Mesa/Boogie expands their venerable Mark Series with their latest flagship guitar amplifier, the Mark VII! Which riff would you palce first on this incredible amp? Let us know in the comments, and shop the Mesa/Boogie Mark VII at Sweetwater 👇 Mesa/Boogie Mark VII Tube Amp Head 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/MesaBoogieMarkVIIHead Mesa/Boogie Mark VII Tube Amp Combo 👉sweetwater.sjv.io/MesaBoogieMarkVIICombo
@@Blech319 I bought my first Mesa Boogie in late 1983, a Mark IIC+ ordered from the factory, before they had dealers. For 20+ of my 30 years in Nashville touring and recording for a living, I was fortunate enough to connect with Mesa Boogie and become an endorser. I used a Triaxis and 90/90 in the studio and toured with a few amps, the Roadster for at least a dozen years at 200+ shows a year. Never did anything to it except change tubes. My Mesa’s always operated flawlessly and gave me consistently great tone. Mark VII is a continuation of their story. No buzz words here, dude. Just a truthful representation of my personal experiences. D.C.
This amp sounds just killer and perfect. I"d buy one if I was a good enough guitar player and had the money too. And the need for it. I want it but don't need it. Love the sound from what I'm hearing so far though.
Had it for 3 months. Love it! People saying it’s hard to dial in and too complicated have never had one. It’s easy! So much control and literally no bad sounds can come out of this.
My 90 watt Mark 5 combo that was under 6 months old started squealing and has been in the shop for 2 months so far. Mesa Boogie is dragging their feet about fixing it. Would not recommend Mesa if you need something reliable. Especially a Mark 5 or 7.
It is a nice sounding amp but not as nice as the MK V IMO Also the layout is a mess. Why is the MK VII mode in the middle and the "older" MK II, C+ and IV modes in the end. Make that make sense to me.
You mentioned MIDI - does this include storing any possible combination within one channel as presets and/or switching between those three voicings per channel? The Triple Crown doesn't offer this flexibility, which is ridiculous considering all the opportunities this would provide. I mean, the JVM series has been enabling you to do so right from the start ...
...This is just a JP2C without the second GEQ Also, the time between the Mk.IV and the Mk.V (around 19 years: 1990 - 2009) was longer than between the V and VII (just over 12 years: 2009 - 2023), so why pull a Windows 10 on the name?
All these people complaing about price when it's well worth it. This has of all the options, modes and plus the cab clone IR tech( which is way awesome I had it on my badlander) that any studio, session, gigging professional or hobbyist guitar player could ever want. This amp is worth the $3500 it's the same price for the JP2c. Look at other amps that don't have near the versatility to choose from. And they cost more... people also forget Mesa is a Boutique amp company. 🙄 people sometimes. You don't have to buy it. But I will. No problems there. I need to add a Mark to my rectifier collection
@poison7512 Mesa is now an owner Ed subsidiary of Gibson, and both are owned by KKR, which is one of the largest private equity investment firms in the world. It's no longer a small, boutique company kind of story.
I had a Mark V 90W and ended up getting the Mark VII because it started having issues. I was surprised at how different it is, and I think they really got it right. The core tone is the same, but the Mark V has so many tone shaping options that the end result tends to sound like something that has been processed down into a smaller, more precise form, like it has been mixed in a track. The VII has a lot more openness, punch and power. It sounds and feels more like a “traditional”, Fender type amp. A lot of people complained about the complexity of the Mark V, and I think they answered that correctly here. They removed a lot of the controls, but they really aren’t missed. It is a really pure, great tube amp that delivers the tone everyone wants, without complications. And then it adds modern features to let you go direct, and does it all with a much lighter weight and smaller footprint than the Mark V. I wasn’t sure about it before I played it, but I had them side by side and the VII was the winner. The size is smaller, but the sound is bigger. Win-win. And the clean channel really feels like Fenders I had in the past, which I couldn’t say about the Mark V. The only downside is the price tag, of course. But if you want a Mark and can handle the cost, this one is it. It’s also a good sign that M/B is still producing the same quality under Gibson. I think you could go as far as saying this is the best Mark ever. Maybe not as “experimental” as past attempts, but giving people exactly what they want and need from the Mark series. Smart, and good.
