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This is my green stripe with a “+” mod done by Mike Bendinelli. His MB initials in red, and he wrote the 3+ when the mod was done. Further evidence of his handiwork can be found inside the chassis.

Thank you for the comp videos!! I’ve referenced several times.

Ugh. I just bought one of these off of reverb. The seller would not ship, so I found a local to pick up in NY area and deliver to a shipping place. I paid $825 for the cab, and total shipping was $600 lol. I then put mesa EVMs in the bottom (another $500) and badcat V30s up top ($300) to get it...

Morn! I have a markIII + and a mark IV. I put some ev’s in the bottom row and like them much better. I think I’m just not a fan of the mc90’s up top. I picked up some badcat version V30’s I’m going to try. Dull is prob a bad description…just not as lively as my 2x12 recto. Not bad, just...

Howdy, So I just got a 4YB half back. It has the original mc90’s and the vintage 50’s down below. I’m running it through my green stipe mark III+. Initially, my ears were not completely loving it. Im used to a 2x12 recto cab, so this has quite a different flavor. I’ve read that the evms are...

Thank you all for your replies! The 4x12 fell through unfortunately, so still looking. You are correct with the v30’s in my 2x12. I do like them, but it’s a lot of sizzle lol. I have a C90 and, just picked up an evm12l. Both 8 ohm. Maybe I’ll find another pair and build a 4x12 cab, or run them...

Fretout, I’m about to purchase a 4yb cab like the one you commented on 10 years ago (mc90s and eminence v50s I think) I’m using a recto 2x12 currently with my mark III but want to try something else. Comments on your cab? I play heavier, melodic type stuff. Wondering if I’m better waiting for...

The pins on the others will be in the same orientation. I use those as a reference when holding the V1 tube, then I go in lol. It still a pain, but I have an idea as to where the pin gap should be. I can’t remember if you can go in the front, but pop the grill off and check? Easy enough if you...

I enjoyed my Mark V for years. I always used the mark IV setting on the red channel, and was very content with the high gain sound (and the clean too) until I got into some of these classics. This mark III is really amazing. Im pretty amazed by the clean as well. It’s tough to find the sweet...

I almost bought a blue stripe, but this green was well priced so I went for it. Mike did ask if I preferred pentode or triode when I gave it to him (I stuck w pentode) but did not offer a switch. In your opinion, what does pulling the R2 pot do when you are in lead (the + mod)? Mike says it...

I’m a Mark series fan. I’ve tried multiple amps from high dollar diezels to orange sludge, and everything in between. Admittedly, I don’t delve into the Marshall world (perhaps one day) but I think I’ve hit all the others. I gravitate towards the Mesa product. Currently I own a III, IV and V...

I bought these 448’s from Sweetwater a few months ago. I also have the TAD’s and agree they are identical in appearance. The TADs are a little hotter (not temp but sound). The 448’s seem to fit my mark iv better than the TADs, but both are good. Still wondering why the 448 isn’t on mesa’s...

I had him go over my IVB. According to Mike, they used some capacitors for a period of time that turn out to leak after a while. The scary part is that if they begin leaking, Mesa likely won’t service it for you. Apparently it makes a mess of the board and Mike doesn’t want to deal w/ it...

Great point! I remember watching that video. I think the older amps had a very organic quality to them due to the artistry of the builder and the components that went into them. With so many human beings involved in the process, (wether it be assembly of product or assembly of parts to go into...

This was entertaining to read! Has anyone considered the obvious choice?? A mark v reissue with the IIC+ reissue on the back of the amp?? A two sided amp if you will. In all seriousness, I think a reissue of this amp would be great to see, but regardless of how close they got it, it would...

Wow, fun to look at these old docs. Thank you! The tube price….ugh. Those 6l6’s have increased in price 1000%

Agree! I wish the amps I chase were always available in the store. Sadly none of them are. I’ve tried (and sold or returned) I think every amp made lol. There is no other way to do it other than get it home and get to know it. If you don’t like it, sell or return. I accept this potential...

This is a dumb suggestion prob, did you try flip flopping the cable inputs? I run a carbon copy on my mark iii, iv and v with no issues. If I plug the cables in the wrong way (which I do 95% of the time initially) I get similar results as you are experiencing. Beyond that, it’s gotta be the...

Ha I spent a considerable amount of time reading through comments for clues on which is which. I think we use the order on the title? (Mark VII vs blank). If so, he starts off with the vii and a/b’s the rest of the time. I am of low intelligence and lose count fairly quickly, but I appreciate...