MARK V and EL34 - Why??

[Koadogg]

I see a lot of posts where everyone wants to hear the Mark V with EL34's. Why is that? Just curious since I am relatively new to the MESA scene with the Mark V being the first MESA Amp that I'll own. I thought the 6L6's were the MESA Tone?

Scott

 

[stephen sawall]

It's kind of like do you want a cheese burger or a hamburger?
Both are burgers and just a matter of taste.

There are just as many who well like 6V6's in it.

 

[boof]

It's kind of like do you want a cheese burger or a hamburger?
Both are burgers and just a matter of taste.

There are just as many who well like 6V6's in it.

 

[stephen sawall]

That looks killer right now !!!

 

[kiff]

and el34's don't clog your arteries, last I heard... (**** that looks good)

 

[Koadogg]

So what if I want a Hamburger with Bacon, and No cheese? 5881's?

I was just curious if it was a Metallica/Petrucci thing or some other artist.

S-

 

[jdurso]

So what if I want a Hamburger with Bacon, and No cheese? 5881's?

I was just curious if it was a Metallica/Petrucci thing or some other artist.

S-

In that case see eurotubes.com

I myself like KT77s

 

[Silverwulf]

So what if I want a Hamburger with Bacon, and No cheese? 5881's?

I was just curious if it was a Metallica/Petrucci thing or some other artist.

S-

Well, since you have the IIC+ mode on here, dropping in 34's would get you a more authentic "Master of Puppets" tone most likely.

 

[boof]

as long as we are on the topic of tubes.....
anyone have links that show the differences between the tubes? i.e same amp, cab, guitar, doesn't have to be a boogie just something that has consistent recordings with just the tubes changed out?