds identical. Take that amp chassis and put it in a head shell, plug that head back into my combo cabinet, guess what? Still sounds the same, with the exact same functionality.
The video is great and was a pleasure to watch. But my point still stands.
Anything new I learned in this video was about the amp's history, and nothing to do with the fact this is a combo version. You can even hear that in John's voice the way he says "exactly" when you ask him that.
It's really sad to see how Mesa prices are sky rocketted in Europe. 6000€for this amp and 1900€for a 4x12, 600€ more than 2 years ago. It's unbelievable and to me unjustifiable. I've ever used Mesa, for almost 20 years, I sold my last one to try another amp and I'l never buy another Mesa again brand new, at these prices is a matter of principle, it's a theft.
Hello Hagstrom - thanks for watching and thanks for time to share your thoughts, both appreciated. Over the past two years a few things have happened here in my beloved California, where Boogies are designed and manufactured. Prices for components and shipping thereof have skyrocketed. Getting goods shipped overseas has also become more expensive. I feel you as a musician, but as a reference point, an new iPhones is an obscene amount of money these days, and just about everyone seems to have one. On the box they say designed in California, but aside from that, it's all done abroad. The jobs, the manufacturing and everything has been sent overseas. If that phone were made in California people would probably be saying that same thing you are about the cost. While I value you're taking the time to share your thoughts, I also know that the great people at Boogie who have stood by the same factory and people I've known for decades. They're doing the right thing and while it IS expensive as all get out in Europe, the reasons aren't as black and white as they might seem. That's my two cents. Like I said, thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts - both appreciated:)
@@DougDopplerMusic Thanks Doug for the reply, I agree with you. And I know you, as a musician too, understand how frustrating can be this situation for guys like me Mesa aficionados, long time users that see those insane prices. I also understand the increasing components and parts costs. This is the situation we have to deal with now. Thanks again, hope this sitution will change soon, allowing us to buy Mesa again. All the best.
@@Hagstrom4everPeppe! Che dire se non "onesto"?
@@pucaccio io li capisco eh, ci mancherebbe. Per 20 anni ho usato Dual rectifier, triple, mark IV, quad, studio preamp, multiwatt e sinceramente di soldi per loro ne ho spesi tanti, non ho guardato ad altri marchi. Ora però credo che certi marchi con la scusa del "E' aumentato tutto" se ne stiano approfittando un pò. Perchè non ci sono intermediari, secondo me la questione Gibson ha influenzato la cosa in un certo modo. Quando si renderanno conto che in Europa il mercato del nuovo sarà un fallimento o avranno in stock un macello di roba, forse cominceranno ad abbassare le pretese. E questo droga anche il mercato dell'usato perchè tanti aumentano i prezzi per strumenti che fino a ieri ti tiravano sopra, non parlo di vintage ma di strumenti che non voleva nessuno. Parlo tipo delle Recto anni 2000 che tutti odiavano e te le vendono come le multiwatt che son nuove ed è anche giustificato (come tutte le nuove uscite.
@@Hagstrom4ever Yo, THANKS for your message, appreciated. Fairly certain we'll 'meet up again' being fellow Boogie fanatics and all. Cheers ~ Doug;)
For the super rich only. Great 🙄
Hey:) So as I mentioned in a previous comment, Boogie still opts to manufacture these amps in California. I've been going to the same factory for 40 years, and you not only get the amp, you get the people and the experience behind that legacy. It's not a cheap amp, but in IMHO, there are none better. Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts - both appreciated;)
We live in an age where you can get great tone with a lot of affordable options.
But if you want made in US to the highest quality build possible that is what you are paying for. Cant expect that amount of quality work and labor and expect them to work for pennies.
@@matthewduncan9405 HIGHEST QUALITY BUILD? Have you seen inside of a Mesa? Its a cluster fuck. Ive owned a RK2, Roadster, Dual rec mw, Mark v25, Nomad55, Solo rec, Rectoverb and currently own a Badlander and Rectifier preamp....that being said, they are great amps but highest quality? Not by a long shot.
Get the plugin, then 😂
Just wait a few years, the secondary market is your friend.
I got a Mark IV for $900cad, a few years back.
The more people complain about high prices, the more likely they are to ship their factory to China.
If you want a cheap amp, get a Joyo Zombie, made in China, great value.
There are lots of cheap apps out there. I'd rather Mesa keep the quality high, and we keep our eyes peeled for a deal, when the dentist gets bored. 😂😂