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So, I'm going to try running a Studio Preamp I just bought through the power section of my DRG red stripe. If I like it, I guess I could put each preamp (Mark III/Studio) in a loop selector, and switch between the two? That could be pretty cool- like having a Quad preamp (with the "Mark III"...

I just caught this part- so you don't have the push/pull pots installed in your studio?

This is great info. Regarding the C+ mod, is that something that I could have someone here in NYC do, if I give them a schematic? Or is it a Mike B. specialty? Not having to ship it to Cali would be a "+" (pun intended, wink wink)

I love the tones I get out of my red stripe, but it seems temperamental- without the right pickups, guitar, etc, can sound harsh (edit: sometimes not even harsh, but the mids can get a little nasal). And my presence is perpetually at "1." Although when I listen to recordings of myself, I do...

Thanks for listening. Yeah, I bought this amp not knowing what to expect, and it has really completely surpassed expectations. Haven't played much guitar in 10 years, and sold my Mark IV head/Marshall V30 cab back then. For me, this really takes the cake over the Mark IV- and I loved the Mark...

I didn't buy this amp for this sound (probably won't play in a metal band ever again), but it's just too much fun to resist: https://youtu.be/ZI3Zy2Acv3I Surprised that Lead Drive on "7" seemed to hit the nail on the head. First try on "10" was waaay too much, second try on "8" still too...

Reverse "V" Mark owner here :P

Just to checking- the HRG is said to be tighter, better for metal rhythm? And the DRG's are slightly looser, better for lead?

Good point re: "bell tone" - I do love that sound, and like to emphasize it. My current setup will do for now until my new goodies arrive!

Out of boredom, I swapped out the EL34's (Mesa 416) and put two Sylvania 6L6's in the class A slots, with Mesa 415 6L6's in the a/b slots. Observation: Mids and high were suddenly much smoother. Tone seemed sweeter in class A mode, even at lower volumes. Am I onto something in going with four...

This thread was inevitable. So, I'm looking for these very important things: 1. Clean channel sparkle & maximum headroom 2. Lead channel thick, saturated (but not compressed!), liquidy as possible, without compromising the above clean description. I do not need punch, I do not need chugging...

Awesome info. I panic-bought some matched Mullard EL34's (39.3 and 39.4mA), because I thought one of mine was bad and needed replacement asap, due to a blown fuse. In the meantime, I've found places where I can get those at a lower rating (in the range Mike B. suggests), but I will still try...

One more question- does the rating of the EL34's in simul-class affect how you should choose the 6L6's rating? Meaning, if you have EL34's on the higher side, is it necessary (or beneficial) to get 6L6's on the higher side? Or the opposite? Thanks for all the info. I take it that we can infer...

Aha- so, 39mA for the EL34's would be to high?

...as long as the EL34's are on the outside and the 6L6's on the inside? Assuming each pair is matched? I plan on just picking some after doing research. Open to suggestions- looking for the most harmonically rich, liquidy, sustaining, saturated lead tone. Smooth mids. Not concerned with rhythm...

Thanks for posting- it does sound great, but the personality has been clearly altered. In addition to what you mentioned, I feel it does sound slightly bigger/fuller. Not in a conspicuous way, though.

I wonder what my wife would say if one of those just showed up in the mail next week... That is a great tone- although active pickups are not for me. I'm really loving my red stripe, though. I'm glad you put that comparo video up. I feel the III++ does sound slightly bigger and more full (very...

OK- here's something strange, curious if other have had experience: I just bought a Two Notes Torpedo Captor load box/attenuator, and got very excited about hearing my amp at -20dB attenuation However, when I used the attenuated speaker output, and got my master volume a little higher (3 1/2...

Hello, First, thank you to everyone who has contributed to this forum, which I lurked on before pulling the trigger on this amp a few weeks ago. I hadn't played guitar basically for 17-ish yrs, and it is my love for the Boogie tone that made my love affair with guitar come back into full swing...

GJgo- I really appreciate your input, and just wanted to say that I definitely used your youtube videos as a reference before I purchased my red stripe DRG. I enjoyed all of your videos (and your iib+ sounds awesome!) xdg999- all of the insight you (and GJgo) have provided really makes me...