Mark V Revision B vs original release / Speaker options

[JlMMY]

Hello,
I just ordered the 1 x 12" MC90 Widebody Theile cabinet to compliment my Mark V combo. I came here hoping to read up on this cabinet to see how others like it. I couldn't find much on this setup so I will post some feedback later next week, after I have received it. I have been playing the combo with a Bogner cube 1 x 12" V30 which sounds good. I also tried it with a vertical 2 x 12" cabinet loaded with one MC90 and one V30. That sounds really good. What sounds best is a 4 x 12" half stack loaded with V30's but can't always play with that much gear. Anyway, while I was reading on Grailtone I noticed discussion about a Mark V - B. I saw a picture of the tube cage but wondered what other changes they made to the "B" version of the Mark V over the original issue? I am mostly interested in sound / electrical changes? BTW, I have changed all the tubes. I tried EL34's, which sound great over stock. I used the Seimans. I am currently running RCA Blackplate with a mix of vintage 12AX7's. This is the best tube setup I have heard so far. Anyone who wants to discuss tubes, speakers, and mostly what is new about the rev B Mark V, please tell?
Thanks,
Jimmy

 

[MusicManJP6]

Hey Jimmy, there has been no revisions for the Mark V yet as far as we know. The new tube cage is standard for all new Mesas - not just Mark V.

I'm loving my V with my EV loaded 3/4 back cab and JJ/TungSol 12ax7 mix. Every few days I swap out the stock 6L6s for JJ E34Ls and love the crunch.

I'd love to hear one of those new widebody ported cabs with my EV in it!!

 

[MrMarkIII]

The tube cage is required for amps imported to the EU. Who knows, it prob'ly uses less aluminum than the bar across the back.

 

[SteveO]

I prefer the bar, it lends itself well to using velcro cable straps to take any strain off of the cables plugged into the back!

 

[phyrexia]

It's not a revision. They were always made like this for other markets. They are just streamlining the process.

 

[JlMMY]

Thanks for clearing up the revision issue. I can't remember what thread it was but I was scanning Grailtone late the other night (too late) and saw someone commenting on the Mark V b. I know Mesa isn't sitting on their back feet with this model but it did seem way early for changes? Anyway, with that cleared up I didn't see many folks talking about which speaker setup is working best? I have 2 x 12", 4 x 12" and a Bogner Cube 1 x 12" that I have been sampling. I just put an order in for the 1 x 12" Theile. I based my decision solely on looks. I have speakers that I can swap out, when the Theile arrives, however, I really like the Celestion (Black Shadow) MC90 so I can't think of a better speaker for the 1 x 12". When it arrives I will give some opinion on this setup. Meanwhile, what are you guys using / loving? Seems like the Mark V is picking up a lot of fans. Awesome amp.

 

[madryan]

OK... I'm confused... I've got Mark V #375 and it's just got the Bar across the back like every other boogie I've ever owned. It's a head. Is this not the case for the new ones?

 

[MusicManJP6]

OK... I'm confused... I've got Mark V #375 and it's just got the Bar across the back like every other boogie I've ever owned. It's a head. Is this not the case for the new ones?

The newest ones have a cage and no bar. Mine is #1698 and it has the bar like yours.