Search results

Hello with empathy from England ! I too am an elder statesman of the upstairs gig variety. My solution is :- MkV Head, remove from flightcase at the gig, leave the case in the van, let the drummer/bassist carry the head up the flight of stairs while I carry a Boogie 1 x 12 and get the beers...

Hello from England. You have the head, so try to find a couple of Boogie 1x12s that are EV loaded - a half-back and a Thiele are your reference points - now you are talking versatility, portability and flexibility. With these you can do anything and not break your back lugging even a Recto 2x12...

Hello from England. I went through this exact same dilemma on the issue of the Mark V. I also experienced deja-vu on the launch of the Mark 1V - and it's predecessor the Mk 3 AND yet again on Mark 2 ( C+ never seemed to reach over the pond ) - I never have owned the original Mark 1. Yes, I...

I am indebted to all three of you for your suggestions. MB Junkie :- I agree wholeheartedly that the Tweed mode is heavenly and fully comprehend your ' go-to ' attitude in Channel 1, however the cleans in fat and bold are prerequisite in my sonic palate and yes the Crunch in Channel 2 is very...

Hello from England. I was wondering if the Members of this august Forum could help me with a conundrum that I do not believe has been addressed before on the Board. I play in a covers - band of the Classic-Rock genre, a solely gigging outfit and need three fundamental bases :- A sparkling clean...

Hello from England. When will you chaps ever learn ? The Mark series of amplifiers are and always have been leagues ahead of the British amps which you fellows seem so bent on following. All of the so-called classic British amplifiers are one-trick ponies (albeit a particularly good trick ) and...

Hello from England. Dunno which cab you've been offered but if it's got EV 12M or Ls in it - go for it.They are the perfect match for ANY Boogie amp - on the the gig - not at home.The EV's will give you headroom to spare. Yes they are clinical and they are bright and they will highlight your...

Hello from England. Try setting the 3 channels to taste at say 45 watts, then totally max out the overall output and switch everything to 90 watts,then control the whole lot from your guitar's volume and tone controls (because it's not a dark art - it's what they are designed for). Leave all...

Hello from England, may I prevail upon the members of this august Board for some advice on the subject of the Mk V's effects loop and the compatability of my array of pedals ? 90% of the gigs I do consist of my Mk V Head and two 1x12 Boogie cabs (one half-back and one Thiele - both vintage EV12L...

Hello from England again on the topic of speakers for the Mark five. Essentially all of the Mark series of amplifiers were designed for gigging in my view, as they make hideously expensive pieces of bedroom furniture and boudoir - onanism is a criminal waste of these instruments. I speak as a...

Hello from England where I have been enraptured by most of Boogie's products for nearly 30 years and have owned and loved a lot of their output ever since and am now a badge,tie and blazer wearing member of the Mark Five club. The one constant companion throughout this seemingly endless journey...

If you can find, borrow and make all efforts to certainly try a pair, or more extravagantly, two pairs of old mesa 1x12 EV loaded cabs ( chrome corners preferably ) and you will be amazed at the difference these wonderful antiques make to your tone. Over twenty years I expanded my Mk 1V...

I use 2 3/4 back 1x12s loaded with EV12Ls and 2 closed back Thieles also with EVs and the sound and spread is awesome in 'virtual 4x12' mode. This kind of flexibility is a godsend to the ageing back and also gives you the option to go 'virtual 2x12' with a 3/4 back piggybacked atop a Thiele...

Ave again fellow Englishman, yes the Fuchs will be a one-trick pony (albeit a Derby winner).The Mark V wins by virtue of it's ability to win on the flat and over the jumps. Versatility is the cornerstone of the Mark series and the V is equally at home with my Les Paul at full chat doing The Who...

Keep the Blackstar cab and the V head will match perfectly. I'm in Worcester UK and it took me 8 months of waiting to upgrade from mk 1V combo to the V head but it was well worth the wait. Read, digest and follow the manual until you are familiar with what this thing can do and try to remember...

Head. I recently went from longterm mk1v combo to mkv head for the selfsame reasoning as the previous poster. The versatility of cabinet-switchings and attendant weight and portability advantages far outstrip the combo option especially as you are offered Hobson's choice in England regarding...

Hello from England where it's taken 8 months to finally receive this magnificent mark v head which I run through four EV12L loaded boogie 1x12s (2 thiele and 2 halfbacks). I am only just beginning to scratch the surface of the seemingly myriad combinations of soundscapes available. My only...