So this MkV definitely does so much, and well, but honestly, there is an insane amount of gain and distortion available -I can't imagine needing all of the saturation in the second channel.... I guess Mesa is trying to give you an amp that does clean clean to Nuclear without ever wanting a pedal.
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I've been looking at videos of the combo the last few days. None of them showcase a good Plexi sound- I am sure it is in the crunch channel, but videos tend to focus on the super high gain thing.Administrator of the SDUGF
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Originally posted by Mincer View PostI've been looking at videos of the combo the last few days. None of them showcase a good Plexi sound- I am sure it is in the crunch channel, but videos tend to focus on the super high gain thing.“For me, when everything goes wrong – that’s when adventure starts.” Yvonne Chouinard
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Originally posted by NegativeEase View PostSo this MkV definitely does so much, and well, but honestly, there is an insane amount of gain and distortion available -I can't imagine needing all of the saturation in the second channel.... I guess Mesa is trying to give you an amp that does clean clean to Nuclear without ever wanting a pedal.
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Originally posted by NegativeEase View Post
Bogner, remind me -which Mesas do you have and whats you application or favorite things about them? I think you have a Dual and a MK2 or 4 right?
It was said earlier in this thread about Marshall sounds ( which they can do / somewhat do depending on the amp and the Marshall type sound ) but if you want a Marshall then get a Marshall. If you do want that Marshall sound the Triple Crown channel 2 is a dream for that sort of thing.
On these Marks (especially), there are a lot of oddball settings that are NOT your typical settings on other amps. It is impossible to dial in with your eyes. You must listen and turn knobs and be ok with what sounds good and where the knob is placed. Just keep in mind that most knobs somewhat control two different things so you have to work to find the blended balance. Glad the video was a help.The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side.
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Originally posted by Bogner View Post
On these Marks (especially), there are a lot of oddball settings that are NOT your typical settings on other amps. It is impossible to dial in with your eyes. You must listen and turn knobs and be ok with what sounds good and where the knob is placed. Just keep in mind that most knobs somewhat control two different things so you have to work to find the blended balance. Glad the video was a help.
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My brother's former guitar player snagged a mesa MKV and is doing country & classic rock gigs with it. He's said the same thing everyone else has about Mesas being more complicated amps than most others. Great tone he got with it thoughEpiphone Les Paul Tbte Plus (SD custom shop humbucker & SH2b neck)
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Mesa amps suffer from the same condition as my custom wired guitars
-so many permutations to create a versatile tool, like adding series/parallel/single/tap/pre amp, boost and switching between those combos with either/or pickups and independent master volumes to blend -my guitars are difficult to dial in quickly without really understanding the downstream impact of each decision
but once understanding then -or the mesa amp, the advantages are pretty sweet.Last edited by NegativeEase; 06-30-2021, 06:24 PM.“For me, when everything goes wrong – that’s when adventure starts.” Yvonne Chouinard
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I had the BIG head and traded down to the combo version. Amazing amp. So much great tones. Enjoy it!!!ISO - Fender Highway One Stratocaster - black
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