Mark III desirability question

[jmontgomery]

I've had a couple trade offers to trade a Mark III for my Strat. If you were going to choose, what stripe/version would be the most desirable?
I have a Mark V so I'm not sure if I'd get any playing time on a III. Anyone own both?

 

[MrSmitty]

I have both...Mk V and Mk III (green stripe). I play them equally as much. The V is my main rig and is used for gigs because of it's versatility. I play the III at home, for band rehearsal and maybe smaller gigs. The Mk III (once you get it dialed in...and it can be pain at first) is a sweet amp! It's less refined but a little more "organic" sounding compared to the Mk V.

As for which stripe is better? I guess it depends on what your looking for. Have you already researched what each stripe/version has to offer? I think they all sound similar except for some minor revisions here and there.

Is the MK III that your trading for in good working condition?

 

[jmontgomery]

It was described as being in great shape. Green or blue stripe with eq & reverb mod. I'm waiting for pics.

 

[rgx612a]

If you love the guitar, keep it, especially since you got a Mark V, i don't care what the elitists say, a V is a great amp which is capable of so much more than a III or a IV. All the III has on the V is it's rawness, and it's less compressed, all the IV has on it is an overall smoother lead channel. Otherwise, cleans, crunch, mid gain tones are WAY better on a V. I'd want either a Red or a Blue Stripe if i had a choice for a III, they seem the most desireable.

BTW this is all coming from a Mark III owner, i don't have a IV or V but have tried them.