MKiv Distortion

[cheesebox]

Has anyone got any samples of the MKiv distortion similar to that used on the Metallica Black album. I believe this amp was used on that album and I am seriously considering getting one.

Thanks.

 

[SFW]

while not a Metallica clip, here is the lead channel of the Mark IV

http://home.houston.rr.com/ducote/heavy.mp3

 

[Grandor]

Yeah its good for metallica black album type stuff and MOP tones.
I think i recall, NoGlassNoClass had some clips and settings of MOP nailing tones.

Your really need a solid rear-loaded cab with the right speakers (I'd advise vintage30's) to get that type of heavy sound.

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Personally I have a few issues getting the type of tone you are referring to, It seems when I hit the low EAD type power chords the sound seems to fart a bit. But I'm thinking its probably a guitar or cab issue. Not the amp. But I'm in the process of eliminating this issue, I'll chime in and tell you how it goes when i get around to it

 

[cheesebox]

Thanks for the clip, thats the sound that i want. As you might have read in my other post I have actually purchased a MKIV widebody combo ... so there is no turning back now! Just gotta wait for it to arrive.

I have an ESP EC400 with the EMG81 pickups, so i should have the right guitar for the sound (I also have another guitar for the cheesey stuff too!)

Cheers,

Tom

 

[fdesalvo]

The MKIV has the best distortion out there IMHO.

 

[ahoi]

i did not like that clip - sounded too undefined, certainly not like metallica on the black album.

 

[Nitrobattery]

Here are some clips I did with my Mark IV. I ran the head through a Mesa Recto standard 4x12 and stuck a Shure SM57 on the cab.

'tallica clips

http://www.digitalsoundplanet.com/Members/000125640_000029323.mp3

http://www.digitalsoundplanet.com/Members/000125640_000029326.mp3

http://www.digitalsoundplanet.com/Members/000125640_000029324.mp3

http://www.digitalsoundplanet.com/Members/000125640_000029325.mp3


Some of my stuff


http://www.digitalsoundplanet.com/Members/000125640_000029327.mp3

http://www.digitalsoundplanet.com/Members/000125640_000029328.mp3 this clips was recorded direct

 

[ESPguitar]

That was awesome Nitobattery!

Can you post some of your settings fot the 'tallica stuff?

Thanks,

RB

 

[t0aj15]

Your really need a solid rear-loaded cab with the right speakers (I'd advise vintage30's) to get that type of heavy sound.

Personally I have a few issues getting the type of tone you are referring to, It seems when I hit the low EAD type power chords the sound seems to fart a bit. But I'm thinking its probably a guitar or cab issue. Not the amp. But I'm in the process of eliminating this issue, I'll chime in and tell you how it goes when i get around to it

I have none of those issues with my Mk IV when I use my Boogie EVM loaded Thiele cabs ( I use two).