Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ vs Mesa Boogie Mark IV - Metal

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I thought I could throw my first A B between these 2 amazing amps 1984 Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ SRGX 60 watts with 2 JJ power tubes 2003 Mesa Boogie Mark IV revb - Mesa Stock tubes Things to consider ... 1) The Mark IIC+ came with 2 6l6 JJs and a mix of chinese / mesa spax7 and JJ preamp tubes The Mark IV has the Mesa stock power + preamp tubes 2 ) I used 2 different setting for each amp. Mark 2C+ left side with the settings shown in the photo - the master is pushed. For the right side the master is pulled and the eq is not that extreme and scooped. For the Mark IV the left side - pentode, tweed power (not full) - mid gain and the eq was set up with the mids less scooped than in the 2C+ as the IV is more scooped sounding. For the right side - triode, full power harmonics and presence pulled, the eq is the same as shown in the photo. 3) Signal is - Esp eclipse - amp - interface - IR (ala edge sneap)

0:00 - 2:18 Mark IIC+ mix 2:21 - 4:30 Mark IIC+ guitars only 4:31 - 6:47 Mark IV mix 6:49 - 8:59 Mark IV guitars only
 
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“Loki pets his little children, deadly every time!!!!” :LOL::rock:
Sounds great, man! Good to see you still have the Mark IV. It’s definitely different enough from the C+ to justify keeping. I’m know I’m keeping mine.
 
Beyond Black said:
“Loki pets his little children, deadly every time!!!!” :LOL::rock:
Sounds great, man! Good to see you still have the Mark IV. It’s definitely different enough from the C+ to justify keeping. I’m know I’m keeping mine.
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Right on dude! The mark iv is one of the most versatile and beast amps ever!
 
AmpliFIRE said:
I owned 2) IIC+'s and a IV at the same time. The IV sounded better/bigger to my ears. Now I have another MKIII Blue stripe (prob my 5th one lol) and it's the best MK I've ever owned...
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My blue stripe was too harsh sounding - trebly but aggressive as fuck! I really love the IV and the 2C+ is more raw and open sounding
 
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anomaly said:
I prefer the Mark IV by a bit, a little bigger sounding and more clear. Both sound amazing though.
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Imo the 2c sounds fuller like more body and aggressive but thr mark iv has all the right freqs when recording. I'll experiment with the 2c+ more as this is my 2nd day with it lol The mark iv is the best buy for anyone who might want a versatile yet aggressive and tight amp
 
Findthetone1 said:
Man they both sound badass! Can’t imagine having both of those in my house it would endless chugging.
I do see you have one of the new Celestion Invisaspeakers in the MKIV :D
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Yes I am recording using the suhr reactive load. I have removed the speaker from thr iv as I use my 4x12 Marshall
 
Came into this assuming I would prefer the IV but I'm liking the 2C+ even more. And another flawless victory for the mighty Suhr RL!
 
The IIC+ sounds killer, but I honestly think the IV is abit better, has a more rich sound. Both are amazing amps.
 
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Second A B and for this one I used a cheap boost and some other virtual cab called MegaBrit (two notes). This time I much prefer the mark IV as I really dig its scooped tone! The Mark IIC+ could have been dialed better but I just wanted to compare them using the exact same settings (eq)
 
sotosprince said:
I thought I could throw my first A B between these 2 amazing amps 1984 Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ SRGX 60 watts with 2 JJ power tubes 2003 Mesa Boogie Mark IV revb - Mesa Stock tubes Things to consider ... 1) The Mark IIC+ came with 2 6l6 JJs and a mix of chinese / mesa spax7 and JJ preamp tubes The Mark IV has the Mesa stock power + preamp tubes 2 ) I used 2 different setting for each amp. Mark 2C+ left side with the settings shown in the photo - the master is pushed. For the right side the master is pulled and the eq is not that extreme and scooped. For the Mark IV the left side - pentode, tweed power (not full) - mid gain and the eq was set up with the mids less scooped than in the 2C+ as the IV is more scooped sounding. For the right side - triode, full power harmonics and presence pulled, the eq is the same as shown in the photo. 3) Signal is - Esp eclipse - amp - interface - IR (ala edge sneap)

0:00 - 2:18 Mark IIC+ mix 2:21 - 4:30 Mark IIC+ guitars only 4:31 - 6:47 Mark IV mix 6:49 - 8:59 Mark IV guitars only
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Mark IV has more presence it sounds like to me... a bit more compressed... otherwise they are pretty similar.
 
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