Upcoming NAD: Mark IV. Was it a wise move?

[Starman22]

Just saw that pic on Amp Porn FB page. So I want to get a MKIV,....how does the gain on lead channel compare to those Diezel's and Engl????? Do you feel it can hang with those heavy hitters?? Thanks

 

[shadowdevourer]

Thanks a lot everyone.

Go to "The Boogie Board" for all your questions. All Boogie, all the time, there is even a whole section on identifying Mark IV's.

I'll definitely check it out, thanks.

Just saw that pic on Amp Porn FB page. So I want to get a MKIV,....how does the gain on lead channel compare to those Diezel's and Engl????? Do you feel it can hang with those heavy hitters?? Thanks

Hmm this one is a tough question to answer, especially considering that I'm quite new to the mesa. I think it is quite different than the ENGL and the Diezel, however, I also feel that they would match great when played together.

Mesa has definitely less low-end when compared to Diezels and the Savage and it has less gain. But not in a bad way. Firstly, I think it has enough gain to begin with and also the EQ adjustments are very sensitive, so Im sure there are many tones that I haven't found yet. I can describe the Mesa tone as a very percussive feeling which I really like. It can have very strong treble but again not in a disturbing way. I also tried using an Empress paraEQ with it, which adds a whole lot of more options. What I managed to get out of the Mesa is mainly old Metallica tones (which I was aiming for anyway) so I can describe it best that way. But I know Lamb of God used Mark IV's as well so I am sure it can move into the modern metal zone as well.

Overall, the amp has many many different sounds and settings. I definitely don't regret buying it and I am really enjoying it. Recommended

 

[IntenseJim]

If I recall correctly, many MESA circuits' gain is affected by the treble tone control: more treble give more gain and visa versa.

 

[MetalHeadMike]

Here is my current setup:

Niiiiiiiicccccccceeeeeee!

 

[Starman22]

Need a Diezel' cab now so the MK IV can sit proud on that Mesa cab

 

[thiswaythatway]

If I recall correctly, many MESA circuits' gain is affected by the treble tone control: more treble give more gain and visa versa.

Yup. Once the treble is past 6 or so it doesn't add much more treble, just adds tight gain. Sometimes I run the treble on 10, keep the presence low and adjust the overall high end from the sliders.

 

[jcj]

If I recall correctly, many MESA circuits' gain is affected by the treble tone control: more treble give more gain and visa versa.

Yup. Once the treble is past 6 or so it doesn't add much more treble, just adds tight gain. Sometimes I run the treble on 10, keep the presence low and adjust the overall high end from the sliders.

Try what Danny says...