I’ve never played or owned a real Mark series so it’s all new to me. I started with the manual’s settings and have tweaked from there. I haven’t even tried the “clean” channel yet but will let you know how clean it can get. The lead channel sounds mean in drop C. I haven’t even tried “Metallica”...
I think mine came with redbase EL34 and JJ KT88. The settings are in the video with a Maxon OD808 in front. That’s all it was. I’ve since tweaked the gain, treble, and presence a tiny bit but not much. It sounds really good around noonish on the controls and they have good sweeps to change the...
I listed the signal chain in the description of the video. I use the Fryette PowerStation as the loadbox then into IRs. No real cabs or mics involved in that clip.
Maxon OD808 gain 0, level max, tone middle. I have other boosts and stuff to try too. Listening back with headphones I think it could use some treble or presence but it feels really good to play, especially the palm mutes.