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[Dez]

if that were me I’d probably try removing the grille and reinstalling it, paying attention to that piping/push it in as you reinstall the grille. I’m not sure messing with the faceplate will help much - you could also try pushing the piping in with a small tool?

 

[TubeStack]

For those that have tried both the V and the VII, and prefer the V, is it mostly because of the available modes/features? Or is it the sound as well?

As mentioned, I prefer Crunch on the VII, as well as it having the IIB, which the V doesn't have.

Also, some say, including Randall and Doug, that the VII has a more immediate feel/punch with the Solo and Global volumes removed?

 

[Dez]

As mentioned, I prefer Crunch on the VII, as well as it having the IIB, which the V doesn't have.

Also, some say, including Randall and Doug, that the VII has a more immediate feel/punch with the Solo and Global volumes removed?

I didn’t realize the VII also had them removed. I saw the video where he said it was removed on the JP2C, and he attributed that removal to the “better” tone - and added that the 25 and 35s likely sound so good because of the same reason

 

[mbenigni]

if that were me I’d probably try removing the grille and reinstalling it, paying attention to that piping/push it in as you reinstall the grille. I’m not sure messing with the faceplate will help much - you could also try pushing the piping in with a small tool?

So, these 4 screws, then?

I take it the piping is glued to the grille itself, and not the chassis that surrounds it?

(I think pushing the piping in with the faceplate as is will only make matters worse. In fact, it looks like someone already tried.)

 

[EOengineer]

I didn’t realize the VII also had them removed. I saw the video where he said it was removed on the JP2C, and he attributed that removal to the “better” tone - and added that the 25 and 35s likely sound so good because of the same reason

Some of that can be bypassed on the V. I know @laxu has reported perceived improvements when doing so. I think we’re really splitting hairs but there definitely was an effort to reduce complex relay and switching circuitry in the VII whereas the V is pretty much the opposite.

 

[JiveTurkey]

I feel like the V vs. VII discussion keeps creeping up.

VII loop levels are all over the place between modes and channels. Huge discrepancies ime depending on what modes you are using. VII feels like a clean smorgasbord and then a settle for the dirt mode you need.

With the V; the master output and solo controls are great features. I notice tone suck with the Boss buffer in the loop but not with anything else.

The V feels like you are using a 3 channel amp. The VII feels like a "jam packed full of awesome sounds amp" that is laid out like I'm still going to use it as a single channel mid-to-high gain amp and boost with an outboard pedal as needed. It's also now ~$3550.

That all being said, if I had the money; I' probably have one

 

[laxu]

Some of that can be bypassed on the V. I know @laxu has reported perceived improvements when doing so. I think we’re really splitting hairs but there definitely was an effort to reduce complex relay and switching circuitry in the VII whereas the V is pretty much the opposite.

On the V it's marginal. Try this:

Set the Output to exactly halfway. This should give you the same volume as with the loop circuitry off.

Then try turning up Presence a bit with Output enabled and the difference should become pretty small.

To me the Output system is too useful for volume control so I always use it. I wish the VII had that at least as an option rather than requiring 3rd party tools in the FX loop for global master.

 

[JiveTurkey]

https://reverb.com/item/93843805-mesa-boogie-mark-vii-3-channel-90-watt-guitar-amp-head-2023-present-various

Reverb "doesn't work" and it's green. Obviously; lowball offer at $2k

 

[Dez]

So, these 4 screws, then?

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I take it the piping is glued to the grille itself, and not the chassis that surrounds it?

(I think pushing the piping in with the faceplate as is will only make matters worse. In fact, it looks like someone already tried.)

Yeah the piping is glued to the grille. I replaced mine with a wicker grille!

 

[Dez]

The more I look at it I like it more and less.

Idk why that blue Mark V wasn't quoted here, I was referencing that lol

 

[JiveTurkey]

The more I look at it I like it more and less.

Idk why that blue Mark V wasn't quoted here, I was referencing that lol

I use weird color amps like that "no one wants" as an easy way to throw out a lowball. That the seller probably won't take I also like colors like where they think you are going to play some Christopher Cross but instead go for the Deicide

 

[Dez]

I use weird color amps like that "no one wants" as an easy way to throw out a lowball. That the seller probably won't take I also like colors like where they think you are going to play some Christopher Cross but instead go for the Deicide

This is why I love my Strat so much - it looks like it could hang at a Christmas holiday party, but it really belongs at a metal concert

 

[CorrosiveMatter]

There is a Mark VII on Music Go Round for $2500. About the cheapest I have seen.

 

[mbenigni]

You can add it to the V via EM Custom boxes.

Just ordered one, and I’m not even sure why. Like I said, bad influences LOL.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Somebody posted this Woodburn Mk IV in a FB group. Holy shit

 

[TubeStack]

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Somebody posted this Woodburn Mk IV in a FB group. Holy shit

 

[laxu]

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Somebody posted this Woodburn Mk IV in a FB group. Holy shit

I wish you could get different color front panels for amps easily. I think that would look great with a white or brown color front.

 

[JiveTurkey]

I wish you could get different color front panels for amps easily. I think that would look great with a white or brown color front.

I'd actually like the panel to be traditional black

 

[CorrosiveMatter]

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Somebody posted this Woodburn Mk IV in a FB group. Holy shit

 

[Genghis]

I saw that Ride the Lightning amp shell on Facebook and thought it was the coolest. Glad you posted it here!