Yep. Mesa got it right with this one- it’s like a better, more versatile version of the Mark IV. The amp does it all and does it well. It’s flying under the radar right now, but these will be very desirable once their reputation builds
Except Steve Vai. He said in his design of his Carvin amp, "I want my playing to be complex, not my gear. I want my gear to be straightforward and reliable." So I'd follow the legend himself on gear opinions.
Thank you for this demo. I know the metal heads out there love chugging through the Mark amps, but this showed how the Mark 7 is capable of producing much more sophisticated and sweeter tones. This was a helpful video.
Something still scares me about these new Mesa amps being that the company I’d Gibson owned. I’d rather buy a used one from the 90s, or just a Fender and Marshall.
I just spoke with my Sweetwater rep and was told that this is over $10,000 worth of amp, guitar and cables. Gibson Boogie and Paul Reed BankVault has me thinking Harley Benton can't be that bad, can they?
As I heard it, the Mark VI was about to be sent to manufacturing when Covid and its accompanying logistics nightmare hit, so they decided to keep tinkering. By the time they were ready to release something, it’d changed so much they decided to rename it.
My 1979 Mesa Boogie Mark IIB is my favorite amp on planet Earth. 6000+ gigs later I haven't met an amp I like more. The most 'tweaky' amp too, so those who aren't familiar sometimes hate it. Great video! Mesa remains leading-edge in every way. Most of all in the most important way - tone. Also in durability.
That what you refer to as spring reverb tank does not sound like one, it sounds like a reverb shimmer pedal. You're also using a delay pedal. Both make each amp sound better. I'll wait for the honest reviews.
Kind of strange. Aside from all the new digital stuff, the Mark V still seems to be of a more complex design than the VII. The V has a tube rectifier (VII has solid state), as well as two more preamp tubes (V has 7, while VII has 5). V also has a variac, while the VII doesn't. V also has a slave output, while the VII doesn't. These extra features that the V has is probably the main reason why it's still quite a bit heavier than the VII.
Yes.....got a MKV 90 Combo w/the new xfmrs early last year (new). After my 2 old faithful 90's dinosaur MKIV Rev A's, it took me a little time to get used to the MKV. It doesn't feel or sound the same as my old Mesas no matter how I adjust the controls. Of course I didn't expect it to. The MKV definitely has more options (operationally) with the exception of the a few things. I never use them all. Just haven't played the MKV that much. But I'm keeping it for posterity. Just got the MKVII couple months back. So far I prefer it over the MKV, but still prefer my MKIV's over both the MKV & VII. Nothing wrong at all with the new Mesa's, just different than what I've been used to over 30yrs. I'm mindful not to criticze things just because they may not be my preference. Randall Smith is getting old. I'm glad to have some of his last Mark designs. Only good wishes to Mesa Boogie. They've definitely been one unique and quality builder for so many years. Kinda sad to see them sold to Gibson. Hopefully all works out for the company and it's stellar employees. But knowing Gibson's management history, I'm not counting on it. Another reason for getting a MKV, MVII and Cali Tweed 4:40 while I could.
Sounds a bit "congested" on the gain channels? Like it's missing bite that would let it sit properly in a mix... Could just be the UA-cam compression, etc...
So, they skipped Mark VI and went straight to VII? Hmm, this reminds of Married with Children, where they adopted a kid name Seven from Peggy's cousin. "''Cause we had 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 kids."
I tried this amp but just couldn't get into it. I've always been a big Mesa can but once I played a Revv Generator Mk III, there was no going back. What is with the goofy suit jacket? Thanks for the demo.
I am glad they put a C90 in it instead of an EV, the EV Black Shadows weigh so much and the C90's sound better. I don't understand how they put in 4 6L6's, 5 12 AX7's and a spring reverb and it only weighs 58 pounds. Too bad it costs more than a decent car.
