Engl+mesa Mark V Impressions Etc... |
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Engl+mesa Mark V Impressions Etc... |
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Nov 8 2014, 07:40 PM |
You should check out videos online of JP explaining his settings with the MkV. He gets a high gain rhythm tone often using the Ch2 Crunch mode with the gain maxed out and uses the graphic EQ to sculpt the tone. I don't think he uses any pedals either to get his solo tones on Ch3.
As a big MkV fanboy, I just have to say that while it may look intimidating, it's actually a fairly well laid out amp and easy to operate once you get your head around. Each channel block is like an amp in itself, that's all. Only thing annoying is all the crap that's around the back, you're totally right on that count. -------------------- http://www.six-string-samurai.com - Gear reviews for the terminally GAS-afflicted.
Thank you to John at GMC for inviting me to hang out and talk gear with you guys! |
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Nov 8 2014, 08:51 PM |
Ah yeah that makes sense, but no thanks on those levels that thing is pretty much a weapon. Probably would shoot me to the wall like Marty was in Back To The Future
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Nov 9 2014, 05:12 PM |
Pretty much I have to agree with SIX STRING SAMURAI that the MARK V is a MONSTER of an amp and Legendary for it's tone for good reason. It's just an awesome bit of kit.
However, as you experienced, at roughly bedroom levels, the amp isn't pushed hard enough IMHO to really shine. Now, if you had a drummer in the room, just pushing the amp to the volume to keep up with the drummer would let you hear how well the amp performs at stage volume, which is what it's designed for. The new low wattage version (the mini mark) is more designed for lowere volume work and since it's lower wattage, you can push the amp to the Magic Tone level without going deaf. SAMURAI recently review this amp on his blog. http://sixstringsamurai.co.nz/2014/11/08/r...25-vs-cabclone/ Ah yeah that makes sense, but no thanks on those levels that thing is pretty much a weapon. Probably would shoot me to the wall like Marty was in Back To The Future
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