Bought Mark IV from fredster!

[Spirithunter]

I just bought the 2004 Mark IV from fredster here on the forum. This amp kills! What a sweet amp and very happy with it. Thank you Fred.

A couple quick question though...

First on the output level should their be a smooth transition in volume increase turning up from 0-1. Mine is not smooth turning up to 1. Basically jumps to volume and is hard to dial it down just a touch if i need to but once above setting 1 volume increase is smooth . I'll mostly be playing at 1 setting for now(cause of family) and direct. I do understand these are meant to be played loud but just checking if this is the norm.

Second i have a Recto Pre was wondering if and how could this be used with the MarkIV. Fred and i talk briefly about this and i thought i would run it by all of you here for some more input.

This amp is awesome! but still gassing for the LSS.

 

[Random Hero]

I don't know about the volume thing, I play mine at around 2 normally at home, sorry.

As for the other question, it will be fine running your Recto pre into the FX loop in.

 

[thindave]

What are you running your masters at? If they are high, the volume will jump pretty drastically...

 

[Random Hero]

thindave is right. I have my masters on around 3, from memory, enabling me to run the main master at 2.

 

[Spirithunter]

I just notices i put my post in the vintage instead of modern. Sorry all.

My master's are at 4. At the moment i am using the sample setting mesa gives u. Ok then i'll turn down the master and turn up the output a touch more to my liking and see where i go from there.

I should say that today will be the first day of really messing with this amp.

Thanks for the quick replies all! 8)

 

[Random Hero]

Tell me what you think of these?

Treble 8
Bass 2.5
Mid 5.5
Presence pulled 2.5
Lead Gain pulled 7
Lead Drive 7

EQ in a V with the 6600 slider below the centre line.

Tweed/Triode/Simul-Class/Mid-Gain

 

[Spirithunter]

I like it Random Hero! playing right now.

Man... i can't find a bad setting yet that i have tried with this amp so far.

 

[Random Hero]

I like it Random Hero! playing right now.

Man... i can't find a bad setting yet that i have tried with this amp so far.

Me either, it kills eh!?

I only got mine Monday, and it's really quite something. I love it.

 

[rippingrudy]

I have all my channel volumes around 4 and when I turn up the output it jumps when you go from 0 to 1 - there is no taper... just BOOM.

So, your amp is normal.

Mark IV - best amp ever by the way!!!!!

 

[Spirithunter]

Cool rippingrudy thanks for that info!

 

[fredster]

I just bought the 2004 Mark IV from fredster here on the forum. This amp kills! What a sweet amp and very happy with it. Thank you Fred.

You are most welcome my friend - I wish you many years of Marky goodness.

 

[Russ]

Welcome to the family