Need more #KaNobs #KnobEnvy #PRSModernEagleV #GuitarEnvy Another demo said you could switch between 6L6 and EL34 Power Tubes, as if the #MesaBoogie #MarkVII has 8 total tubes 4 6L6s and 4 EL34s. That would have been AWESOME! 180W!!! It's just a Tube Bias Setting Switch in the back. The #MesaBoogie #MarkVII comes with 4 6L6 Tubes and have to swap them with 4 EL34 Tubes to perform that Neat Trick. HaHa
Am I the only one who finds their reasoning for skipping 6 super ironic/stupid? Not trashing the amp or anything, but I have a feeling a lot of people are going to be asking the question “why isn’t there a mark 6?” basically forever now, and Mesa’s official answer really doesn’t make any sense to me…
So, why not call it the Mesa Mark V Plus? Or say the JP was the Mark VI? Or better yet, why not leave it be? The Mark V was fantastic. Used to play it all the time at guitar center and dreamt of owning one when I could afford it. I’ve owned several boogies, but so many are fairly similar. At this point, reissues are where it’s at and they should stick to that entirely. As with Marshall and Fender.
I'm probably going to cop a whole lot of flak for saying this, but, there's actually not a whole lot that's innovative about the design of Mesa/Boogie amps, if you look at the schematics and analyse their design you'll soon find that Mesa/Boogies are really just modified Fender amps, most of the mods are pretty standard amp mods from the late 70's and early 80's, the reason why the Mesa/Boogie overdrives sound the way they do is due to where they place the preamp-channel tone stacks, usually right after two triode gain-stages and before a couple more gain stages so that no matter what you do with the tone controls the result is always the same, hence the reason for the 5-band EQ.
Sounds great, but let's be serious: Don Carr could make the crapiest Chinese practice amp sound good. I was just stunned to see how much these amps cost. 😱😲
I am afraid that I would miss the Solo Boost on my Mark V 35 if I were to upgrade to this amp. What say ye Don Carr? Also, which Channel and Mode would you use for the best Edge of Breakup tone?
@@TheCyberMantis not really (Mesa user since 20 years here, so not drinking any Mesa advertising…) a boost pedal colors the sound and usually is before the preamp, while the solo button is 100% transparent and is after the preamp, just as another master volume, so totally different result (I’m talking playing on a stage in front of a crowd, not in a bedroom)
I like the original mark sounds better, but done people will like this. It has great character but ultimately sounds like a blanket is on the speaker, so this series is kind of like early Santana VS 2000's Santana sound. This will have a lot of heat in a small chassis so will be prone to repair and tube wear.
Hi, Gwynbleidd Roach. The reverb is a combination of the amp’s spring reverb and a short room sound added in post. The sound of the reverb trail is mostly coming from the amp. The room sound was added in post to add some depth and dimension to the stereo field. Thanks, D.C.
Mesa/Boogie expands their venerable Mark Series with their latest flagship guitar amplifier, the Mark VII! Which riff would you palce first on this incredible amp? Let us know in the comments, and shop the Mesa/Boogie Mark VII at Sweetwater 👇
Mesa/Boogie Mark VII Tube Amp Head 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/MesaBoogieMarkVIIHead
Mesa/Boogie Mark VII Tube Amp Combo 👉sweetwater.sjv.io/MesaBoogieMarkVIICombo
last time I called Sweetwater I did not get my sales rep, I jokingly asked "yeah just, connect me over to Don Carr."
The Mesa is great but had a hard time taking my eyes off that beautiful PRS Modern Eagle.! Great demo, Thanks!
When any new gear comes out, I ask myself "what does Don Carr have to say about it?". Always a straightforward, concise demo.👍
He just reads the press release, dude. Nothing but buzz words.
@@Blech319 Yeah, they're selling and demo'ing the amp, NOT reviewing it.
Don's demo give me just enough to decide if I want to deep dive into the reviews. I think that is a useful time saver for me.
@@Blech319 I bought my first Mesa Boogie in late 1983, a Mark IIC+ ordered from the factory, before they had dealers. For 20+ of my 30 years in Nashville touring and recording for a living, I was fortunate enough to connect with Mesa Boogie and become an endorser. I used a Triaxis and 90/90 in the studio and toured with a few amps, the Roadster for at least a dozen years at 200+ shows a year. Never did anything to it except change tubes. My Mesa’s always operated flawlessly and gave me consistently great tone. Mark VII is a continuation of their story. No buzz words here, dude. Just a truthful representation of my personal experiences.
