whats up guys?ive posted before about my frustration with my rhy2 channel on my mesa mark 4.i just want a very focused tight ac/dc type crunch...but i wind up with something kind of muddy.could i use a dist pedal to help me acheive this?i love my clean and high gain channel.also would changing the el34s to 6l6s help this?thanks for any input.
frustrated again with rhythm 2!!!
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I get a nice bite on R2 with an overdrive with a slight volume boost and not much gain. It tights it up a bit and adds some sizzle. The more transparent the better.. tubescreamer isn't a good choice for example.
R2 is throwing me for a loop right now too trying to balance it with R1.. What are your power/tube settings right now?
R2 is throwing me for a loop right now too trying to balance it with R1.. What are your power/tube settings right now?
I'm very green on the Mark IV too so the only one I've auditioned was the OCD which I like very much since it's sort of a marshally drive sound anyway. R2 takes fuzzes really well too if you're so inclined.
deskman
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jp uses a boss bluesdriver (dark blue) for a boost as of lately
basically run it before the amp
but dont give it too much gain
just give it volume
you dont want to run a distorted signal into your amp
just a louder signal
basically run it before the amp
but dont give it too much gain
just give it volume
you dont want to run a distorted signal into your amp
just a louder signal
ursinus
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I didn't see whether yours was a A or B MKIV. If it is a B, try these settings: Rhyth2-10 Pulled out. Trb-7, Mid-4, Bass-4, Prescence-5 pulled out. EQ-classic V setting. Give it a shot and let us know. BTW i use a BB-Preamp when using 6l6's or EL34's. I'm currently running 6v6's and don't usually need the boost, especially when cranked.... :mrgreen:
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In my experience, and it's based on a Mark IVa, you'll do well to go pentode, full-power, and possibly even simul-class, with pentode being the most important factor. I've had good luck with both EL-34s and 6L6s. From there, I like:
R2 Gain: 7-10 pulled (or less depending on master volume level)
Bass: 2-3 (turn it up until right before you hear low notes flubbing out)
Mid: 10
R2 Treble: 7
R2 Presence: 0 pulled
EQ: Top line, 1/2 between top and middle lines, middle, middle, middle
I roll my Les Paul's volume back to 8-9 and crank up the master as far as possible. Adjust the graphic EQ to suit your cabinet.
Personally, I've found that the Mark IV has a very different vibe than a Plexi style amp, and I've never gotten mine anywhere close to my Marshall, but you can get a great Mark IV rhythm sound with a lot of punch by going pentode, full-power, and simul-class. In fact, one of the reasons I love my Mark IV is that it doesn't sound just like a Marshall (although I love those too).
R2 Gain: 7-10 pulled (or less depending on master volume level)
Bass: 2-3 (turn it up until right before you hear low notes flubbing out)
Mid: 10
R2 Treble: 7
R2 Presence: 0 pulled
EQ: Top line, 1/2 between top and middle lines, middle, middle, middle
I roll my Les Paul's volume back to 8-9 and crank up the master as far as possible. Adjust the graphic EQ to suit your cabinet.
Personally, I've found that the Mark IV has a very different vibe than a Plexi style amp, and I've never gotten mine anywhere close to my Marshall, but you can get a great Mark IV rhythm sound with a lot of punch by going pentode, full-power, and simul-class. In fact, one of the reasons I love my Mark IV is that it doesn't sound just like a Marshall (although I love those too).
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