GASsing for a V....

[Laskyman]

I have a problem with GAS. Now I want a Mark V. I would have to part ways with my Ultra though...which II truly enjoy....what to do- any one want to convince me one way or the other?
Standing by-

 

[jmontgomery]

Buy one. You know you want to.

 

[BostonRedSox]

If your gas is really bad, I would advise you to get control of that, first, before jumping on the Mark V wagon. Your gas is probably due to a lack of impulse control. This lack of control is also going to further screw you in impulsively going after new gear like the Mark V.

Thought I should be the voice of reason. If you don't have a REAL gas issue, the by all means, GO FOR IT!

 

[gummx97]

I had a friend that has a MKV and AxeFX Ultra, he still prefers his MKV....

 

[MusicManJP6]

I had a V.... sold to buy an AXE.... then ended up crawling back to another V after a year and a half.... the V gives me all the tones I strived for in the AXE. If you only use a couple presets and effects on the AXE then it's a no brainer. The AXE is made for the musician that records, plays live, and needs tons of different sounds and effects. I, personally, don't require any recording gear, play live (anymore), or a million tones. Just give me my Mark V, Vertical 2x12, and at least a delay pedal in the loop and I'm a happy camper regardless of the guitar I am playing through it.

I've been through my share of Mesas and spent lots of time with the AXE.... and the V is IT for me. I didn't miss the tubes as much as I missed real knobs and no damn menus!

 

[rabies]

I had a V.... sold to buy an AXE.... then ended up crawling back to another V after a year and a half.... the V gives me all the tones I strived for in the AXE. If you only use a couple presets and effects on the AXE then it's a no brainer. The AXE is made for the musician that records, plays live, and needs tons of different sounds and effects. I, personally, don't require any recording gear, play live (anymore), or a million tones. Just give me my Mark V, Vertical 2x12, and at least a delay pedal in the loop and I'm a happy camper regardless of the guitar I am playing through it.

I've been through my share of Mesas and spent lots of time with the AXE.... and the V is IT for me. I didn't miss the tubes as much as I missed real knobs and no damn menus!

I haven't even looked at that Axe stuff (heard about it a year ago or so and didn't care).

So what music styles do you play with the M5?

 

[Laskyman]

I recently traded some garbage for a Mesa DC5 112 combo. Combined with the Axe Ultra- it is the best of both worlds- great glass tone (especially cleans), with the legitimate "amp in the room" sound that the Axe doesnt do alone.
I still want a V, but I now know without a doubt that the Axe is a keeper for effects. It has no peer in the world of effects- and all of the drives are undistinguishable from their analog counterparts, but much more flexible. I never realized what a great amp the DC is- the Axe and a V MAY be my dream rig.......and I am the kind of guy who can wait it out until it happens. The Mesa EQ is very under-rated- lots of tone sculpting!