D.C.
This amp sounds just killer and perfect. I"d buy one if I was a good enough guitar player and had the money too. And the need for it. I want it but don't need it. Love the sound from what I'm hearing so far though.
You win. I stopped gear hoarding. It doesn't make my playing any better.
My first real amp was the Mess Mark IIB I found at a local guitar shop for $800 CAD. Wish I kept that amp…
Had it for 3 months. Love it! People saying it’s hard to dial in and too complicated have never had one. It’s easy! So much control and literally no bad sounds can come out of this.
No surprise, it sounds great (and that Modern Eagle is pretty awesome too).
My 90 watt Mark 5 combo that was under 6 months old started squealing and has been in the shop for 2 months so far. Mesa Boogie is dragging their feet about fixing it. Would not recommend Mesa if you need something reliable. Especially a Mark 5 or 7.
Great amp! I'd also like to see a full demo of that Modern Eagle V guitar.
It is a nice sounding amp but not as nice as the MK V IMO
Also the layout is a mess. Why is the MK VII mode in the middle and the "older" MK II, C+ and IV modes in the end. Make that make sense to me.
amp, guitar combination is excellent
What the guitar is?
@@evadahlgren6389 PRS Modern Eagle V. Fantastic guitar!
@@SluggerStark thanks!
The all-new Meson Giboogie MKVII.
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Loved my MKIIIs I'm sure I'd love the 7s too. Might need a new back to carry them with though......
Thanks so much for that! What a great review 🌝👌
You mentioned MIDI - does this include storing any possible combination within one channel as presets and/or switching between those three voicings per channel? The Triple Crown doesn't offer this flexibility, which is ridiculous considering all the opportunities this would provide. I mean, the JVM series has been enabling you to do so right from the start ...
Oh boy, I’m going to have to figure out how to get this one.
My knly suggestion with this one is : get an attenuator, this thing is very loud! Sounds great 👍 and perfect for gigs. Love it!
...This is just a JP2C without the second GEQ
Also, the time between the Mk.IV and the Mk.V (around 19 years: 1990 - 2009) was longer than between the V and VII (just over 12 years: 2009 - 2023), so why pull a Windows 10 on the name?
Amp techs everywhere are saying, "Nope".
It’s sounds fantastic! I wish my pockets was deep enough to afford it 😂
Same lol
All these people complaing about price when it's well worth it. This has of all the options, modes and plus the cab clone IR tech( which is way awesome I had it on my badlander) that any studio, session, gigging professional or hobbyist guitar player could ever want. This amp is worth the $3500 it's the same price for the JP2c. Look at other amps that don't have near the versatility to choose from. And they cost more... people also forget Mesa is a Boutique amp company. 🙄 people sometimes. You don't have to buy it. But I will. No problems there. I need to add a Mark to my rectifier collection
Mesa is no longer boutique. They're owned by Gibson.
@@tinystar3010 but still built in the same small shop in CA. So..
@poison7512 Mesa is now an owner Ed subsidiary of Gibson, and both are owned by KKR, which is one of the largest private equity investment firms in the world. It's no longer a small, boutique company kind of story.
Hi I’m Don Carr and this was your next months mortgage, utilities, and food.
I had a Mark V 90W and ended up getting the Mark VII because it started having issues. I was surprised at how different it is, and I think they really got it right. The core tone is the same, but the Mark V has so many tone shaping options that the end result tends to sound like something that has been processed down into a smaller, more precise form, like it has been mixed in a track. The VII has a lot more openness, punch and power. It sounds and feels more like a “traditional”, Fender type amp. A lot of people complained about the complexity of the Mark V, and I think they answered that correctly here. They removed a lot of the controls, but they really aren’t missed. It is a really pure, great tube amp that delivers the tone everyone wants, without complications. And then it adds modern features to let you go direct, and does it all with a much lighter weight and smaller footprint than the Mark V. I wasn’t sure about it before I played it, but I had them side by side and the VII was the winner. The size is smaller, but the sound is bigger. Win-win. And the clean channel really feels like Fenders I had in the past, which I couldn’t say about the Mark V.
