Has anyone seen how the new Mark V's look like in the back ?

[prodrigu]

Just got mine a week ago, and they now have a different type of protection for the tubes

 

[Nermel]

Interesting...probably a good idea...but do you live overseas or outside of the US?

 

[prodrigu]

No, I live in the US

 

[Shang Chi 66]

Just got mine a week ago, and they now have a different type of protection for the tubes

Hey, no fair! I got mine back in june, I want the cool, new tube protector too! :lol:

 

[phyrexia]

it appears they have stopped using the bar. there is now one method of tube protection for all amps.

 

[Deaj]

I like the bar on the combo - glad I picked up an early one.

 

[Anonymous]

this must be the Mark Vb :lol: looks nice but has no effect on tone....

 

[MusicManJP6]

Aesthetically, I like the bar on mine better, but I'm sure this new cage protection is to resolve some common issue they see/hear about in Customer Service.

 

[MrMarkIII]

The cage is a requirement for imports to the European Union, so it seems Mesa is putting the cage on domestic amps as well.
What I'd like to know is how easy is it to change tubes with this config. My niece bought a Crate 50 from GC with this contraption and it took a good 30 minutes to replace a broken 12AX7.
Oh, yes, the cage will surround the pre-amp tubes, too.
Hey, it's for your own good.
I can't wait for the One-World-Government-Black-Helicopter conspiracy theorists to start foaming at the mouth over this! :lol:

 

[dmcguitar]

i like the metal grill mesh that the peavey 5150 uses, it was just a couple mm thick black metal in a std grill patter that covers the whole back (except the jacks of course...) and its 4 easy removed screws to remove...

 

[phyrexia]

It took me about 8 seconds to remove it on the two we just received at work. It only encompasses the power tubes. The preamp tubes still have the regular shielding.

 

[Erotomaniac1928]

Im so used to the bar, that looks a little odd. Maybe if it wasnt in white...

 

[Elpelotero]

Im so used to the bar, that looks a little odd. Maybe if it wasnt in white...

+1

 

[shogun]

I called Boogie, and they told me that the bar didn't have enough high-mids, and that the cage took care of this issue, and really helps you cut through the mix!

I'm going to take my head back to Long & Mcquade, and get them to swap it for the new 'cage' model!

 

[steve_k]

I called Boogie, and they told me that the bar didn't have enough high-mids, and that the cage took care of this issue, and really helps you cut through the mix!

I'm going to take my head back to Long & Mcquade, and get them to swap it for the new 'cage' model!

Totally different tone in the Cage Mode. Is it foot-switchable from Cage to Bar? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[shogun]

I called Boogie, and they told me that the bar didn't have enough high-mids, and that the cage took care of this issue, and really helps you cut through the mix!

I'm going to take my head back to Long & Mcquade, and get them to swap it for the new 'cage' model!

Totally different tone in the Cage Mode. Is it foot-switchable from Cage to Bar? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

:lol: :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

I called Boogie, and they told me that the bar didn't have enough high-mids, and that the cage took care of this issue, and really helps you cut through the mix!

I'm going to take my head back to Long & Mcquade, and get them to swap it for the new 'cage' model!

Totally different tone in the Cage Mode. Is it foot-switchable from Cage to Bar? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

:lol: :lol:

:lol: :lol:
i think the cage makes your footswitch wireless :mrgreen: