After years of trying to find a amp that even comes close to the Mark V this amp is still the Jack of all trades in 2022 congratulations Mesa boogie awesome product!
+JAFO-PTY That is indeed a great setup, but you have to think, the mini mark is only one amp. The Axe FX II can emulate hundreds plus the pedals and effects built in. You get alot more for your money, despite being digital versus analog. But, if you're aiming for one particular flavor, then collecting your own little collection of pedals sounds like fun
The only thing better would be a Mesa 5:25 with Axe Fx hooked up with the 4 cable method. I am using a GSP1101 into an M5:25. I get great tones direct from the M5:25 or additional modeled amps (not to mention nice effects). The modeled amps are really preamps that play through the power amp of the Mesa. This allows me to set up a great modeled clean tone, slightly dirty clean tone, the channel 1 crunch tone, and the channel 2 gain tone all at the press of a footswitch. Also the GSP has a good wah, parametric EQ, and solo boost. >>>> I like them all :) The Axe Fx would be even better, but I'm out of money.
Great playing! Really sold me in this amp. I hear it’s hard to get dialed in with all the options but one you do it’s amazing. Hope I can get it dialed in after spending all that money lol
Not really the options but it has an unorthodox preamp. Not only are the control knobs very touchy but they effect the tone of the amp in ways that most amps don't. The treble knob also adds gain and the bass knob really can't go much passed 3 if you're looking for a tight crunch sound that still cuts through. Most of you're bass and treble comes from the eq and presence control. And that presence control is so touchy that 12:00 and 12:30 is the difference between a nice tight balanced sound and a thin fuzz that is like a giant needle through the head. Most amps you would try you can start at the basic blueprint for tone that's already in your head and tweak from there but Mesa and especially the mark series amps are a different animal. But if you're familiar with the Mesa preamp section it comes together real quick and I'll never need another amp unless I start another band. Then I'll just buy a bigger one. And that's got nothing to do with volume just that the el84 doesnt seem to hold it's ass together at high volume like the 6l6 but if you're in a situation where you can isolate and mic you'd have no problem playing a stadium with a Mark v 25 and a 1x12 Recto cab.
Great review and great playing. I always thought this amp sounded a bit too harsh, but it sounds stunning in this review and the clean tones are beautiful. Will definitely go try it out. Awesome video, all the best.
Thanks, Ahmed!!! Yeah, even in this one I could have rolled the highs back a bit, but this amp really is warm. Give us a call if you want one! We'll get it to ya.
Awesome demo dude! Great tone samples and playing. I know you can get metallica tones, lamb of god, santana.... but can you get Trivium, Stone Sour, Killswitch Engage, Tremonti or Alter Bridge tones? If you can do a demo with those tones would be awesome man.
Awesome playing man. I just bought the 35W head and think that the crunch on channel 1 should have its own channel as a clean, crunch and lead would be the go. Also I find it harder to get pinch harmonics than on my DSL100...anyone else having issues or I simply need to give it more than a few hours to get used to.
Supersonic Music I am currently playing a strat into a fender blues junior.. and I'm interested in this Mark five:25 to get a second channel and with a nice crunch/metal tone.. do you think I can get a clean tone out of the mesa that is comparable to the fender clean tone? and is it worth the price? or would you recommend something else? thank you!!
DieFlotteKarotte Yes, I think the Mesa is capable of fantastic clean tones....the "Fat" mode would be my choice for a comparable tone to a Fender clean. Very sparkly and round, and love the warmth that the EL84's bring to the amp.....Thanks for the question!
+Felipe Baraky Tavares I started a couple months ago holding it like this. For about 7 years (off and on) I held my pick with 3 fingers but noticed it was slipping out of my fingers when playing fast. So I made an effort to change it and now I just play with 2 fingers. I've tried the 'correct' 2-finger way and it doesn't feel right at all. So now I just kinda pinch it like he does in the video.
Neil lieN It cuts through VERY well. Definitely beyond a bedroom blaster. To be fair, if you are playing drop tuned with a loud drummer and bass, it would probably need to be miked if your stage volume is high, but it has a very stout output.
Wow, Mk IV mode has a ton of gain. I don't think it's fair to switch from IIC to MIV with the same gain settings. It gets a bit oversaturated and fizzy. Otherwise, I'm impressed with this little beast. Good playing chap!
I thought this was a demonstration of the amplifier not you playing guitar? Just a suggestion but you didn't go through the different setting in the different modes, it would be a good ideal to show case the amp, not you. You went from Clean to Fat mode and didn't even use the EQ or adjust the other settings. How can I make a decision to buy something if you don't demonstrate the capabilities of the item?
Supersonic Music And Petrucci tones too (yeah yeah, watch the Mesa "Tone Lounge" video. I have, but I still need more - haha). Always love your demo videos of the Mesa Mark amps RJ. Great playing & tones.
DomSchu Sounds more like an EQ issue, mic placement issue, or both. The Mark V 25 is very comparable to the original Mark V, and it sounded HUGE in person.