The only downside is the price tag, of course. But if you want a Mark and can handle the cost, this one is it. It’s also a good sign that M/B is still producing the same quality under Gibson. I think you could go as far as saying this is the best Mark ever. Maybe not as “experimental” as past attempts, but giving people exactly what they want and need from the Mark series. Smart, and good.
Yep. Mesa got it right with this one- it’s like a better, more versatile version of the Mark IV. The amp does it all and does it well. It’s flying under the radar right now, but these will be very desirable once their reputation builds
MARK IV for ME....🤘🥰🤘
We love Don Carr.
Not enough channels and not enough controls, can do better. Just kidding, these sounds amazing and that playing is on point too !
“I really don’t want my amp to be that versatile” said no one ever.
Except Steve Vai. He said in his design of his Carvin amp, "I want my playing to be complex, not my gear. I want my gear to be straightforward and reliable." So I'd follow the legend himself on gear opinions.
@@tinystar3010 Exactly. My amp tech won't even touch a Mesa anymore.
@@ltgray2780
Not many techs will touch a Mesa these days, and the ones that will are going to charge you a premium rate to do so.
My 5:25 combo is still my baby
It's all a man needs.i own a Roadster and MV25, all my bases are covered
Thank you for this demo. I know the metal heads out there love chugging through the Mark amps, but this showed how the Mark 7 is capable of producing much more sophisticated and sweeter tones. This was a helpful video.
Gonna have to try out one of these in my local area soon! Great playing by the way. \m/
Anyone else watch gear demos/reviews not just for the gear but also to… creatively acquire the sound demos?
Something still scares me about these new Mesa amps being that the company I’d Gibson owned. I’d rather buy a used one from the 90s, or just a Fender and Marshall.
I just spoke with my Sweetwater rep and was told that this is over $10,000 worth of amp, guitar and cables. Gibson Boogie and Paul Reed BankVault has me thinking Harley Benton can't be that bad, can they?
$3,799.00 😵
Wonder why they skipped VI. In any case I hope the V isn't discontinued anytime soon because it's still great.
I would say if you are ever gonna get a deal on a Mark V, now would be your best chance.
This is 90% similar to a 5
I heard they JP-2C amp is effectively the Mark VI
As I heard it, the Mark VI was about to be sent to manufacturing when Covid and its accompanying logistics nightmare hit, so they decided to keep tinkering. By the time they were ready to release something, it’d changed so much they decided to rename it.
@@OtherTheDave The video mentioned something to that effect as well but it's still fun to think about.
I love mesa boogie but at almost $3800 for a 1x12 combo, I will have to pass.
My 1979 Mesa Boogie Mark IIB is my favorite amp on planet Earth. 6000+ gigs later I haven't met an amp I like more. The most 'tweaky' amp too, so those who aren't familiar sometimes hate it. Great video! Mesa remains leading-edge in every way. Most of all in the most important way - tone. Also in durability.
What came first? That guitar or the shirt? Friggin snazzy looking combo my boy
That what you refer to as spring reverb tank does not sound like one, it sounds like a reverb shimmer pedal. You're also using a delay pedal. Both make each amp sound better. I'll wait for the honest reviews.
i will buy 100 of this.
Super great well structrured demo ... and love the amp ... hope they well be available in Europe soon.
Nice amp... but too pricey.
I wonder if Gibson owning Mesa Boogie has inflated prices?
Cool amp but I'll just use the MESA/Boogie models in my Helix (Mark IV is my current jam).
Copium.
Nice, but just doesn't have enough bells, and whistles for me,,,,,,,,😁
This video is so "boutique"... Don had to dress nice and comb his hair! ( $5,400 guitar + $3,500 amp )
Kind of strange. Aside from all the new digital stuff, the Mark V still seems to be of a more complex design than the VII. The V has a tube rectifier (VII has solid state), as well as two more preamp tubes (V has 7, while VII has 5). V also has a variac, while the VII doesn't. V also has a slave output, while the VII doesn't. These extra features that the V has is probably the main reason why it's still quite a bit heavier than the VII.
