I am new to the forum but have been a silent observer for two years. During this time I owned a Roadster. The Roadster was good to me and was a real work horse, however no matter how hard I tried in the end it just wasn't the sound I was looking for. Not bashing the roadster, it is a great amp and has a lowend gut punch that can leave you winded. It just wasn't what I needed. With much hestation I sold the Roadster and purchased a Mark V in red bronco tolex with matching 2x12 vertical cab with tan grill cloth. (will post pictures later)
Tried it out in the store at very low volumes and made the purchase. I can never get a good feel for a amp in a music store. I always make sure I can return after I get home to try it out. Anway bought the amp brought it home and it sounded like like two cats fighting in a tin can! Needless to say I was wishing my roadster was back! After a couple of minutes trouble shooting, found a bad preamp tube, swapped it out and gave it another whirl. It did not take long to figure out I made the right decision in going with the mark V. The instant response and clarity really blew me away. I am really digging the sounds. I have a lot of reading and tweaking ahead. Just wanted to formally join and share my new found excitement. More to come.............
Tried it out in the store at very low volumes and made the purchase. I can never get a good feel for a amp in a music store. I always make sure I can return after I get home to try it out. Anway bought the amp brought it home and it sounded like like two cats fighting in a tin can! Needless to say I was wishing my roadster was back! After a couple of minutes trouble shooting, found a bad preamp tube, swapped it out and gave it another whirl. It did not take long to figure out I made the right decision in going with the mark V. The instant response and clarity really blew me away. I am really digging the sounds. I have a lot of reading and tweaking ahead. Just wanted to formally join and share my new found excitement. More to come.............