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That crunch sound is fantastic! Exactly what comes to mind for a classic rock/hard rock sound, it's perfect
Superb playing!! I always look forward to your Mesa demos and this is one of the best. Keep up the great work and rock on!
Thanks Adam, I really appreciate that man! Let us know if you want to hear anything!
After years of trying to find a amp that even comes close to the Mark V this amp is still the Jack of all trades in 2022 congratulations Mesa boogie awesome product!
RJ is not only a serious player, but also a terrific guy. Love SuperSonic Music! Might be in the market for a M/B soon as I thin the herd
Great playing!!! I'm very impressed becouse of that playing, the sound amp and everything! Great video Man!!!
Thanks Lukasz! Love that amp, reaaaalllly fun to play. Thanks for watching, man!
No problem, greets from Poland ;)
beautiful playing bro
I play the Mark IIC+ setting on my mark five 25 with a mesa flux five in front of it and a Boss sustainer. Sounds insane.
Damn I wish the clean/crunch were foot switchable. They're both just so good.
this amp plus some analog pedals look like a better option than a $4k+ Axe Fx rig
+JAFO-PTY That is indeed a great setup, but you have to think, the mini mark is only one amp. The Axe FX II can emulate hundreds plus the pedals and effects built in. You get alot more for your money, despite being digital versus analog. But, if you're aiming for one particular flavor, then collecting your own little collection of pedals sounds like fun
JAFO-PTY I've gone both routes. Gimme the Mark V any day.
Totally agree axe fx still sounds fake and in 3 or 4 years the axe fx will pass, an amplifier like a mesa will never !
AX8 is $1100....
The only thing better would be a Mesa 5:25 with Axe Fx hooked up with the 4 cable method. I am using a GSP1101 into an M5:25. I get great tones direct from the M5:25 or additional modeled amps (not to mention nice effects). The modeled amps are really preamps that play through the power amp of the Mesa. This allows me to set up a great modeled clean tone, slightly dirty clean tone, the channel 1 crunch tone, and the channel 2 gain tone all at the press of a footswitch. Also the GSP has a good wah, parametric EQ, and solo boost. >>>> I like them all :) The Axe Fx would be even better, but I'm out of money.
Great playing! Really sold me in this amp. I hear it’s hard to get dialed in with all the options but one you do it’s amazing. Hope I can get it dialed in after spending all that money lol
Not really the options but it has an unorthodox preamp. Not only are the control knobs very touchy but they effect the tone of the amp in ways that most amps don't. The treble knob also adds gain and the bass knob really can't go much passed 3 if you're looking for a tight crunch sound that still cuts through. Most of you're bass and treble comes from the eq and presence control. And that presence control is so touchy that 12:00 and 12:30 is the difference between a nice tight balanced sound and a thin fuzz that is like a giant needle through the head. Most amps you would try you can start at the basic blueprint for tone that's already in your head and tweak from there but Mesa and especially the mark series amps are a different animal. But if you're familiar with the Mesa preamp section it comes together real quick and I'll never need another amp unless I start another band. Then I'll just buy a bigger one. And that's got nothing to do with volume just that the el84 doesnt seem to hold it's ass together at high volume like the 6l6 but if you're in a situation where you can isolate and mic you'd have no problem playing a stadium with a Mark v 25 and a 1x12 Recto cab.
great playing by the demonstrator! Lots of expression
Very nice playing +supersonic music
This guy is a beast. I really enjoy watching this guy just jamming his soul away. Thanks for the demonstration.
Keith Rob Thanks Keith!
Keith Rob yeah honestly some of this was downright tasty riffage
Great review and great playing. I always thought this amp sounded a bit too harsh, but it sounds stunning in this review and the clean tones are beautiful. Will definitely go try it out. Awesome video, all the best.
Thanks, Ahmed!!! Yeah, even in this one I could have rolled the highs back a bit, but this amp really is warm. Give us a call if you want one! We'll get it to ya.
Awesome demo dude! Great tone samples and playing. I know you can get metallica tones, lamb of god, santana.... but can you get Trivium, Stone Sour, Killswitch Engage, Tremonti or Alter Bridge tones? If you can do a demo with those tones would be awesome man.
Would have great if you show your settings, very difficult to see them.
he gets a lot of great sounds out of that little box.
Great playing ! 😀
Oh yes.. you love it, more than full size Mark V
Awesome playing man. I just bought the 35W head and think that the crunch on channel 1 should have its own channel as a clean, crunch and lead would be the go. Also I find it harder to get pinch harmonics than on my DSL100...anyone else having issues or I simply need to give it more than a few hours to get used to.
best sounding little Marshall :)
great demo!
greetings from germany!
Danke meine Freunde! Love playing this little beast!
Supersonic Music I am currently playing a strat into a fender blues junior.. and I'm interested in this Mark five:25 to get a second channel and with a nice crunch/metal tone.. do you think I can get a clean tone out of the mesa that is comparable to the fender clean tone? and is it worth the price? or would you recommend something else? thank you!!