Yes.....got a MKV 90 Combo w/the new xfmrs early last year (new). After my 2 old faithful 90's dinosaur MKIV Rev A's, it took me a little time to get used to the MKV. It doesn't feel or sound the same as my old Mesas no matter how I adjust the controls. Of course I didn't expect it to. The MKV definitely has more options (operationally) with the exception of the a few things. I never use them all. Just haven't played the MKV that much. But I'm keeping it for posterity. Just got the MKVII couple months back. So far I prefer it over the MKV, but still prefer my MKIV's over both the MKV & VII. Nothing wrong at all with the new Mesa's, just different than what I've been used to over 30yrs. I'm mindful not to criticze things just because they may not be my preference. Randall Smith is getting old. I'm glad to have some of his last Mark designs. Only good wishes to Mesa Boogie. They've definitely been one unique and quality builder for so many years. Kinda sad to see them sold to Gibson. Hopefully all works out for the company and it's stellar employees. But knowing Gibson's management history, I'm not counting on it. Another reason for getting a MKV, MVII and Cali Tweed 4:40 while I could.
Sounds a bit "congested" on the gain channels? Like it's missing bite that would let it sit properly in a mix... Could just be the UA-cam compression, etc...
@@sythe77 Gadzooks! I'll pass, lol
Sadly I did not hear one sound I liked..not the playing nor the player.this a p sounds flat and muddy :(
The sustain went for days then the feedback was perfect! That was great thanks to Don Carr!
Boogies are incredibly well made. However too many knows and switches for my taste.
luckily for you theres marshall :D
Dude you are alright , this amplifier causes me to flashback Decades of music history. There is one of these amps over at the store that I've noticed.
Listen, that is how you play a guitar ( to all u YT homeplayers, I your good too, but this is the shit)
For $3,800?
Probably, it's a boogie.
Skip a few mortgage payments. Sell your car. Stop whining.
Just get a used Mk3 or 4 and save $1k. This doesn't sound that different from them
What happened to MKVI?
I need it
where is the metal guy? the lefty. i wanted him to demo this
Nick Bowcott!
This Amp only works with righties.
@@barnabyjones8333 Lol..
@@barnabyjones8333 aaah ofc
It's the one option they couldn't fit in the small chassis. No room for one more knob.
Maybe on the Mark VIII?
So, they skipped Mark VI and went straight to VII?
Hmm, this reminds of Married with Children, where they adopted a kid name Seven from Peggy's cousin. "''Cause we had 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 kids."
Bobcat Goldthwait and Linda Blair if I remember correctly.
@@13strigoi69 You are correct.
I think it has 7 different modes?
Don Carr is awesome. The Gibson Boogie is a big meh.
it sounds great, but the price....
why does it have like 80% the same stuff as Mark V?
What happened to the Mark VI?
I tried this amp but just couldn't get into it. I've always been a big Mesa can but once I played a Revv Generator Mk III, there was no going back.
What is with the goofy suit jacket?
Thanks for the demo.
Finally a Boogie demo that actually shows the variety of usable tones. Thank you.
So what is really different from the Mark V 90 ???
Bigger transformer in the 7
I am glad they put a C90 in it instead of an EV, the EV Black Shadows weigh so much and the C90's sound better. I don't understand how they put in 4 6L6's, 5 12 AX7's and a spring reverb and it only weighs 58 pounds. Too bad it costs more than a decent car.
Need more #KaNobs #KnobEnvy #PRSModernEagleV #GuitarEnvy
Another demo said you could switch between 6L6 and EL34 Power Tubes, as if the #MesaBoogie #MarkVII has 8 total tubes 4 6L6s and 4 EL34s. That would have been AWESOME! 180W!!! It's just a Tube Bias Setting Switch in the back. The #MesaBoogie #MarkVII comes with 4 6L6 Tubes and have to swap them with 4 EL34 Tubes to perform that Neat Trick. HaHa
Am I the only one who finds their reasoning for skipping 6 super ironic/stupid? Not trashing the amp or anything, but I have a feeling a lot of people are going to be asking the question “why isn’t there a mark 6?” basically forever now, and Mesa’s official answer really doesn’t make any sense to me…
Doesn't sound like a $3000+ amp... Too much going on with it... It has the name though... That's gotta be worth something.
