I've read all the discussions on the Mark not being able to do Metal, was just curious everyone's opinions on it doing Blues. I play just about all kinds of music from R&B and old school blues to probably the heaviest stuff being music like Sixx Am or Foo Fighters. Am waiting on the head and was wondering if it'll do blues well (never owned a Mark), actually wanted it for heavy stuff. Thoughts?
Mark V for Blues?
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Mungo Zen
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Honestly this amp can't do much. I am planning on using it as a door stop whenever it arrives, maybe a space heater in the winter.
Really though, considering the range of clean to crunchy on this amp, I think you will be able to fill whatever blues needs you may have.
Really though, considering the range of clean to crunchy on this amp, I think you will be able to fill whatever blues needs you may have.
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Sure!
I'm a blues guitarist and my primary amp is an Express 5:50. I also use a late '50s tweed Deluxe (5E3) clone and a 1966 Vibrolux Reverb. They're all very different flavors of the blue and all valid.
What I'm getting at is that they're all blues amps when a blues guitarist uses them!
I'm a blues guitarist and my primary amp is an Express 5:50. I also use a late '50s tweed Deluxe (5E3) clone and a 1966 Vibrolux Reverb. They're all very different flavors of the blue and all valid.
What I'm getting at is that they're all blues amps when a blues guitarist uses them!
lesterpaul
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well, considering Mk amps( I do not have my V yet :evil: ), think about this: Keef...yessir, Keith Richards and his Mk I...or how about the C+ Coliseum??They made these to appease the mighty Keef(and I have one myself :wink: ..hehehe)..check out the boogie files http://homepage.mac.com/mesaboogie/welcome.html
...lots of info on Mk amps-as many have attested to, these aren't one trick ponies;lots of tonal possibilities--I love the low gain sounds /Fenderish blues tone
...lots of info on Mk amps-as many have attested to, these aren't one trick ponies;lots of tonal possibilities--I love the low gain sounds /Fenderish blues tone
Silverwulf
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I think a blues guitarist could probably live in Channel 1 alone and be happy with the modes and features.
How is a Mark V not able to do metal? That's absurd.
Channel 3 has enough gain in it to make heads explode. I mean, one of the modes is freaking called "Extreme" there is no way that it's not meant to also play metal. Ridiculous...I wish people would quit worrying about that.
Channel 3 has enough gain in it to make heads explode. I mean, one of the modes is freaking called "Extreme" there is no way that it's not meant to also play metal. Ridiculous...I wish people would quit worrying about that.
Mungo Zen
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Bobby_E said:
Technically he said he read the posts, not that he agreed with any side of the argument.
It actually points to a common misconception with this type of amp, that it is single-minded. Can it play Blues or Metal or Jazz or Country? In my books this amp is better qualified to play a broader range of music then a lot of amps.
Besides, the amp is only a part of the equation, your guitar and any gear surrounding it and the amp also will impact the tone. Most importantly however, the musician playing will define what genre it is. I have heard metal played on acoustic instruments, and blues played on totally overdriven rigs, and the players made the instruments at hand work for them, rather then letting them dictate what they could play.
The reason players like myself are looking at this amp is because it offers incredible flexibility in its voicing while offering a distinct tone to build from. However, when it comes down to sitting infront of the amp it isn't about genres or styles, its about playing some guitar and having fun.
danyeo1
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Bobby_E said:
Because people are morons. I'd hate to see the same idiots who say the V can't do metal plug into a stock JCM800 at moderate volumes with no OD pedal. I'm sure they call it a Jazz tone. :lol:
Ana Popovic is a blues guitar player and plays through a MKIV head. I've seen her in concert and her tone is incredible. If she can pull it off with a MKIV, there is no doubt it can be done with a MKV. Check out the samples from her album on her website:
http://www.anapopovic.com
http://www.anapopovic.com
I don't think there is any issue playing blues. All 3 channels can be used, depending on what your pups are. The manual has a wicked setting for channel 1 that I think sings well for both my strat and les paul.
If your buying the V for blues, I think you'll have tons of fun! The V is truely an instrument. :mrgreen:
If your buying the V for blues, I think you'll have tons of fun! The V is truely an instrument. :mrgreen:
rabies
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ruso said:
Her website has some cool music. thx for the tip!
I appreciate all the responses. To clarify, I never said "The Mark V can't do metal". Simply put, i was referring to the number of threads I've read. The main reason I am interested is for the implied versatility. I have not had enough time with the amp to say anything about what it does or does not do. Since I've not owned any Marks in the past, wanted to know about its blues capabilities. Sounds like I'm gonna be happy with it!
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