NAD: MESA/Boogie Mark VII

[TubeStack]

Been loving light gain tones on edge mode on channel 2 on the V and just completely reworked my RHY2 settings on the 4 recently so that it’s almost a clone of the clean channel but just a little bit of dirt

This is so fun about the Mark series, that you can totally rework how you're using the channels and come at your sounds in different, yet equally-great sounding ways. I just spent a few days getting my crunch from IIB (very Dyne-like, as mentioned ^), and am now back to using it for pushed-clean/twangy growl and getting crunch from Crunch mode.

 

[TubeStack]

(And, funny enough, I'm so in love with VII for lead/semi-high gain, I've still yet to try IV or IIC mode, haha.)

 

[TubeStack]

Score! Congratulations! I've always liked Mark series amps, they are magical.

Congratulations! I'm still rocking a Mark III Blue Stripe Simulclass.

Thanks!

Really enjoying it and think it's "the Mark for me".

III Blue Stripe Simulclass.... nice, @Dale B! Do you have a pic?

 

[Orvillain]

He loves it.

 

[Mongillo19]

He loves it.

This video made me pull the trigger on that V some months ago. It may be stupid of me but I highly value his opinion

 

[Dale B]

Thanks!

Really enjoying it and think it's "the Mark for me".

III Blue Stripe Simulclass.... nice, @Dale B! Do you have a pic?

I don't think I have one here. I will snap one when I head back to Texas in a few days. I have a place here in Louisiana and a place in Texas near my kids. I'm back and forth a lot when I'm not in the Gulf of Mexico dodging hurricanes (this time of year).

 

[Orvillain]

BTW - every video I've watched compaing the Mark IV to the V, or VII.... I've preferred the V and VII.

 

[Orvillain]

Leon bringing my PRS GAS back too.

 

[CarlF]

I have the MK VII about a year now. Favorite Mesa Boogie I ever owned. The easiest to dial in. I found the Graphic EQ wasn’t necessary in order to dial it in. Awesome amp.

 

[TubeStack]

Leon bringing my PRS GAS back too.

I’m totally over the PRS thing now. It was a short-lived and very expensive fling/lesson.

Beautiful guitars, but in the end I just enjoy playing a great LP 1000x more. Your Orville probably violently kills any PRS within 1000 kms and eats it for a bloody dinner.

 

[TubeStack]

(Apologies to @spawnofthesith now .)

 

[TubeStack]

BTW - every video I've watched compaing the Mark IV to the V, or VII.... I've preferred the V and VII.

The VII has a raw immediacy to it that I love.

 

[EOengineer]

I’ve always found the IV a little chunky and sluggish compared to most other Marks. Still a cool amp.

 

[Orvillain]

What is the loop like on the Mark V btw??? Does it colour the tone as much as the Recto one??

 

[TubeStack]

I have the MK VII about a year now. Favorite Mesa Boogie I ever owned. The easiest to dial in. I found the Graphic EQ wasn’t necessary in order to dial it in. Awesome amp.

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Now that's a fun amp room!

 

[spawnofthesith]

There’s no substitute for a good Les Paul

 

[spawnofthesith]

What is the loop like on the Mark V btw??? Does it colour the tone as much as the Recto one??

Never test the amp without the fx loop engaged, never worry about FX loop tone suck

 

[Life Eats Life]

I have a lot to say but here is my pic to support you. Great choice, better tones
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Rad set-up

 

[Life Eats Life]

This is absolutely understandable. I have no idea why Crunch and Fat are on there twice, but all the best modes (IIB, IIC, and IV) are all on the same channel. Many of us had the same complaint about the Mark V as well.

Totally!!!!
Like, keep the not so killer modes out and just make it all IIB,IIC & IV.
And no MIDI so you can’t get around that.

 

[Life Eats Life]

This is absolutely understandable. I have no idea why Crunch and Fat are on there twice, but all the best modes (IIB, IIC, and IV) are all on the same channel. Many of us had the same complaint about the Mark V as well.

Totally!!!!
Like, keep the not so killer modes out and just make it all IIB,IIC & IV!!