Refresh my memory on the Mark I reissue.

[revgsmall]

Particularly the "effects loop". If really doesn't work well if you put in a digital reverb does it? I'm trying to find a back up for my Mark IIC+. I may go by way of a Mark III but as I recall the lead mode is pretty gritty compared to a IIC+. Please help my failing memory.

I don't have enough quarters saved for a Mark V. I need to keep this at about a grand tops.

 

[revgsmall]

Hmmmm... Evidently everybody's memory is as bad as mine... :?

 

[DaveP]

I had a Re-Issue Mark I and the effects loop was fine. I didn't notice anything different about it compared to the Mark IIC+
As far as a backup to the C+ a Mark III or IV would be a better choice. The lead mode in the III is great. You just have to dial down
the presence to smooth it out. It's nice and tight sounding and less compressed than say the IV.
The Mark I will get you darker lead tones and the ability to get a great clean and lead sound is harder to dial in. You have to compromise more than the other Marks.

 

[revgsmall]

I had a Re-Issue Mark I and the effects loop was fine. I didn't notice anything different about it compared to the Mark IIC+
As far as a backup to the C+ a Mark III or IV would be a better choice. The lead mode in the III is great. You just have to dial down
the presence to smooth it out. It's nice and tight sounding and less compressed than say the IV.
The Mark I will get you darker lead tones and the ability to get a great clean and lead sound is harder to dial in. You have to compromise more than the other Marks.

I've owned several Mark I's and III's (can't stand the sound of a IV), but its' been a while. As I recall I prefer the lead tone of the I better, but it sure is a bummer not having a switchable and balanced clean channel.

Glad to know that the Mark I reissue "loop" functions. Thanks. gs

 

[treedroppings]

Its a nice amp and I use a Fat Sandwich fuzz and/or a boss eq to get the modern 'thrash' or older Hiwatt sounds.
Without pedals it sounds good for hard rock leads and edge of breakup sounds. I like to jumper the fx loop but its not a necessity. I had to take it to a tech to swap out the filter and coupling caps (he altered a couple preamp caps to get a more british sound).