Mako Mak4 Preamp.....

[The_Mako_Maker]

Srommes and Sleewell may I use your pics on FB? Nice!

 

[Ventura]

OMG! 2 mako threads on the front page.

I believe this occurs when gear simply kicks ass...in perpetuity

Mojo

 

[srommes]

Srommes and Sleewell may I use your pics on FB? Nice!

Of course you can Andrew. You like me......you really like me!!

 

[srommes]

Srommes and Sleewell - yeah was wondering when this Thread was coming to present BUT

as long as you're here- is this pre voiced mostly for Metal and Harder stuff or will it do warm, sweet tones , clean to medium gain but warm ( vaguely Gilmour, EJ, Timmons ) smoother tones or would it need to be revoiced ?

It's the most versitile preamp I own or have owned which includes just about all of them. Every channel sounds completely different from the next. I can't think of a comparison for the Clean channel but I definitely dig it. Think JTM 45 for the Crunch channels, Marshall Plexi/JCM for the Makoplex channel and a really nice modern metal sound for the Dorado. All four channels take nicely to my Maxon OD808 as well. I haven't found a power amp it doesn't sound good with either. Anything from a Rocktron Velocity 150 to the VHT 2150 shown.

 

[threadkiller]

OMG! 2 mako threads on the front page.

I believe this occurs when gear simply kicks ass...in perpetuity



Mojo

^This

Srommes and Sleewell - yeah was wondering when this Thread was coming to present BUT

as long as you're here- is this pre voiced mostly for Metal and Harder stuff or will it do warm, sweet tones , clean to medium gain but warm ( vaguely Gilmour, EJ, Timmons ) smoother tones or would it need to be revoiced ?

It's the most versitile preamp I own or have owned which includes just about all of them. Every channel sounds completely different from the next. I can't think of a comparison for the Clean channel but I definitely dig it. Think JTM 45 for the Crunch channels, Marshall Plexi/JCM for the Makoplex channel and a really nice modern metal sound for the Dorado. All four channels take nicely to my Maxon OD808 as well. I haven't found a power amp it doesn't sound good with either. Anything from a Rocktron Velocity 150 to the VHT 2150 shown.

^and this


I can't say it enough, the crunch channel is amazing. All of the channels behave totally differently. The clean channel is naturally dark. If you want a little more high end sparkle on your cleans, ask for the bright mod.

 

[robertkoa]

Thanks for the responses re the warmer, low and medium gain Tones- looks beautifully made and sounds like it has a good signal to noise Ratio also- could be great for Studio and maybe even into Cab IRs for super versatility when Recording.

I saw where Fast Red Pony Car requested smoother taper Gain Pots- so with those even the higher Gain channels could possibly yield some warmer tones- right ?

 

[The_Mako_Maker]

Andrew - i actually posted that pic on your fb wall a few weeks ago, lol, but please feel free to use it wherever you want. i cant wait to get the mako 412 hooked up!!! the minimak looks tits too, you are making me broke but so happy!!!!

Oh!

OMG! 2 mako threads on the front page.

I believe this occurs when gear simply kicks ass...in perpetuity



Mojo

^This

Srommes and Sleewell - yeah was wondering when this Thread was coming to present BUT

as long as you're here- is this pre voiced mostly for Metal and Harder stuff or will it do warm, sweet tones , clean to medium gain but warm ( vaguely Gilmour, EJ, Timmons ) smoother tones or would it need to be revoiced ?

It's the most versitile preamp I own or have owned which includes just about all of them. Every channel sounds completely different from the next. I can't think of a comparison for the Clean channel but I definitely dig it. Think JTM 45 for the Crunch channels, Marshall Plexi/JCM for the Makoplex channel and a really nice modern metal sound for the Dorado. All four channels take nicely to my Maxon OD808 as well. I haven't found a power amp it doesn't sound good with either. Anything from a Rocktron Velocity 150 to the VHT 2150 shown.

^and this


I can't say it enough, the crunch channel is amazing. All of the channels behave totally differently. The clean channel is naturally dark. If you want a little more high end sparkle on your cleans, ask for the bright mod.

Thanks everyone!

I may have to go full steam ahead on the 2 RU Mak2 preamp. Similar to this layout:

It will be PTP on Turrets(no pcbs/no traces) 2 chan, solo boost, and mini toggles. You can choose the channels, i.e. chan1 is makoplex/chan 2 is Dorado etc.

You can follow it on Facebook.(you don't have to join)

Sorry for the driveby posting. It will not be cheaper than the Mak4 as it is PTP etc. I have one at home and it is simply very labor intensive but imho very cool.

Thanks for reading!

Have a safe and happy weekend!

 

[gtr31]

Mini mak looks very cool would love to hear more about that as far as what the different controls do Clip? low/ hi/mid switches. Solo boost footswtchable ?

what is the estimated dimensions on the head

looks cool for sure .lots of controls

 

[gtr31]

Gonna need a bigger boat

 

[robertkoa]

On the 2 channel Rack - you can pick any 2 channels- are they "expanded " versions of the Channels from the MAKO 4 or very similar ?

For sheer versatility- the MAKO 4 would still be the one, correct ?

Have any of you guys tried the MAKO 4 as a recording Preamp directly into EFX and cab IRs ?

 

[threadkiller]

On the 2 channel Rack - you can pick any 2 channels- are they "expanded " versions of the Channels from the MAKO 4 or very similar ?

For sheer versatility- the MAKO 4 would still be the one, correct ?

Have any of you guys tried the MAKO 4 as a recording Preamp directly into EFX and cab IRs ?

I haven't tried it but it would probably work pretty well. The mak4 likes a pretty transparent power section so I think you could get a good result this way.

 

[Ventura]

Tasty! Makoplex has got such a chewy, grindy, middy punch, right up to the uber-saturated top end.

Now, Dorado, OTOH.... Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.... Probably still one of the best hi-gain metal channels out there, period.

Still never quite got why these Mak4's aren't in the home of every player - they're certainly not expensive, they offer the incredible tones, they're unique sounding and have got their own thing going on, and they kick ass, period. So it goes.

 

[NinjaRaf]

On the 2 channel Rack - you can pick any 2 channels- are they "expanded " versions of the Channels from the MAKO 4 or very similar ?

For sheer versatility- the MAKO 4 would still be the one, correct ?

Have any of you guys tried the MAKO 4 as a recording Preamp directly into EFX and cab IRs ?

The majority of my mak4 use is recording direct. I also use it live and at practice. Its my only amps, and I dont see myself buying anything but Mako products in the future lol. Anyway, I have a buttload of videos and clips...

With my old speakers:

Dorado channel, recorded direct:

Dicking around with my iphone:

Also direct, this one uses all 4 channels...clean is clean, main rhythms are dorado, solo is 1 track dorado then harmonized with makoplex, and the little swell solo is crunch channel:

Miced with an e609: http://tonefinder.com/?section=id&value=13156

 

[Qweklain]

I would love a Mak4, but the big turn off for me with it is that it is four spaces.

 

[tripstan]

Gas is on blast! Loved the Mako4 ever since I first heard it

 

[Ventura]

I would love a Mak4, but the big turn off for me with it is that it is four spaces.

Sure. But a 2 channel amp head is even more cumbersome and heavier and hey, offers only 2 channels

Need more spaces? Buy a bigger rack. No biggy.

OR// Buy the Mak4 now, house it in yer rack, and when the newer 2U version comes out, buy it, flip the 4U unit, and pick up a GCX or something else that has a purpose.