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While the two amps look similar as far as features, they are worlds apart in tone and concept.  The Mark series is mesa's signature tones and their flagship series (closely followed by the rectifiers).  The Express is a little more "entry level" more generic tone.  I've owned both. I didn't keep the express plus too long.  My main amp is a big mark V and my smaller amp is a V:25. If you can afford it, go for a Mark series. A used markV would be the only amp you need to achieve pretty much any tone.  Your choice of a V:35 would be great too.  Don't think twice, go with a Mark series.