My Mark IV Rev A build date on chassis - lookie!!!

[Force]

My Mark IV amps serial is: IV3497.

Upon inspecting my chassis, I located wiriting on the wing that is on the left edge of the amp chassis if looking at it from the back.

Check it out: as you can see, wired by Kaydee, 10-2-91

hope this is helpful and enjoyable.

peace,
Kurt (aka: Force)

 

[zebpedersen]

Very nice, interesting picture. I must say there was a certain degree of charm that was lost when they stopped writing stuff in magic marker on the back/sides/insides of amps, around the time of the IV-B I guess.

I have a friend who owns a pre-production prototype Mark IV (in a Mark III combo box + with the old-style export transformer) which I'll certainly investigate for strange markings after seeing this. Maybe an RS signature inside!?!?!?

 

[Force]

yeah really man, very well put, it's kinda fun to think about the history of things, and how it's all evolved. I love the new stuff, the express series, roadsters, lonestars, all of it, but a gem like your friend has, and even the satisfaction of finding a persons handwritten name inside a chassis, etc. is really awesome and vibey, an just plain cool in it's own right......

peace,
Kurt (aka: Force)

 

[mrmax]

Just checked mine 8-92 GM it says . Thanks for the info , I was wondering how old it is. Still love it to death! I've been running it with 6V6's for over 6yrs without a problem. 8) 8) 8)

 

[Force]

hey mrmax, that's really cool.

Say, I have never gone the 6V6 route w/ my mark IV, i know you need to run Tweed Power and Simulclass, but am curious about the R2 & Lead channel tones of the amp w/ these tubes....also is the clean channel really like an old Fender deluxe (if you know)?...i used to have a Fender DRRI w/ a Greenback in it b4 I made the switch to Boogie just about 3 years ago. I have kept my Mark IV longer than any amp I've owned.

I have thoughts of getting a second Mark IV and using the 6V6's. Could you tell me how you would compare the tone of the 6V6's to a Mk IV w/ 6L6's? What types of music do you play w/ your MkIV.

peace,
Kurt

 

[mrmax]

When using 6V6's in my MK IV, I'm reminded very much of my Deluxe and my Deluxe Rverbs (I have a Deluxe Reverb II, but had 3 Deluxes at one time) . When a Deluxe or Deluxe Reverb is driven hard, the amp produces a smoothe singing whine ( a honk, I like that sound). The MK IV takes that sound and takes it into another region. Sort of a higher gain Deluxe Reverb with switchable options ala MK IV. Rhythm 1 sounds cleaner, Rhythm 2 sounds comparable to its' 6L6 counterpart , just a little sweeter. This whole issue about Rhythm 2's gain structure has never been an issue with me , I have enough boost/gain on my pedalboard that all 3 channels of my MK IV sound fine to me ( I ride the volume controls). I play Blues Based Music, Gospel, Neo Soul, Psychedelia, Blues, all types of music. Now my MK IV (with 6V6's) isn't as aggressive as my DC 10 ,but I like the sound/feel with 6V6's. The Lead channel has a really nice singing( vocal) quality to it. You should try it for yourself and see if it floats your boat. I happen to like 6V6 amps a lot and combined with a high gain preamp is like gourmet dessert to me. Check it out. 8)

 

[Force]

sounds great! Sounds like we are into a lot of similar types of music so that helps me to realize your setup would be one I would probably like a lot. Apparently you have some boosters/gain pedals you like w/ your Mk IV? Which ones, and are they in line in front of the amp, or in the loop?

thanks again,

Kurt

 

[mrmax]

I use Roger Vision Wah ,Tonefactor's HellBilly & HellBaby, TC Jauernig (not always on )DGTM( w/fat switch added), Throbak Strangemaster, Keeley Compressor, and a TC Electronic Intergrated preamp, all through the front input. 8)

 

[mrmax]

Meant to say Roger Mayer Vision wah.

 

[Force]

interesting choices there, great set up man. 8)

 

[mrmax]

Thanks , that pedalboard makes all of my amps come alive, for all types of music. Have you ever tried a Heartbreaker w/ 6V6's?

 

[Force]

no, i haven't ever played through one. Actually, the DRRI Fender is the only 6V6 i ever owned, bu I did once play through an original Princeton that i really dug a lot.

I go for a pretty high gain lead tone, but I totally am in love w/ the pushed cleans slighty broken up, and the low to mid gain overdrives. That's why i am i love with the Mark IV, it can give you so much flexibility all with the same quality. I will have to spring for a set of 6V6's to try, and i'll probably love it!!!!