Mesa mark V vs Bogner Goldfinger

[prsrocker22]

I need to get a new gigging amp thats multi channel and has built in reverb. I play a mix of southern rock and hard rock. Is one easier to record then the other? Hows the reliability? Ive have alot of experience with mesa i have owned at one point or another a Dual Recto 3 channel, Lone Star. Id be feeding these cabs into mesa 4x12 and 2x12. Anybody have any other suggestions or pros/cons of each amp. I mainly play PRS guitars and Gibby R8.

 

[::fred::]

the Mark V is pretty hard to repair. Only for extremely qualified techs (or just send it to Mesa). The Bogner should be easier. However, both are solid built amps.

The Mark V weighs a ton too. I don't know if you really need all of its features for live use.

 

[joepete77]

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[joepete77]

I would rather have the goldfinger anyday myself. And being that you are playing southern rock and hardrock and not heavy metal really I think it would be a better amp for you. ALso I would say that from my experiance with both companies that Bogner stuff is more reliable over time and also will hold value better on the resale market then mesa stuff.

 

[TX6Strings]

Having actually played both I'd say the Goldfinger would fit Southern rock better but you'd probably have to try to boost the gain channel to get a more modern rock sound and get enough gain out for it.

 

[prsrocker22]

I really need to find a goldfinger to demo. I also do session and fill in work to. Im not to worried about boosting the gain channel i use an xotic bb pre and ep booster for my drive needs. As far as cleans how is the goldfinger? Im not looking for twin like cleans but i want a decent amount of snap and articulation.

 

[Beret]

I'd go with a Roadster. Does everything with great reverb and marries nicely with PRS / Mesa cabs (I have all of the above). The Mark V would also do the trick. Depends whether you want a broad wall of sound or a sonic scalpel. Both are equally impressive but very different IMO.

~B

 

[Mr. Brady]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaB02M1EqD4

Goldfinger cleans. I think you might like it.

 

[TX6Strings]

The Goldfinger cleans are nice...more in line with the Shiva.