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I've been finding it very interesting reading the Mark IV vs Recto (RK, roadster, DR, TR, TOV, SR, etc) debates. I've owned both for a while now, and regardless of which one I play- I still sound like me.
I think you should be able to find usable and downright amazing tones with both, if you can't, chances are it's your own playing and ability your not happy with, and instead of improving what really matters, you spend more money on more and more gear.
Yes, the Mark IV and Recto's sound different, but if you look at someone like Randy Rhoads- amazing guitarist, killer songwriter, etc- his tone sounded like ***!!! He's one of hero's and I still listen to his recordings all the time, but his guitar sounds like a bee hive, but it works because he was just that good of a player. Also, are you guys using these amps in a band setting or by yourself, because all the little nuances that make the perfect tone don't come across in a band setting, a drummer can make all the difference in how your high end sounds in comparison to his cymbals, how the bass player eq's his amp is also gonna make a huge difference in your guitar sounds.
I understand that some amps just don't work perfect for some people, but if the player is good enough, your not gonna hear a little extra fuzz here, or too much mids there- your gonna hear an amazing player, not the amp.