DieFlotteKarotte Yes, I think the Mesa is capable of fantastic clean tones....the "Fat" mode would be my choice for a comparable tone to a Fender clean. Very sparkly and round, and love the warmth that the EL84's bring to the amp.....Thanks for the question!
What is the song at 2:30 ?
That little amp shouldn't have that much kick! Damn.
I love my big Mark V.
Do you think I can switch to the little one? I'd love to have a smaller amp, and I almost don't use the second channel.
No
is the riff @11:33 from a known song or just improvised?
I think it's Down - Underneath Everything
That's it! I wasn't tuned down quite low enough, but that was what I was going after. Nola is still my favorite down album.
Supersonic Music and @9:00? Is it a song? This riff is awesome!!!
Enrico Eugenio Thanks Enrico! I think it was part of an In Flames tune maybe?
How quiet can it get and how good does it sound quiet? No good shops in my area but I hope to try it later this year. Also, what is the room mic?
Does anyone have any thoughts on the Orange Dark Terror vs. the Mesa Mark Five: 25?
The mark v kills it in so many ways...., more voices, tighter gain, direct out, reverb....
Its the better amp by far
For those that own one, it's too bad we can't see your settings.
Friedman and Mesa boogie are my favourites.
gauloiscalifornien well, is like to say “Marshall and Mesa are my favorites”
Decent playing, you need more views dude
monster playing and tones from amp
Right on brother, thanks! Fun amp to play.
How does it do at high volume? Is it noisy?
The MKV 25 is really not noisy at all....great even at high gain settings.
Was the cabinet a recto 2x12 V30?
Kelly Jackson Yessir, that was it.
Supersonic Music
thanks :)
Awesome tone!!
Anyone knows if this cabinet is the 2x12 compact or the bigger model of rectfier's?
I may be mistaken, but it seems you're the only person who holds the pick like this (the way I do also) I've seen.
Felipe Baraky Tavares Yeah, we're weird! Oh well. Lol.
Dragonforce d:
me too!!
Tosin abasi
+Felipe Baraky Tavares I started a couple months ago holding it like this. For about 7 years (off and on) I held my pick with 3 fingers but noticed it was slipping out of my fingers when playing fast. So I made an effort to change it and now I just play with 2 fingers.
I've tried the 'correct' 2-finger way and it doesn't feel right at all. So now I just kinda pinch it like he does in the video.
good amp for metal at bedroom volumes or no?
Yes! It sounds killer on the 10 watt setting on ch 2. Still pretty powerful, but sounds full and volume is managable. Thanks for watching Terri!
RJ Soldani Awesome! Thanks
I use the mark v 35 and i cant past 3 or 4 on the volume or i start drowning out the rest of the band just to let you know....its plenty loud. ;)
hot lil amp--- good review
Thanks Kal! Thanks for watching!
some serious noodling there bro
Is this amp a really expensive bed room blaster or will it cut through drums and bass in a rehearsal studio or live??
Neil lieN It cuts through VERY well. Definitely beyond a bedroom blaster. To be fair, if you are playing drop tuned with a loud drummer and bass, it would probably need to be miked if your stage volume is high, but it has a very stout output.
Neil lieN plenty loud
Nice tones. Now with a $100.00 guitar. Don't take it wrong. It could be a nice test. In love with Mesa Boogie.
C O M W S !! epic riff
Love that riff!!! Thanks for watching!
Band name? Tnx
Wow, Mk IV mode has a ton of gain. I don't think it's fair to switch from IIC to MIV with the same gain settings. It gets a bit oversaturated and fizzy. Otherwise, I'm impressed with this little beast. Good playing chap!
I thought this was a demonstration of the amplifier not you playing guitar? Just a suggestion but you didn't go through the different setting in the different modes, it would be a good ideal to show case the amp, not you. You went from Clean to Fat mode and didn't even use the EQ or adjust the other settings. How can I make a decision to buy something if you don't demonstrate the capabilities of the item?
Nice review, but we need the Metallica tones.
I'm on it! Stay tuned, brother!
Supersonic Music
And Petrucci tones too (yeah yeah, watch the Mesa "Tone Lounge" video. I have, but I still need more - haha).
Always love your demo videos of the Mesa Mark amps RJ. Great playing & tones.
Thanks for watching! Yeah, John's got 'em figured out....lol!
MK IV mode, put the middle slider (750) all the way down = Metallica ;)
just “came”
やつぱEL84だと全然 音が違う気する・・・
Oh, what a harsh and shrill overdrive sound.....bad, bad. Mids and bass are underrated.
Michael Achenbach Lots of range to dial in these amps. It can sound way warmer.
This amp is very versatile.... try it in person before ya judge it.
That overdrive sounds terrible.
In person, it's one of the best overdrives I've ever heard
DomSchu Sounds more like an EQ issue, mic placement issue, or both. The Mark V 25 is very comparable to the original Mark V, and it sounded HUGE in person.
really?