Mesa Mark IV...

[Metalman_666]

I know this amp has probably been discussed a lot, I'm talking about the head... but I'm curious. Is Mesa still producing these? And if so, how much would a new one run for? If not, where would I find one and how much could I get one for!

One more question pertaining to it. Unless I'm mistaken, Lamb of God and a bunch of other metal bands use Mark IVs, so have any of you had any experience with them? Are they suited to high gain/metal styles, as well as nice cleans?

 

[Grandor]

Re: Mesa Mark IV...

Mark IV's are suited to metal and have beautiful cleans...

You can get new Mark IV's, prices are dependent on the country your in.
I think their 1700 usd in the states.

Used, they run from 800-1100 usd.

 

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

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Unless I'm mistaken, Lamb of God and a bunch of other metal bands use Mark IVs, so have any of you had any experience with them? Are they suited to high gain/metal styles, as well as nice cleans?

Not mistaken at all, but keep in mind that Lamb of God ran 3 amps on the new album. 80% MKIV, 10% Marshall JTM45, 10% Sansamp GT2.

A beautiful sounding amp, both for cleans and metal. Just not 1600 beautiful to me.

 

[Metalman_666]

Re: Mesa Mark IV...

Not mistaken at all, but keep in mind that Lamb of God ran 3 amps on the new album. 80% MKIV, 10% Marshall JTM45, 10% Sansamp GT2.

My guess is you got that from Guitar World lol. Anyway what makes this amp so damn good?

 

[JB_From_Hell]

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Anyway what makes this amp so damn good?

The fact that is says "Mesa Boogie" on the front :laugh2:

 

[joelap]

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My guess is you got that from Guitar World lol. Anyway what makes this amp so damn good?

I'm actually looking for a MArk IV to buy and i'll tell you what makes it so amazing.

Versatility. The cleans are very Fender-style. Tweaking it right will give you the Pearl Jam "Yellow Ledbetter" sound. Theres also another rythm channel that I didn;'t fool around with.

The distortions sound absolutely amazing too.

2 FX loops. One is always on, the other can be switched on and off.'

Reverb.

I can't say enough about this amp ... you really need to play one for yourself or at least an hour to tweak this amp to see how great it is.

 

[Stratcat]

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The Mark 4 is a great amp. :smoker:

http://www.mesaboogie.com/Product_Info/Mark_Series/Mark_IV/mark_iv.html

 

[FireBros.]

Re: Mesa Mark IV...

Mk IV's are very versatile. I did hear from the tech at Mesa/Boogie Hollywood that they are coming out with a Mk V soon, so the Mk IV will be discontinued in a year or so.

 

[Grandor]

Re: Mesa Mark IV...

Mk IV's are very versatile. I did hear from the tech at Mesa/Boogie Hollywood that they are coming out with a Mk V soon, so the Mk IV will be discontinued in a year or so.

hmm interesting development

 

[seafoamer]

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I know this amp has probably been discussed a lot,

The "search option" here at the Seymour Duncan board is freakin' fantastic for easedroppin' on some of those dicussions.

It has been discussed a lot. Fabulously versitle ampamabobba