metalmaster
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I have just recently re-tubed my Mark IV with a high gain kit from Eurotubes. I was reluctant at first to do it because so many people have complained about 'dark blanket' effects on your tone. I have been running the JJ's for a few days, and let me tell you, there is no such problem as far as I'm concerned. I fired the amp up and was thrashing away in minutes! Made a couple of EQ tweaks, and that was it. The improvement in sound after the retube is substantial. My palm muted notes were much more defined and responsive. Artificial harmonics are now much easier to pull off, and the distortion is just nasty! IMO it puts a 5150 to shame. I am so glad I finally tried the JJ's, they kick the crap out of the Mesa tubes that were in there.
I've heard others say that the Mark IV eats high gain JJ ECC83S's for breakfast when used under constant high gain and drive settings. I hope this isn't the case 'cause the re-tube kit was fairly expensive ($118). But it sounds so **** good! I'm like a pig in the proverbial pile of excrement.
I've heard others say that the Mark IV eats high gain JJ ECC83S's for breakfast when used under constant high gain and drive settings. I hope this isn't the case 'cause the re-tube kit was fairly expensive ($118). But it sounds so **** good! I'm like a pig in the proverbial pile of excrement.