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    • January 7, 2010 at 10:48 pm
    Frank
    Member

    Hi guys,

    I am pleased to announce the imminent acquisition of a Mesa Boogie Mark 5. I just can’t wait any longer. Do I need it? No. But then, I consider it a worthwhile investment in tone and inspiration. I’ve researched the particulars, and I have played through one at Guitar Center.

    It will look pretty sitting next to my TSL 100 half stack. I am going to buy a Roadster 2X12 v30 cab to go with it. I am out of my mind. Music, and guitar playing in particular, have a way of igniting my passion to the point of ignoring something like logic, lol. I’ll have to order one, as they are selling like hotcakes. Somebody please help me, lol.

    All kidding aside, I look forward to playing through this tone machine. I’ll keep you posted.

    Frank

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    • January 7, 2010 at 11:21 pm
    TheAngusBurger
    Member

    Damnit I’m jealous! The Mark 5 is my dream amp (along with a vintage Plexi of course). Enjoy it, make sure you give us your verdict. Are you going to be using it at home or live?

    • January 7, 2010 at 11:43 pm
    Steve Hubbard
    Steve Hubbard
    Member

    Do it! Join the team! Lets be irresponsible gear pals!

    • January 10, 2010 at 11:28 am
    Frank
    Member

    @TheAngusBurger 10026 wrote:

    Damnit I’m jealous! The Mark 5 is my dream amp (along with a vintage Plexi of course). Enjoy it, make sure you give us your verdict. Are you going to be using it at home or live?

    Hi Angus,

    I will be using it at home until I can get something together as far as getting back out and playing live again. I haven’t played through a cranked amp in so long, I can’t remember how good one sounds with the power tubes being pushed.

    My TSL 100 half stack has been with me for years, and has never been cranked. I am assuming it sounds good, lol. I am hoarding gear because I want to have what I need to get back out there, and because I am a gear hoarder, lol.

    I am sure that there are alot of us who derive a certain amount of inspiration out of a new piece of gear, that helps push us to a new level, musically. I am one of them. I will never have enough amps and guitars, lol…never. I will continue to add to my “inventory” as my paycheck dictates. That is my only limitation. šŸ™‚

    Frank

    • January 10, 2010 at 4:51 pm
    Steve Hubbard
    Steve Hubbard
    Member

    MKV sounds fantastic, even at a whispering volume. You’re not missing out, even if you won’t be gigging with this amp. It is great to play no matter what!

    • January 10, 2010 at 5:39 pm
    Frank
    Member

    @stevehubbard 10053 wrote:

    MKV sounds fantastic, even at a whispering volume. You’re not missing out, even if you won’t be gigging with this amp. It is great to play no matter what!

    Hi Steve,

    I forgot about watching your Mark 5 demo. It sounded great through my puny computer speakers, and as I recall, you were doing a great job wailing through it. I was counting on it sounding good at lower volumes. Thanks for the input. šŸ™‚

    Frank

    • January 10, 2010 at 5:53 pm
    billmeedog
    Member

    @stevehubbard 10028 wrote:

    Do it! Join the team! Lets be irresponsible gear pals!

    Hey Steve, šŸ™‚

    ROTFL!!! šŸ˜€ šŸ˜Ž šŸ˜€

    ~Bill Meehan~ šŸ˜€

    • January 28, 2010 at 12:37 am
    Frank
    Member

    Hi guys,

    The Mark 5 and 2X12 v30 cabinet are about 6 weeks out. Oh boy!

    Frank

    • January 30, 2010 at 11:24 pm
    Angelopes
    Angelopes
    Member

    Congratulations Frank!

    I’m bought a Mark IV rackmounted head. It is fantastic!! Today I play in studio( high level volume) first time with Mark IV! OMG!! This **** sing!! šŸ˜®

    • April 22, 2010 at 6:42 pm
    mattiVP
    Member

    Im so glad I picked one of these up. Its my dream amp!
    Sounds sooo good. I have the MarkV head with a 4X12 stilleto cab.

    • April 23, 2010 at 9:12 pm
    Frank
    Member

    Hi guys,

    I picked up the Mark 5 head and Stiletto 2X12 cabinet yesterday at Guitar Center. I haven’t even played through it yet. I am reading over the extremely detailed manual now. I am so excited…weeee!!!! It does not make that large a footprint with the 2X12. I am pleased about that. I will let you know how it sounds soon…weeee!!!!

    Frank

    • May 4, 2010 at 3:43 pm
    Steve Hubbard
    Steve Hubbard
    Member

    Very nice! The stiletto is matched well the the MKV

    I’d like to give you my settings when I get a chance to snap some pics. It’s an insanely versatile amp!

    • May 4, 2010 at 11:14 pm
    Frank
    Member

    Thanks Steve. I think the cabinet is actually a Rectifier 2X12, but I don’t see where there is much difference either way. I have a feeling I will be discovering cool sounds out of this thing for a long time to come. It sure is versatile. I guess we’re now irresponsible gear pals, lol…

    Frank

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