Members petejt Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 I don't believe it at all. Neither did I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thinkpad20 Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 So it was bull{censored}, like I thought. My wishes still apply But honestly, you know that Mesa is working on it, even if it's just in the planning stage. The IV is legendary, and it's been almost three decades since they've come out with a new Mark (and it's not like they'd have to think of a catchy new name). And with guys like Petrucci those guys from Lamb of God using the IVs, they're all the rage now. If you could get a high-profile guy like Petrucci to endorse the Mark V, it would be treated like the freaking second coming of Christ. Whatever they did, it would sell like hotcakes, even with a $2500 price tag or something, which is probably around what they'd charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members highgainlover Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 It will have 5, 5 band eq's. One for each channel. It will also have 5 effects loops. Channels 1-clean (mark 1), 2-(mark-4 crunch), 3-(mark 2c+ lead), 4-(recto lead-tighter),5-(super boosted stilleto-british lead). It will be fully midi and they are working on a new technology for wireless remote control. It will have an antennae on it. Tell us what else, Black John Petrucci. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members openedskittles Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 if this is true, then, woohoo, can't wait till it comes so the MKIV prices plunge so i can finally buy one +111111111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ron Burgandy Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 I think they should improve it by: Offering a Colliseum version in a single rack mount A flip down LCD monitor with iPHone like control panel so when you switch channels you don't have to deal with push pull knobs. LCD monitor will be tube powered of course. A custom rack case with diamond plate spinna's and Bubinga hardwood. A suck mode toggle switch for each of the 10 channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PurityS.L.G. Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 I think they should improve it by: Offering a Colliseum version in a single rack mount A flip down LCD monitor with iPHone like control panel so when you switch channels you don't have to deal with push pull knobs. LCD monitor will be tube powered of course. A custom rack case with diamond plate spinna's and Bubinga hardwood. A suck mode toggle switch for each of the 10 channels. ROTFLWEILER WIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 17 Tubes Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 Not me :poke:I'll keep my IV, buy the V and A/B 'em... then I MIGHT sell, if it's very convincing.I hope that Mesa keeps the tradition of short heads... I love that. You can rack 'em, plus it gives the amp such a distinctive look. Amen to that. Most heads are gigantious. IV certainly packs a punch in a small case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 17 Tubes Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 I like all the jokes about it being too complex. They shoulda known better. It is after all...a device for guitar players. "Why can't I just plug it in and have the magical magic magically created? :cry:" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ron Burgandy Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 I like all the jokes about it being too complex. They shoulda known better. It is after all...a device for guitar players. "Why can't I just plug it in and have the magical magic magically created? :cry:" That's how my amps work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Norton666 Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 rumor.last word from mike b about it was "what else can we do with it?" " Make the crunch channel sound decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 17 Tubes Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 That's how my amps work. That old Gibson thing? It works for YOU. Great. On a serious note....I believe it's one reason for the success of the IV. If you have the brainpower...you can dial it in for different uses and gear. I won't sound like how *I* want to sound using YOUR amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Herald of Light Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 It will have 5, 5 band eq's. One for each channel. It will also have 5 effects loops. Channels 1-clean (mark 1), 2-(mark-4 crunch), 3-(mark 2c+ lead), 4-(recto lead-tighter),5-(super boosted stilleto-british lead). It will be fully midi and they are working on a new technology for wireless remote control. It will have an antennae on it. And we'll build a new robot, with freeway on ramps for arms, and a heart as black as coal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ron Burgandy Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 That old Gibson thing? It works for YOU. Great. On a serious note....I believe it's one reason for the success of the IV. If you have the brainpower...you can dial it in for different uses and gear. I won't sound like how *I* want to sound using YOUR amps. Or my old Fenders, Marshalls, etc btw, that was an old Harmony, not an overpriced Gibson toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Badside Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 +1 on the midi switching. That would be killer. Mine has MIDI switching It's a 250$ option from Axess Electronics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iclimbalot Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 If I got to design the Mark V here is what i would do: Keep it 3 channels. Keep the graphic eq Keep the vintage look Change the knob/button layout so that each channel has its own set of knobs like a rectifier. Add a mode switch, like the JVM maybe, where each channel has 3 modes so that channel 2 could be as heavy as channel 3 with different eq settings etc. My modes would be: Channel 1 - Clean, AC-30ish, JTM-45ish Channel 2 - Crunch, Mark Rhythm, new Mark V rhythm for heavy stuff Channel 3 - Crunchy lead, Mark IV lead, new Mark V lead All midi switchable and assignable with eq and FX loops etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 Pfft, n00bs...I already got top secret government info on the Mark VI. It will have a missle launcher for pwning emo kids at gigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members potaetoes Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 if this is true, then, woohoo, can't wait till it comes so the MKIV prices plunge so i can finally buy one i think you got it backwards. as soon as the mark v comes out, the mark iv will become "rare out of production vintage boogie no longer available" with way better tone and reliability and parts than the "new mass-produced models" like the mark v etc. blah blah blah... and prices will skyrocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 17 Tubes Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 Or my old Fenders, Marshalls, etc btw, that was an old Harmony, not an overpriced Gibson toy. I have an old Harmony hollowbody. Says "made in USA inside". I love that guitar. Also have my old Twin too. They don't make them like they used ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PINKUSFLOYDUS Posted March 22, 2008 Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 A Mark III is hard enough to dial in. Forget it... Get a Mark III. Here's how to dial: Plug directly in and set volume to playing level with EQ and tone controls at midway. Hit low E-string and set low EQ fader to best tone... Follow accordingly with the A-string/ second lowest EQ fader, etc., and average it out. (only 5 EQ faders and 6 open strings). Seriously, I have found that if I do this before plugging in my effect pedals and jamming, I will most likely get the best results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members timjtitus Posted March 22, 2008 Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 to me, my IV is so much easier to dial in than my III was because it just sounds better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tetaJ Posted March 22, 2008 Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phishmonkey Posted March 22, 2008 Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 WTF are you talking about? The Mark V has been out for months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members greg apocalypse Posted March 22, 2008 Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 if this is true, then, woohoo, can't wait till it comes so the MKIV prices plunge so i can finally buy one ha ha ha, looks like I'll be getting a mkIV in early 09 as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CaseyMAN Posted March 22, 2008 Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 It will have 5, 5 band eq's. One for each channel. It will also have 5 effects loops. Channels 1-clean (mark 1), 2-(mark-4 crunch), 3-(mark 2c+ lead), 4-(recto lead-tighter),5-(super boosted stilleto-british lead). It will be fully midi and they are working on a new technology for wireless remote control. It will have an antennae on it. You forgot about the cup holders snatch face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members petejt Posted March 22, 2008 Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 i think you got it backwards. as soon as the mark v comes out, the mark iv will become "rare out of production vintage boogie no longer available" with way better tone and reliability and parts than the "new mass-produced models" like the mark v etc. blah blah blah... and prices will skyrocket. I'm very glad I have mine. I'll never sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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