Its new boogie Time!!!! hopefully just about got my dual sold it was a 2 channel sadly i liked my 2003 three channel better probably since i owned it longer. Any how eeing as i had 2 different dual rectifiers i am thinking about moving away from the rectifier series all together the one thing i like about the rectifiers is i feel thier tone and sound have alot of body to them. Does the mark 5 compare to this and if i have never used a Mark series amp should i start with a 5 i hear the 4's are better with tone and the EQ. and my last question what about the Triaxis vs the mark 5 what do you guys think is the better route please give me some feedback this is new territory for me i am also thinking of rivera or diezel
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i can only speak for the mx5 vs triaxis since i got both of them. I tend to use the mk5 nowadays since it's easier to adjust on the fly rather than the triaxis since it's midi. the tone from both those amps is phenomenal. for me, mk5 gets more usage for gigs compared to the triaxis, its just too much gear to bring, triaxis/290, midi controller, and speaker. plus the weight of the whole rig is heavier compared to the mk5 head and speaker cab.
if you have the patience for switching presets, go with the triaxis, midi programing pretty hard to beat. for gigs/live situations, mk5 easier to adjust on the fly. tough choice, but since mk5 is newer technology, maybe go that route...
but, the lead 2 mode on the triaxis is just plain KILLER!!!
if you have the patience for switching presets, go with the triaxis, midi programing pretty hard to beat. for gigs/live situations, mk5 easier to adjust on the fly. tough choice, but since mk5 is newer technology, maybe go that route...
but, the lead 2 mode on the triaxis is just plain KILLER!!!
well, ok, i'll grow some balls and actually make a decision, i'll go with the MK5. it's newer technology, easier to adjust on the fly, and the tone is...well...a boogie!
i got my triaxis when the only available combo back then was the mk4, now that the 5 is out and having used the triaxis and mk5, i'll take the 5.
enjoy the shopping though, it's the experience that makes it fun, once you get the 5, you'll probably GAS for the triaxis or the mini-rectifier, or the RA, or the.... :lol:
i got my triaxis when the only available combo back then was the mk4, now that the 5 is out and having used the triaxis and mk5, i'll take the 5.
enjoy the shopping though, it's the experience that makes it fun, once you get the 5, you'll probably GAS for the triaxis or the mini-rectifier, or the RA, or the.... :lol:
gummx97 said:
Ha ha , what he ^ said.
Well I reckon go TEST them all as much as you can - it's really all up to you!
I figure both the Mark-V and Triaxis are AWESOME but they don't bring any new tones to the table, they re-hash the classic Boogie tones (*and I'm perfectly OK with that*) - so beyond classic Boogie you have to think about everything else that goes around those amps.
The Triaxis needs a good power amp 2:90 plus a decent cab and MIDI foot controller - which will cost a LOT more than a Mark V and they will require a lot more tweaking time. It'll sound great in the bedroom but fail at practice. The Triaxis can sound awesome in all situations but it can be a long road getting there. Some call this road heaven others call it hell.
The Mark V is no pussy cat when it comes to tweaking needs either, even the IV needed some serious effort, but I reckon it's a lot easier to tweak then a Triaxis/MIDI rig.
So far the score is: cost wise the V is cheaper, tweaking demands the V is easier. I'd call it 2-0 - the Mark-V is winning.
Feel like lugging much? I know after a hard days work I'm over lugging anything beyond pizza and a bottle of wine. I have a DualRecto 2-ch, Mark IIC+, Triaxis and Subway Rocket - I love them all! But yes you guessed it - the Subway is not the best amp I have - but it's the one I'd rather take most places! It just gets the job done! Sure I have to focus on my playing more and not be distracted with all that other stuff - but you know what - that's what wins!
Granted for bigger rigs I chicken out and think, "yeah I'd better take the IIC+, this is worth it" - and for even bigger rigs I take the Recto 4x12 cabinet - but that's only 10% to 20% of the time! Once I know how a room sounds and everything else going on around that place I start to "streamline" and start figuring how I do ditch the IIC+ lugging and bring in my baby - the Subway!
Considering: cost + tweaking + haulage. I reckon we have Mark-V 3 vs Triaxis 0.
BUT the Triaxis also has the RECTO circuit. I have a Dual Recto 2-ch and I know the Triaxis can get very close to that tone! This can be a big deal breaker for Recto fans who want more of Recto tones than classic Boogie. I also have a Marshall JMP1, which I can A/B with all my gear and the closest I can get to that type of sound is the Triaxis.Recto mode - that's another story for another day but for some guys that can be very important: AC/DC, EVH, Malmsteen, Gary Moore ...
Without the Rectifier factor then I think the Mark V is the clear and easy winner - but the Recto factor can change everything.
Rivera - no thanks not my style.
Diezel - big rave because of Metallica - but their main sound is still Mesa/Boogie. They have pretty well always used two amps, even back in MOP it was IIC+ *slaved* into a Marshall. This gives a broader spectrum sound but the main driver is the Mesa/Boogie gear the others are icing on the cake.
As I said before - TEST them all.
YUP!! Lately, i've been using my studio 22+ combo, it gets the job done with almost all the gigs that we play. Heck, the audience doesn't really recognize the difference between a mark IV distortion on the Mark V amp compared to the lead 2 setting on the triaxis...blasphemy as it may seem, several times i used my line 9 M13 in front of the amp for distortion sounds, and people still had a good time! although the distortion is fizzy to my ears, but people didn't really seem to notice. Only the few musicians the MIGHT be present during a gig might notice....and as always...have comments whether positive or not....
Yup, from our "arguments" here between tri and V, Mark V is winning!
Yup, from our "arguments" here between tri and V, Mark V is winning!
i can almost give you 100% guarantee that you'll love the MKV! Consider getting a head instead of a combo, you'll get more flexibility choosing your preferred cab/speaker combo. plus, you'll appreciate the weight savings of a head/cab components rather than a combo especially if you gig a lot....
plus if you buy brand new, you'll get 5 year warranty out of mesa...heck, i bought my car brand new and it only came with a three year warranty!! :shock:
Are you GASSING yet?? LOL!!!
plus if you buy brand new, you'll get 5 year warranty out of mesa...heck, i bought my car brand new and it only came with a three year warranty!! :shock:
Are you GASSING yet?? LOL!!!
lesterpaul
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you really need to play a Mark amp first-it is not a recto, and you may be happier getting a triple if that sound is a must...BrentSSL said:
the only time I venture into that territory is when I am in Tool mode-its close but no cigar with the Mark amps-when I blended my Coli with a Triple Rec, there it was
solution: have them both 8) ...or Tri
def. try to play a IV or V if you can-the feel is very different from recto (tight vs loose,etc...)
