After much pondering I am now close to getting a head. I have narrowed it down to two, an RM100 or a Mesa Dual Recto. I have longed for a Dual Recto for many years but it was recently suggested that I look into the Randall MTS heads. I did and am now having second thoughts about the Recto.
This being an MTS forum, I ask you to sell me the MTS over the Recto. Probably innapropriate here, but if you feel the Recto has the goods let me know why. The MTS is looking good now for flexibility and the fact that I can import one into Australia with no power voltage hassles. However I could get a Voodoo Amps Modded Recto (240V) from NY USA that solves this problem for a bit over USD$2100. The Randall will still be cheaper but a couple hundred bucks is not a factor.
I know I must not make a decision without playing the gear. Still waiting for my local shop to get a Randall MTS head to try out. The only thing I worry about is getting an MTS, not liking it and saying to myself "You fool, you always wanted a Recto, why did you sway at the last minute!!"
Think tones like Morgoth or Helmet (different I know). I want low power chords that are thick, menacing yet defined. No artificial "hair metal" sounds. I want organic tones. Can the MTS replication be as good as the original?.....or better??
Stock Gibson '76 Explorer (2007)
This being an MTS forum, I ask you to sell me the MTS over the Recto. Probably innapropriate here, but if you feel the Recto has the goods let me know why. The MTS is looking good now for flexibility and the fact that I can import one into Australia with no power voltage hassles. However I could get a Voodoo Amps Modded Recto (240V) from NY USA that solves this problem for a bit over USD$2100. The Randall will still be cheaper but a couple hundred bucks is not a factor.
I know I must not make a decision without playing the gear. Still waiting for my local shop to get a Randall MTS head to try out. The only thing I worry about is getting an MTS, not liking it and saying to myself "You fool, you always wanted a Recto, why did you sway at the last minute!!"
Think tones like Morgoth or Helmet (different I know). I want low power chords that are thick, menacing yet defined. No artificial "hair metal" sounds. I want organic tones. Can the MTS replication be as good as the original?.....or better??
Stock Gibson '76 Explorer (2007)