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There is a MESA/BOOGIE DUAL CALIBER DC-10 head for sale at the guitar shop in town.

I played on it, and I really like it, only bad thing is it doesn't have the footswitch...

Anyway, Mic Thompson of Slipknot either used to or still uses this head, and I know for a fact it's got great tone for what I'm looking to do.
^(it was actually Jim Root)

It's for sale at $600, does that sound reasonable?

Also, anybody have any info to add about it, like... Go for it!, or no way, don't buy that...Rock On!

I used to play a DC-3 combo a lot, and loved it. I've honestly NEVER played a Mesa product that I didn't enjoy. If you like it, that seems like a good deal.

BTW, Jim used the DC-10


Originally Posted by JB_From_HellI used to play a DC-3 combo a lot, and loved it. I've honestly NEVER played a Mesa product that I didn't enjoy. If you like it, that seems like a good deal.

BTW, Jim used the DC-10

thank you for the correction, I knew that, and just wasn't thinking when I typed, I like Jim more anyway...

So I think I'm gonna go for it.. get rid of the Fender, order a 2X12quot; cab... make some SIC music... sounds like a good time

Are you gonna run that 15quot; with it, too? That would be brutal!

Those are nice sounding amps. Enjoy it (if you do end up springing for it)!


Originally Posted by JB_From_HellAre you gonna run that 15quot; with it, too? That would be brutal!

The plan is to pick up a 2X12quot; cab for it, but if I get the amp right now, I will be running the 15quot; with it because I can't afford any new cabnets right at the moment.
and Brutal sounds like a very good thing

This amp is a nice work horse. I hae used the DC-3, DC-5, and DC-10 at different times, either as a stand alone amp or in combination with other amps (Line out).

Heavy little buggers these beast are.... But like all Mesa-Boogies theyt can really rock.

Pay no more than 500 for it.


Originally Posted by StratmanPay no more than 500 for it.

If I can't get a good deal on a trade for my HRD then I'm gonna tell 'em I'm not interested.

Rock On Bro

Are you bound to the sound of the DC-10? I have a DC-5 head with a Mesa 4x12 cab (Celestion Vintage 30s). PLENTY of output for my needs. I've got the footswitch as well.

- Keith

Gunner has a DC-10 combo, so maybe he'll chip in at some pont


Originally Posted by KGMESSIERAre you bound to the sound of the DC-10? I have a DC-5 head with a Mesa 4x12 cab (Celestion Vintage 30s). PLENTY of output for my needs. I've got the footswitch as well.

- Keith

Are you offering to sell me somethin?

No, I'm not bound to the DC-10, but it's an improvement over what I've got... I will be needing a footswitch if I get it...

Rock On

I have a DC-3 1x12 combo. Great little amp, but heavy (weight, not tone)! The high gain is more like the Mark series than the Rectifier, but I actually prefer that. It can pump out a big fat chunky sound with no help, and as soon as you throw in a Tube Screamer you're in Santana-land. What really sold me on this amp though is the clean channel. It holds its own against any Fender.


Originally Posted by ratherdashingI have a DC-3 1x12 combo. Great little amp, but heavy (weight, not tone)! The high gain is more like the Mark series than the Rectifier, but I actually prefer that. It can pump out a big fat chunky sound with no help, and as soon as you throw in a Tube Screamer you're in Santana-land. What really sold me on this amp though is the clean channel. It holds its own against any Fender.

Very kool, I am also a fan of the gain of the Mark series amps, and I'm loving the gain ont eh DC-10, also the switch for 60 or 100 watts is nice.

Rock On Bro!

Quite possibly.

Care to PM me?

- Keith


Originally Posted by KGMESSIERQuite possibly.

Care to PM me?

- Keith

PM sent


Originally Posted by ratherdashingI have a DC-3 1x12 combo. Great little amp, but heavy (weight, not tone)! The high gain is more like the Mark series than the Rectifier, but I actually prefer that. It can pump out a big fat chunky sound with no help, and as soon as you throw in a Tube Screamer you're in Santana-land. What really sold me on this amp though is the clean channel. It holds its own against any Fender.

I think the DC-3 is a little mellower due to the EL-84s. The DC-5 and DC-10 have 6L6s and sound a lot more like the Recitfier. In fact, I think my DC-5 kicks the Recto's ass for ultra gain...

Let me just add to this thread, as I have in others before, that the Mesa DC amps are super kick ass amps. I've loved mine for 10 years and have played almost anything I can think of through it (well, no slack key, but...)...The DC-10 is a lot of power, so you may be happier with a DC-5, but it is a great amp.

Good luck


Originally Posted by msawitzkeLet me just add to this thread, as I have in others before, that the Mesa DC amps are super kick ass amps. I've loved mine for 10 years and have played almost anything I can think of through it (well, no slack key, but...)...The DC-10 is a lot of power, so you may be happier with a DC-5, but it is a great amp.

Good luck

well i dont have a dc-5 available, but 60w isn't too much. i can handle it.

rock on!