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Didierjazz
Published on 11/12/02 at 03:33
- Amplification technology (tube, solid state, ...)?
- What's the output power?
85w tube amp, with the possibility to cut back the power to 50W and 35W, with the FullPower/TweedPower and the SimulClass/ClassA options (see documentation).
This is how I use the three channels: RHY1 for clean sounds, RHY2 for bluesy sounds, Lead for metal rhythm guitars and solos.
It's very, very, very versatile! Anybody can find the right sound.
See the documentation for more details.
Personally, I play Dream Theater and I have finally found an amp that pleases me.
USE
- What about the settings?
It's not that easy, but the Mesa Boogies are well-known for being fussy, so the Mark IV with all its functions can be a true Rube Goldberg machine! It took me about 1 or 2 weeks to find what I was looking for (and fiddling with it like a mad man!!).
- Is it easy to get the right sound?
It's easy to get a good sound (which is normal with this kind of product), but it can take you weeks to find THE right sound you've been dreaming of.
SOUND
- Does it fit your music style?
I play prog rock, so yes, I'm happy with it. But you can play anything you want with it.
- Which guitar, bass or effects do you use?
I have an Ibanez S520x with Piezo and the sound is very good. I think it's very cold with the piezo, so I bought a Boss D6 delay and now it's great (the sound is warmer and it's amazing for solos!)
- What kind of sounds do you get and which settings do you use ("crystal-clear", "fat", ...)?
You can get almost anything you want!
- Which sounds do you prefer / hate?
I like everything!!
OVERALL OPINION
- How long have you been using the product?
A bit over a month, I bought it secondhand for 1700 euros.
- Which features do you like the most / the least?
The most: Its sound! Simple as that. The least: Its price.
- Did you try any other models before buying it?
Yep
- How would you rate the product's value for money?
It's expensive, but when you want QUALITY...
- Based on your experience, would you choose this product again?
Yep!!
- What's the output power?
85w tube amp, with the possibility to cut back the power to 50W and 35W, with the FullPower/TweedPower and the SimulClass/ClassA options (see documentation).
This is how I use the three channels: RHY1 for clean sounds, RHY2 for bluesy sounds, Lead for metal rhythm guitars and solos.
It's very, very, very versatile! Anybody can find the right sound.
See the documentation for more details.
Personally, I play Dream Theater and I have finally found an amp that pleases me.
USE
- What about the settings?
It's not that easy, but the Mesa Boogies are well-known for being fussy, so the Mark IV with all its functions can be a true Rube Goldberg machine! It took me about 1 or 2 weeks to find what I was looking for (and fiddling with it like a mad man!!).
- Is it easy to get the right sound?
It's easy to get a good sound (which is normal with this kind of product), but it can take you weeks to find THE right sound you've been dreaming of.
SOUND
- Does it fit your music style?
I play prog rock, so yes, I'm happy with it. But you can play anything you want with it.
- Which guitar, bass or effects do you use?
I have an Ibanez S520x with Piezo and the sound is very good. I think it's very cold with the piezo, so I bought a Boss D6 delay and now it's great (the sound is warmer and it's amazing for solos!)
- What kind of sounds do you get and which settings do you use ("crystal-clear", "fat", ...)?
You can get almost anything you want!
- Which sounds do you prefer / hate?
I like everything!!
OVERALL OPINION
- How long have you been using the product?
A bit over a month, I bought it secondhand for 1700 euros.
- Which features do you like the most / the least?
The most: Its sound! Simple as that. The least: Its price.
- Did you try any other models before buying it?
Yep
- How would you rate the product's value for money?
It's expensive, but when you want QUALITY...
- Based on your experience, would you choose this product again?
Yep!!