5 months of ownership, very please with the MKV

[bandit2013]

I have had the Mark V for 5 months now. Despite the issues I had early on with the power tubes, I am very happy with the V.
My quest for tone by changing preamp tubes, speakers, etc... is basically a personal preference. Overall the amp is very versatile, it seems endless in character. I did have my heart set on the Roadster but came home with the Mark V. Not only did the first impression of the Mark V win me over, 5 months later I now believe I made the right choice in my purchase. I reviewed a few demo videos on the Mesa web site as well as a few others just for kicks. If I had gone a different route I may not have been as pleased as I am with the MKV. I may not be the greatest guitar player or even have any talent, but I know what sounds good. After some 30 years since I first began, and an 8 year absence due to a hand and elbow injury I thought my playing days were over. It is almost like learning everything over again, Most of it is comming back. I have been considering getting another amp, and if I do it will be the MarK V combo (perhaps with an EV stuffed in the hole).

 

[Karl Houseknecht]

Good choice over the Roadster. I couldn't sell that amp fast enough.

 

[bandit2013]

There is a 40th anniversary mark V for sale on ebay, I am very intersted it that one. I will have to wait though, but I can dream about it..

 

[screamingdaisy]

Love the Mark V. It's not always my favourite amp but I don't see myself ever selling it.

 

[bandit2013]

I would have to admit this is becomming a favorite. The Mark IV has taken a back seat for now. I seem to gravitate to the V. I think one of the features of the amp I like is the ample amount of reverb. The tank in the IV is a bit smaller and not as nice.

 

[cradlefish]

I love the V as well! Just a fantastic versatile amp like the iv.