NAD - Mesa Boogie Mark III Red Stripe

[Dfwxjer1]

Hell yeah, Mark IIIs fucking rule.

 

[ners]

Sounds sick, would be interested in hearing new tubes in it. I feel like I never see people try new tubes in Marks and always just use Mesa branded ones.

 

[Dabzilla13]

Nice score! i have a blue stripe but i want a red too!

 

[Tone Junkie]

Sweet. Mesa MKIII’s the red headed stepchild overshadowed by the MKIIC+
Super under rated killer amps.

Congrats

 

[WizardAmpIphoneClip]

Mark III is a series I think all metal players should pick up at least once. No od pedal needed for anything.

 

[mentoneman]

my friend has a red, blue and green III and we were just talking about A/B/C ing them soon.

fun fact-Brandon from Bludotone is a long time III fan/user.

 

[Anje]

I think we need a Boogie MKIII stripe version comparison / experience sharing thread when you're done!

 

[Exo-metal]

My first mesa, blue stripe w/export ++ was wild. A comparison video has not been done to my knowledge.

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

Thx everyone for your nice words! Here's another clip - same settings but this time drop tuning
https://hearthis.at/ultimate-metal-guitar-tones/red-stripe-mayo-1st-test-drop/

 

[Alpha Stryke]

Awesome amps.

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

And here's a short phone clip - Mayones Duvell Elite - Peavey 412 Mojotone BV30s - Sheffield 1290s

 

[anomaly]

Congrats on the amp. I kinda miss my old red stripe DRG sometimes. I sold it for nothing too, I kick myself for that, $650 ouch! This was back in 2014 though, but still. I put it up on eBay with no reserve and that's just what it sold for. It was in great shape too, had some work done on it by Mike B as well.

 

[JackBootedThug]

Badass!

 

[stephen sawall]

Congratulations

I bought a red stripe new back in 1987. It's a awesome amp.

 

[anomaly]

Congratulations

I bought a red stripe new back in 1987. It's a awesome amp.

If I remember correctly, mine was from 1987 as well. I think they put out a different stripe every year from '85 to '89.

 

[gudbrand]

Thx everyone for your nice words! Here's another clip - same settings but this time drop tuning
https://hearthis.at/ultimate-metal-guitar-tones/red-stripe-mayo-1st-test-drop/

Damn. Sounds killer. I've always wanted a IIC+ or a IV. Guess I shouldn't be overlooking the III.

 

[ChurchHill]

Blasphemy, I know, but I've played some IIIs that blew some of the IICs I've played out of the water. The IV is great, too, but a more polished sound and more versatile, I think. They're all a little different, but not that different. That said, I've never played a Red Stripe and would love to someday. That's the only one I haven't at least played.

 

[ultimatemetalguitartones]

Blasphemy, I know, but I've played some IIIs that blew some of the IICs I've played out of the water. The IV is great, too, but a more polished sound and more versatile, I think. They're all a little different, but not that different. That said, I've never played a Red Stripe and would love to someday. That's the only one I haven't at least played.

Yes, all mark IVs I've had and played were more polished and lacked that "in your face" tone the 2c+ and III ampls have! What I did like a lot about Mark IVs is how well they record. Supposedly, the Red Stripe is closer to the 2C+ preamp. I am 100% that even if you were to compare 2 same stripe Mark IIIs they would still sound different. Preamp - power tubes - caps - and who knows what else play a considerable role

 

[PurityS.L.G]

Late to the party but congrats and welcome to the club! I've been wanting to sell mine for a few months since it doesn't get enough love/playtime but man everytime I fire it up I change my mind very quickly LOL Such a monster of an amp.

Yes, all mark IVs I've had and played were more polished and lacked that "in your face" tone the 2c+ and III ampls have! What I did like a lot about Mark IVs is how well they record. Supposedly, the Red Stripe is closer to the 2C+ preamp. I am 100% that even if you were to compare 2 same stripe Mark IIIs they would still sound different. Preamp - power tubes - caps - and who knows what else play a considerable role

I've actually got to compare my III RS to a IIC+ RI and they are different in the highs and lower mids. The overall sound is not worlds apart like some like to claim to keep the value of their OG IIC+ up but the difference is there and noticeable. I myself prefer the brash and aggessive nature of the III but the IIC+ is so nice and clear. I get the praise and appeal of them now that I've been so curious about for over a decade. Thats even if the RI is as deadnuts or ultra close as owners of both have claimed so take my thoughts for whatever they're worth.

Also, my MKIV gets pretty damn aggressive as well but I do agree with you that its more refined sounding especially with solos. Its magical and impressive when you have other amps to compare it to.

 

[anomaly]

Yes, all mark IVs I've had and played were more polished and lacked that "in your face" tone the 2c+ and III ampls have! What I did like a lot about Mark IVs is how well they record. Supposedly, the Red Stripe is closer to the 2C+ preamp. I am 100% that even if you were to compare 2 same stripe Mark IIIs they would still sound different. Preamp - power tubes - caps - and who knows what else play a considerable role

Ya, the IV'S are not quite as bright in the high end but I find their gain "thicker" sounding. Also, I've got a setting that cops the general feel of the red stripe I had, I gotta bump that 240 slider up a bit and dial in lots of presence. I kinda felt the III a little harsh at high volumes which is basically why I sold it. You know you dial it in bright enough and it's taking off your head, dial it back a bit and it sounds like a blanket is over the cab. There was never a spot that sounded right to me and I fucked around with the presence and 6600 slider forever.