I hate to ask, but..

[dcdossett65]

How does the Mark IV actually compare to the Mark V, just in terms of tone? I keep seeing random posts on other forums of people saying the Mark IV sounds much better. Others say the cleans/ ch 2 are much better on the MKV, so i'm a little lost. A

Again, sorry about vs. thread, I just want to ask the guys who actually own these amps.

Thoughts?

 

[Scary]

I've only been playing the Mk 5 for a couple of months now, so I could still be in the honeymoon phase.. but there are just so many more options compared to the Mk4. I can't go back right now.

The Mk 4 does have a cabinet filling warmth to it in the lead channel that is really awesome, but I can't really say which is better. It's a personal opinion you can make an argument for either side.

 

[4406cuda]

I find the Mark V to be a more versatile amp. Channel 2 on the Mark V is better. Channel 3 on the Mark IV sounds a bit more aggressive, but not necessarily better, just different. I prefer the cleans on the Mark V. I love both amps, but if I had to sell one of them, it would be the Mark IV because I need the versatility in the cover band I am in.

 

[phyrexia]

I'm gonna stick my neck out there and say that Ch 1 and 2 are better on the V than the IV, and the third channel is at least as good. And the reverb is (much) better. And the footswitch cable is detachable.

 

[littleguitar]

I've got both and to my ears, the V is way better !!!! but this is my ears and not necessary yours..... Try the Five with a 4 x 12 !

 

[rabies]

How bout the sag/response with the recto tube engaged in the V? I kinda miss that from my RK1 I had...

How's the class A 10 watt mode in the V?

 

[fatbagg]

Depends what you like. I thought the cleans on the markV won hands down...I think the mark 1 setting on chjannel 2 was the best sounding of any mark channel two...but not very useable in a live situation...so its a tie fpor me...

But...I rate the mark Ivlead channel a 10/10 for its fat, singing miodrangey love, and smooth gain...I give the markV lead channel a 7 out of ten...It was cool, but not as clean, not as smooth, and you have to pull gain from treble more...and I HATE treble.

 

[theroan]

I like the Mark V version of the IV better the actual Mark IV. I agree it's not the same, similar, but not the same. But it doesn't matter to me because the Mark V gain sounds better to my ears, more modern.

 

[fleeced]

How bout the sag/response with the recto tube engaged in the V? I kinda miss that from my RK1 I had...

How's the class A 10 watt mode in the V?

..... Beautiful !