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Before one of the knowledgeable folks chime in, I'll offer my half-baked theory. Engaging a tube-driven reverb engages an additional tube, adding compression (which enhances both lows and highs) giving the impression of less mids.

So I have had the chance to work with this pairing now for a while, and have some new thoughts. #1. I have found that for my main sound (heavy...Metallica/Pantera/KSE-ish), I really like running the Uber in a scooped configuration with the wall of mids coming from the lead channel of the IV. I...

Man, it's the Marshall-y "chocolate" to my Mark IV "peanut butter" I have always wanted. They are both uniquely bad *** standalone -- but together, man do they fill out all the sonic desirables that I love.

That is as close as I think anyone is ever going to come without the exact signal chain from the original! Very nice man...and great performance too.

This conversation is being had on the Boogie forum. Presumably the majority of the visitors here know well the merits of the cascading preamp, not the least of which is the insane amounts of useable gain on tap in these amps. It was, after all, why people like James Hetfield chose the IIC+ in...

Recently acquired a 2012 Uber Rev Blue and have been tinkering with it in combination with my 1991 Mark IVA compact combo wth the EVM. Normally, I unplug the EVM and run the IV into my Mills Acoustics 4X12 with V30's and K100's. The tones I get with that setup are quite nice. "Solid" would be a...

So now you are up to four C+'s?! That's awesome, man. I see yours are all non-GEQ. Have you ever tried the GEQ model?

After some Google searching, it appears that Mesa STR 425's are relabeled Sovtek 5881WXTs. So I am running the tubes Mike B recommended. The tonal characteristics seem to lean toward a more "brown" sound. Of course, everyone hears things differently so YMMV. I am tempted to throw in the Ruby...

Thanks for the input, fellas. Seems like Mesa 415s would cost me more than $500 for a set. Yikes! From my research of the Sovtek 5881WXTs that are in there, it's a very hardy tube and can withstand voltages well above what many other 6L6 types can. Now that I've been playing it for a few more...

Recently acquired a SimulClass C+ (no GEQ or reverb) from 1985. It has the 105 OT and the head shell is covered in white (cream now) tolex. The head came with a Boogie 5-band Graphic, which I've been running through the loop. I'm running it through a Mills Acoustics Afterburner 4x12 with V30's...

Got the chance to hear my 1991 Mark IVa through a 4x12 finally. Holy balls, Batman! The cab is a Mills Afterburner with v30's and k-100's in an x pattern. I sold my last 4x12 10 years ago along with the Mark III blue stripe head. Figured with the band splitting there wasn't gonna be a need for...

Hey all, I am going to retube my Mark IVa combo and am considering getting some NOS power tubes. What should I expect them to test at? Is there a particular range that is preferable for correct bias in the IV? Thank you!

Sorry for reviving this old, dead thread; but, I just wanted to say that I dig what your band is doing! Your voice sounds similar Dennis DeYoung to me (I mean that in a very complimentary way, btw). It's refreshing to hear some great actual tuneful singing over these riffs. Kudos and best of...

Thanks for the responses everyone. I suppose it's time to start demoing cabs and speakers!

Which speakers would you recommend?

Hey everybody, long-time lurker, first-time poster here. This board is fantastic! Anyway, I bought a Mark IVA compact combo with the EVM12L in it recently. So far I'm really digging it. Lot's of tonal options in this amp. I play mostly heavy/thrash rhythm stuff, and doodle around with some...