Difference between two 25w amps.

[Megadeth79]

i would like to take one of this two guitar heads: mark v 25 or rectoverb 25.
I would like to know what you think of these ,which do you think is the most ' versatile, which is better for live with the band,which takes better pedals expecially overdrive and distortion pedals.I have a mesa cab 2x12 horizontal to match with vintage 30.
thanks

 

[elvis]

Both are awesome in every way you describe. The Mark is more flexible, in that it has more modes and also a built in cab clone.

Both will be loud enough, both sound great. I own both for that reason.

 

[Megadeth79]

Could you describe me the two channels of both ?

 

[elvis]

I couldn't do them justice. Read the excellent descriptions on Mesa's web site and watch their demo videos. They are very well-done.

 

[Megadeth79]

well!!! I bought the mark v 25 ; compared with rectoverb 25 (wonderful guitar head) and i think the mark a bit ' better as sounds and quality!!!
now i would like to buy some pedals that work well with the head to obtain so as to achieve greater versatility and sound nuances to cover more ' types of rock music: i think a ts style pedal(or overdrive or boost) and a compressor pedal. for sure the diamond compressor but i'm undecided for the overdrive/booster/boost pedal.
what would you suggest me to match the head?

 

[jmontgomery]

I'm using a Keeley Red Dirt and a Keeley Katana Blues Drive with my Mark25. The Red Dirt is as good or better than any other tubescreamer out there and sounds great with the Mark25. I like is so well I bought the new Katana Blues Drive. I Really like this one. The EQ is very interactive. I have it set for a transparent OD on the Fat channel. It sounds like I reached over and raised the gain knob on the amp when I kick it in.

 

[elvis]

I recommend a clean boost like the Mini Spark Boost. Or one with tone controls, like the the regular Spark Boost. As much as I love my OD808, I find the mid peak detracts from the overall tone of my V:25 in its current settings. I did like the 808 when I was running more scooped and with more gain. It had a more cutting effect.

I also use a BB Pre, which does a nice job of adding sustain and tone control without overwhelming the V:25's natural tone.