Need some help with tone settings for Express 5:25

[Very Slow Hands]

I am a beginer and am loving my new Express amp, but need some help getting tone settings in the "ballpark". I love the sound of 1990's to present Carlos Santana. Any ideas? Thanks for any help...

 

[nemesys]

I'm not sure exactly how Santana gets his tone, but it sounds like he's rolling back the tone control on his guitar, then boosting the treble on his amp a bit. IIRC, he uses Mark series amps, so the Express should be able to get very close to his sound.

 

[srf399]

As much as I love Santanas sound I think the Marks have even better sounds looked away in there and I'm sure that the Express 5:25 does as well. I tried one out the other day and I loved it. I would even consider on of those over my MKIV. I preferred it over the Stiletto Ace or the 5:50. Like an better designed F30

 

[srf399]

Forgive the spelling... should have proof read

 

[srf399]

That Dyna-watt circuit with the EL84's is amazing. It's one of the best innovations Mesa has ever come out with.

 

[MrRFasters]

Eeeuuuhhh.
Could anyone answer the question put forward?
I would be interested too ...
:shock:

 

[ifailedshapes]

Repost this in the Express forum. We're all quite helpful.

Anywho, crack open your manual and try the recommended settings. Those make a great starting point, and then you can gradually tweak to make those settings a good match for your guitar. Guitar, pickups, strings, etc all play a huge part in the tone you seek, so my settings may or may not get you where you want to be.