Search results

My V1 preamp tube keeps blowing. No sound at all from the amp. Have replaced it 3x times now. Does that mean that there is a problem elsewhere in the amp head? Thank

How picky is a Mark V with its preamp tubes? Do I need a Mesa Mesa branded 12AX7 for the V1 slot or can I use any type of 12AX7? Thanks

I want to connect my Mark V into my DAW and record. I am looking to take my signal from my Mark V preamp to a Rivera Rock Crusher attenuator (original version not the “Recording” version) and going into a Steinberg UR28M interface and then into my DAW. Within the DAW I want to use Two Torpedos...

I have a TC Electronics G-Force in the FX loop of my Mark V. It is a pretty noisy unit. Any tips on how to use this rack unit in the loop. I have read that these were really noisy units and I am trying to decide if I should simplify and maybe replace with another rack unit or simplify with...

I just purchased some Groove Tubes GT-E34LS to swap out my existing 6L6 tubes in my Mark V. I am questioning if these were the right tubes for the Mark V. I bought 2 matched pairs (inner and outer tubes). Upon turning on the amp I can hear a high end squeal on Channel 3 and low end...

I have a Mark V and I love it. I use the 5 band EQ and presets to shape the tone across all channels. I figured out early one that when practicing and playing alone (no band/not live), that I can further shape my sound by putting a parametric eq in my FX loop (post pre-amp but pre-power amp)...

Hi I have a Mesa Mark V which I run in mono to a Mesa 4x12 cabinet. I run a TC electronics G-Force in the Mark V effects loop. I was wondering if I can run my rig in stereo mode so that I can split the left and right side of the 4x12 cabinet and take advantage of the stereo effects in the...

I am considering looking at a Rivera Rock Crusher (attenuator/load box) for my Mark V head. I am looking to maximize the tone at lower volumes on my Mark V head. I am playing in a house and I have volume constraints (not in an apartment). I can turn my Master on each channel to about the 8-9...

I have a Mark V head. There are two settings on Channel 2 and 3 that I have never really been able to master. The Mark I setting on Channel 2 is lifeless. I cannot see how you would use it. The Extreme setting on Channel 3 is too bassy. Again I cannot see the merit in it. Would love to...

I have a Mark V and a Road King 4x12 cabinet. The back of the cabinet has one 4 ohm input which I connect via 1 x 4 ohm output from the Mark V. I have noticed that there are also 2x 8 ohm inputs on the back of the cabinet for use when "bi-amping". Questions: 1) Can I set this up so that I...

Hi all, I am trying to replicate a Joe Bonamassa guitar tone on my Mesa Boogie Mark V. I realize he uses Marshalls. I am assuming that I should be exploring tones with Channel 2 with or without a Tube Screamer. I have a Ibanez TS9 tube screamer (Bonamassa uses a TS808 and various others). I...

I use the 5-band EQ on my Mark V. I have never really understood how to use the Preset option for the EQ. I know to engage it you simply set the toggles to the left of the 5-band EQ for each channel from Sliders to Preset. But from there, I don't really know what it is I am supposed to be...

I am trying to emulate the guitar tone from Winds of Change by the Scorpions (See attached URL fro video)...

I like to scoop out my mids when I am playing rhythm. However if that rhythm has some lead in it, the sustain is not really there to give the lead any character. I often feel that I need more mids for any meaningful expression in that lead. I am playing through a Mark V, 4x12 Roadking cabinet...

Hi. I have a Mark V and 4x12 Road King cabinet. I am trying to put together a effects rack with limited space in my basement. I was hoping that I could incorporate the rack to sit on top of the cabinet or head. However I am not sure if this is practical. My needs are pretty simple. I will...

Has anyone ever used a Power Attenuator on a Mesa head? I have been researching this and it sounds like you can get great tone at low levels when playing in a house. I am wondering if this is worth the investment. Sounds like the ones that inlcude load boxes do not have be plugged into...

I have a Mark V and I am using a TC Electronics G-Force in the effects loop. There is an incredible amount of hiss and noise at times. I am using long chords 25 feet for both guitar and the two in the loop. Should I be considering new chords or should I simply be investing in a Rocktron Hush...

I have been testing pickups with my Mark V. I was wondering if there is an optimal way to set up the amp in Channel 3 using active vs. passive pickups? I have: PRS Terero (EMG 85/81 in neck/bridge ) - active pickups: Probably the most distortion of all three guitars. But not very dynamic...

I am using a TC Electronics G Force with my Mark V effects loop. When I dial the INPUT level of the G Force down to 0 I still get a residual signal in the Mark V. Why is this. I would expect there to be no sound at all coming out of the amp as I technically send nothing and nothing should...

I cannot find a good forum for the G Force. The forum on the TC Selctronics site is a ghost town: http://forum.tcelectronic.com/forum/9/gforce/ There is also a Yahoo Forum but it looks desolate as well: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/tc-g-force/ Thanks