Beyond Black
Well-known member
I neurotically deliberated over these choices as well! Lol
Mesa Mark III
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Beyond Black
Well-known member
Your Coli is an 800lb gorilla. That fucker could knock down a building.
mentoneman
Well-known member
is there any one universal od/boost/eq pedal that mark III users must have?
Beyond Black
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IMO there’s no need for a boost, they’re already tight af and get plenty saturated with the pull knobs.
frontline205
Active member
How did you feel about the + vs ++ mod. I've asked different members their opinion when I bought my red stripe. I currently have an RMA to get it modded to + but still think about that ++ mod. I have a feeling the videos on youtube aren't doing it justice
GJgo
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R2 boosted on the III is a damn fine rhythm sound. Possibly better than Lead not boosted.
GJgo
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IMO, with the red stripe I had ++ modded, the ++ took it too far.
OTOH, all three of the other IIIs I've had + modded were PERFECT.
FWIW...
sondoke
Member
Well the guy I was going to meet up with tomorrow and buy the red stripe from sold it today. I am in no way delusional or entitled enough to think he was somehow obligated to sell it to me, a complete stranger. You take the cash when you can get it.
I am, however, annoyed that he proposed meeting up on Sunday (made it sound like he was occupied today), only to get a text this evening saying he sold it. I would’ve been happy to meet today, even offered to and had cash ready. I would’ve liked to at least have had the opportunity to match the other buyer’s offer, not that he owed me even that much. Just wanted to whine over my missed deal, since there probably won’t be another red stripe anywhere near that cheap. /whinging
Other than that it was a great Saturday! Hope everyone else here had a great Saturday too.
I am, however, annoyed that he proposed meeting up on Sunday (made it sound like he was occupied today), only to get a text this evening saying he sold it. I would’ve been happy to meet today, even offered to and had cash ready. I would’ve liked to at least have had the opportunity to match the other buyer’s offer, not that he owed me even that much. Just wanted to whine over my missed deal, since there probably won’t be another red stripe anywhere near that cheap. /whinging
Other than that it was a great Saturday! Hope everyone else here had a great Saturday too.
sondoke
Member
I am definitely going to drop my greenie off with Mike for those mods as well, as soon as he’s able to fit the work in. I can’t wait to hear the difference. It’s already so filthy.
Techdeth
RESIDENT ROCK PROFESSOR
It’s so fucking agressive
sondoke
Member
Did you buy the amp already modded, or did you have it modded? If it’s the latter, what was the turnaround time? I know it probably varies with Mike’s workload, but I’m curious.
Techdeth
RESIDENT ROCK PROFESSOR
Mine was a broken rack mount . I got it fixed with the ++ and a new shell . Totally rebuilt. Super happy with . It took a few months .2 to 3 . I’m trying to down grade and it’s my only Mesa I kept for my 8 string . I do have a Electrodyne for jazz and blues and post rock .here my 8 string with my 8 string doing modern metal . Give me a sub too guys lol fr
sondoke
Member
Hell yeah man, good shit. I’ll throw you a sub for sure.
Techdeth
RESIDENT ROCK PROFESSOR
You’re into sleep ? Very cool . I’ve recently been into then and electric wizard . I truly like anything with guitars
sondoke
Member
Fuck yeah, Matt Pike is awesome. Check out his other band, High on Fire if you haven’t already. If you’re getting into stoner/sludge/doom, also check out Eyehategod, Crowbar, Weedeater, Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats. Hell, just follow the rabbit hole from there.
stephen sawall
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I never used one with any of the Mark amps. Not on the lead channel anyway.
Didn't a few people get a triode / pentode switch added ?
Techdeth
RESIDENT ROCK PROFESSOR
I been listen to all them . I like high on fire best
sondoke
Member
I can’t think of a “must have”, and Beyond Black was right about a boost/od not being necessary, but fwiw the Marks I’ve had (III or otherwise) took those types of pedals well.