Mark III Volume mod?

stevehollx · Apr 1, 2007

I've hear that it is possible to get a Mark III modded so that another independent volume knob can be added for the clean channel.

I love my Mark III's dirty sound, but for the band I'm in I need the volume set to (at least) close to 7. This is too high for the clean channel, and the clean channel ends up being driven. My goal is (if it is true), to get another volume control installed so I can push the lead channel without having to drive the clean channel hard and sacrifice my clean settings.

Can anyone confirm that MB does do this mod? How much does it run? And how long does it take for them to mod an amp, normally?

Thanks! Cool for find a forum with a bunch of fellow Boogie heads!

boogietone · Apr 1, 2007

As far as MKIII volume mods go, the only one I know of is the mod for the rythym 2 channel. Then you have clean, rythym and lead channels each with their own volume control and finally you have the master volume. Usually the new volume pot replaces the reverb pot. Hopefully others will chime in here if I'm wrong. Hope this helps!

boogietone · Apr 1, 2007

As far as MKIII volume mods go, the only one I know of is the mod for the rythym 2 channel. Then you have clean, rythym and lead channels each with their own volume control and finally you have the master volume. Usually the new volume pot replaces the reverb pot. Hopefully others will chime in here if I'm wrong. Hope this helps!

reo73 · Apr 2, 2007

I don't know about a Volume Mod that separates the volume control for the clean channel from the lead. I have not heard of anyone doing this. A lot of people, me included, have had the R2 Master Volume mod done that adds a master volume contro for the R2 channel.

schnarf · Apr 2, 2007

Why not just use a clean boost pedal in front of the amp and turn it on for leads?

stevehollx · Apr 2, 2007

Having a boost just isn't practical in a live setting for me. I need to throw distortion on and off and the drop of a hat.

I have to flip enough switches to tap & switch coils that I don't need a pedal dance to go along with it.

Has anyone owned both a Mark III and a Quad? I'm wondering if this would make more sense for me, as I can use one of the channels to dial in a good clean setting, and use the other (probably the lower Mark III styled channel) for the dirty stuff.