Going to try out a mkiv

[Eric]

After much tweaking and trying a few different pedal set ups I've decided to try out a mark iv. I seem to have a love hate relationship with my 3ch dual recto. I love the in your face recto punch and the huge bottom end but outside of that......... :? On a whim I called my local boogie dealer and they have a mkvi head in stock. I feel like a dork for getting caught up in all the recto hype and disregarding all the info about the lacking clean and lead capabilities. Most of the original music I play is down tuned chunky metal but last night at band pratice I busted out with (and this is a perfect example) I dont know by Ozzy and it just diddnt sound very good (tone wise). I wish I had the funds to keep the recto but it might go up for sale soon.

 

[Platypus]

I think you'll be much happier given your description, good luck!

 

[Soundstorm]

Don't base your judgements on a half hour at a music store. You usually have to work with the Mark IVs to get the great tone out of them.

 

[Russ]

Definitely take some settings with you to your music store and try out the Mark IV with various settings. Remember that it takes a while to finalize the personlal tone settings.

 

[musicman10_1]

+1 on taking sample settings with you. The Mark IV has many great tones - it can also be very frustrating and sound bad. That said - it is one of my favorite pieces of gear.

Good luck

 

[ibanez4life SZ!]

I'm in the same situation....put on order an a Mark IV a week ago...now the wait...

As soon as it gets here, I'm selling off my Dual Rectifier!

 

[Eric]

I wish they had one of these in stock when I was looking at rectos. I told the guy my situation with the recto and he said he could get jazz tones out of one. Whatever. I diddnt bring any settings with me but I could tell right away I gotta have one. Brighter and tighter. He didnt know if it has a series loop, does any body know? I played a med head through a vert recto 2x12 ( I have a horizontal 2x12 ) and a esp with duncans which I also have. The first thing i noticed was how bright it was, more mid/high focus. I diddnt do much tweakin on it but I already think my mind is made up. Im gonna go back with my LP and some settings before I make a final decision. I havent givin up on my recto yet, Im gonna play with it some more tonight but I cant afford both. sorry for the long post(s).