So, why not call it the Mesa Mark V Plus? Or say the JP was the Mark VI? Or better yet, why not leave it be? The Mark V was fantastic. Used to play it all the time at guitar center and dreamt of owning one when I could afford it. I’ve owned several boogies, but so many are fairly similar.
At this point, reissues are where it’s at and they should stick to that entirely. As with Marshall and Fender.
Don, what model is that sexy PRS you are using?
The amazing Modern Eagle V 😊
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MEVFW--prs-modern-eagle-v-electric-guitar-faded-whale-blue
Thanks,
D.C.
I'm probably going to cop a whole lot of flak for saying this, but, there's actually not a whole lot that's innovative about the design of Mesa/Boogie amps, if you look at the schematics and analyse their design you'll soon find that Mesa/Boogies are really just modified Fender amps, most of the mods are pretty standard amp mods from the late 70's and early 80's, the reason why the Mesa/Boogie overdrives sound the way they do is due to where they place the preamp-channel tone stacks, usually right after two triode gain-stages and before a couple more gain stages so that no matter what you do with the tone controls the result is always the same, hence the reason for the 5-band EQ.
Sounds great, but let's be serious: Don Carr could make the crapiest Chinese practice amp sound good. I was just stunned to see how much these amps cost. 😱😲
I am afraid that I would miss the Solo Boost on my Mark V 35 if I were to upgrade to this amp. What say ye Don Carr? Also, which Channel and Mode would you use for the best Edge of Breakup tone?
If you can afford $3,500 for the amp, you can afford $100 for a boost pedal.
Edge of breakup can easily be attained in Crunch mode and IIb mode, for British or Fender inspired breakup respectively.
@@TheCyberMantis a boost pedal would be in no way doing what a solo pedal does in a Mesa Boogie
@@PMO269 Same thing as a Boss SD-1. I think those cost around $60. Stop drinking the MESA kool-aid.
@@TheCyberMantis not really (Mesa user since 20 years here, so not drinking any Mesa advertising…) a boost pedal colors the sound and usually is before the preamp, while the solo button is 100% transparent and is after the preamp, just as another master volume, so totally different result (I’m talking playing on a stage in front of a crowd, not in a bedroom)
almost sounds as good as my 78 JMP boogies are just loud they sound good on E flat at 12 and that's it
Not available outside of North America. Too bad. 😒
Oh hi Mark.
Mark V.2😂
Holy smokes this thing sounds almost as good as my Roland cube.
Lol!!!
I need to stop looking at gear I know I'll never be able to afford. :(
Great video Don! Question; are you using a AEA N8 to record the amp? Thank you
Goodness
Don looking like a super baller in that jacket
Nice tone.
A little too warm. Might be the miking.
🤯✨🥲🎸🎼🇺🇲
since gibson owns mesa, there is no distribution in europe, a mesa plugin is as close as i can get to a mesa amp right now
Too many knobs and switches.
I like the original mark sounds better, but done people will like this. It has great character but ultimately sounds like a blanket is on the speaker, so this series is kind of like early Santana VS 2000's Santana sound.
This will have a lot of heat in a small chassis so will be prone to repair and tube wear.
And cost a bit to repair too.
Whelp there goes my money again
It sounds rather dark but not in a bad way.
link for rack unit????
Does it have more GAIN....
Can it play Lamb of God?
what a amp just amazing
3 t h o u s a n d f i v e h u n d r e d !!!🤯x2
Maybe they'll do a 25 watt version that's a bit more reasonable.
Yeah its called a MV25
More like the Gibson Mark I
Holy features.
Did you have a pedal on this? Or was that just the reverb?
Hi, Gwynbleidd Roach. The reverb is a combination of the amp’s spring reverb and a short room sound added in post. The sound of the reverb trail is mostly coming from the amp. The room sound was added in post to add some depth and dimension to the stereo field.
Thanks,
D.C.