Comments on: Mesa/Boogie Subway Rocket

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:08:30 +0000

I have this same amp. They are powerful and have a very rich sound. However, mine is making a crackling noise and a high squeal. Does anyone know what the problem might be? I haven’t played it in some time, but I want to either play it or sell it. Thanks

By: Rab

Rab — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:20:50 +0000

I’ve had my Subway Rocket for 3-4 years and have mainly had it sitting in my room, because I use my old ’80s Roland Cube 60 for practices. I recently thought maybe I’d flick off the Mesa and buy something else. Then I plugged in and played for an hour and totally underlined why I bought it. I have a gig tonight and the Mesa will be my only amp on stage. Problem is, even at 22W, this sucker is LOUD as! I doubt I’ll be able to get past 2/10 tonight and that’s not fair. However, even turned way down, the warmth and sustain is simply beautiful. Excellent job, Mesa! As I’m ancient (been playing for 50+ years) I really appreciate the portability and light weight of this amp.

By: kataskeyh istoselidon

kataskeyh istoselidon — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:25:55 +0000

I am not rattling great with English but I come up this real easy to interpret .

By: Best Canister Vacuum

Best Canister Vacuum — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:39:13 +0000

Yup, i won’t deny it, Subway Rocket was one of my best purchase so far, love the way it sound when i play my guitar. Recommend playing in sound proof room though, if you don’t want to disturb your neighbors

By: Bryan

Bryan — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:23:17 +0000

Chris,

It’s now closing in on 2 years since my post about the Subway Rocket and I still feel the same way. Every so often I get the feeling that I might be happier with something different but that usually happens when I haven’t played through it in a while :) Inevitably, I’ll plug in and think to myself, “What was I thinking? I love this amp.”. It’s good to hear similar feelings from other owners out there. I hope you had a great Christmas!

Bryan

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 06:28:40 +0000

Bryan,

I was actually considering selling my subway rocket until I fell upon your post. I’ve owned one (with the external 1X12 cabinet) for years and always told myself that I would never sell it, even though I sold my guitar 2 years ago and haven’t played through it since.

Yet, here I am searching on Google for info on a used subway rocket so I can acquire a little extra Christmas money and I come across this post. I have to agree with everything you say about it. It’s always been everything I’ve ever needed with an amp… clean when it needed to be, a nice growl when you want it, and contour is just plain phat!!!

When I read the last line, I once again knew I wouldn’t be selling it. It’ll have top be the Ampeg bass amp instead.

Thanks…

By: Bryan

Bryan — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:33:24 +0000

John, Thanks for the kind comments but I haven’t listed (and most likely never will) this amp on Craigslist. Thanks for reading.

By: John Pattison

John Pattison — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:21:52 +0000

I live in White Bear Lake, MN. I just saw your Craigslist ad for the Subway Rocket and clicked here. Sadly, I don’t think I am in a position to buy your amp, but I have to comment on what a great writeup and photo set you published regarding the amp.

I have been a professional technical writer since 1983, so I know good writing, photograpy, and page layout when I see it. Excellent work. It makes me want the amp RIGHT NOW!

– john pattison

By: Sonny James Lovell

Sonny James Lovell — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:11:08 +0000

I had spent years looking for the right sound which was easy to manage. I found the Subway Rocket when it first came out and promptly bought one; best thing I ever did. A delightful little beast. My only beef is mine is the one without reverb, but hell; you can’t have everything….