Finally I got my Mark V (# 2548) on Wednesday!
First of all I want to thank the members who helped me to find a link to download the manual to get a little familiar with the Mark V before buying the amp.
I started with the stock tubes and the Mark V sounded good, but I was not really overwhelmed. So I installed TAD EL34 tubes and set the bias correctly. After turning the power switch on, there are for a few seconds crackling/sizzling noises from the amp or maybe the tubes. Is this an issue? After 10 to 20 seconds the crackle/sizzle disappears and everything is quiet and works fine.
Soundwise the EL34 tubes do the trick in my opinion! The voicing is now noticable more „British“ and that’s what I really like.
It’s a lot of fun fiddling amd twiddling with all the bells and whistles. Honestly I appreciate the versatility and all the options. The short time I experimented I could not find a real „bad“ sound.
I’ve not heard of many „Old School Rockers“ and „Bluesers“ using a Mark V. Don’t know why, because the Mark V has definitely these tones to offer and so much more!
Whether you play Tele, Strat or LP, you can hear the guitars own voice.
Stay tuned and rock on!
Fritz
First of all I want to thank the members who helped me to find a link to download the manual to get a little familiar with the Mark V before buying the amp.
I started with the stock tubes and the Mark V sounded good, but I was not really overwhelmed. So I installed TAD EL34 tubes and set the bias correctly. After turning the power switch on, there are for a few seconds crackling/sizzling noises from the amp or maybe the tubes. Is this an issue? After 10 to 20 seconds the crackle/sizzle disappears and everything is quiet and works fine.
Soundwise the EL34 tubes do the trick in my opinion! The voicing is now noticable more „British“ and that’s what I really like.
It’s a lot of fun fiddling amd twiddling with all the bells and whistles. Honestly I appreciate the versatility and all the options. The short time I experimented I could not find a real „bad“ sound.
I’ve not heard of many „Old School Rockers“ and „Bluesers“ using a Mark V. Don’t know why, because the Mark V has definitely these tones to offer and so much more!
Whether you play Tele, Strat or LP, you can hear the guitars own voice.
Stay tuned and rock on!
Fritz