Mesa Boogie Mark V - Metal (Raw Guitars only)

[TheBenlag]

Why are they selling any amp but this one?

[nikitofin]

hey ola what about a raw guitars only video for the rectifier? :D

[purpledc1]

Just wanted to say this and another of your mark V videos are what got me to buy this amp. I love it but would never have known to even try it without this video. Thanks OLA!

[JayPshred]

Weak pms

[octavarium2457]

amazing but i have a dude what amp is better the soldano hot rod 100 plus or mark V i play metal music and jazz blues

[rjg7000]

@octavarium2457 at that price point, it usually isn't about which amp is "better". It's about the sound you're going for. Soldano in general tends to be more modded Marshall kind of sound. Mark V is classic Mesa tone. Just depends on what you want because both can do metal and jazz/blues.

[jazzdarkside]

would you mind to share your amp setting ? thanks

great sound, great playing

[screw66]

which strings do you use?

[dusted04]

this dude kinda looks like a young daniel johns (freak show era)

[prh654321]

Hi Ola.

Great demos and great playing!

What are your thoughts on the Roadster cab vs the Rectifier? I see the Roadster has the closed/open back combination. Going to try them both soon but would appreciate your thoughts. Thx.

[Cyrsis13145]

No overdrive?

[schlagdog]

@fearedse I think I may break down and have one soon. I may give up waiting on the AXEFXII since I got on the waiting list the second day and I'm starting to think it will be 2012. Anyway, maybe see you at NAMM. Booked the Embassy Suites down the street today for everyday.

[schlagdog]

I go through all your demos and still love how damn tight this amp is. I played one at guitar center a few weeks ago and as soon as you take that mid eq fader and pull it down it's the shit. I tweaked it at the store not knowing how to set it then came home and did some research and saw I dialed it up about exactly how Petrucci does. Which I'm sure is close to where you have it. It must be the universal tweak to make it kill.

[fearedse]

@schlagdog For the Dream Theater cover I did I had about the same settings as shown in the petrucci video. But yeah I agree with everything you say. It's an awesome amp. One of my fave...

[zombieslovebacon]

@fearedse hey ola, which amp is your favorite amp? from all the amps you tried?

[666quebec666]

goddammit i want this amp. but i dont only play metal.

(anybody, not only fearedse.. :P ) why wouldnt it be okay for rock blues or jazz (regardless of the guitar i'd use) ?

what price did you pay it (head only i suppose) ?

what's your opinion about the combo 2x12 ?

[MyxHarnett]

@666quebec666 YES it would play anything, but it's pretty expensive.

[Tuzioya]

Some people might not like the tightness and dryness of the Mark V, but the thing is, they cut through the mix SO WELL that when you are with a band either live or on a recording, the amp sounds absolutely PERFECT. And if you like the dryness and tightness of the amp, then its a win-win situation.

[Zolier]

Have you used any noise gate in this clip? It sounds do clean and ripe. I yes, what kind? If no, what the fuck?! :)

[DeadandDECAYED99]

OLA. IT'S BEEN A WEEK, HURRY UP AND UPLOAD SOMETHING.... I CRAVE YOU. I NEEEED YOU.

[fearedse]

@DeadandDECAYED99 Dude I have so much awesome stuff coming. the next video is going to make you shit your pants... I Hope...

[dusted04]

@fearedse dude what were your settings for this

[schlagdog]

Best sounding amp so far. Thats a tight tone.

[guitargod1598]

dude!you should do some metal pedal demos.like you do the amps, but pedals.i wanna see if you can find your incredible metal tone in any pedal, cuz i want it.

[deciphery]

@fearedse Hi! I just wonder how loud you need to keep your amps to get a decent recording tone? Or do you have any mic pre-amps between Sm57 and Apogee?

[notrightloser]

MARK 5 is in the top 5 of amps out there right now IMO.

[dusted04]

@notrightloser it is the top in my opinion

i have tried quite a few my last being a diezel v h4 which i traded in for this beast

it is killer

[metal571]

this amp sounds awesome. you don't get that muddy tone the recto gives you and you can hear the actual character of the particular guitar being used. very tight palm mutes, sounds amazing. some people apparently prefer the iv?

[DopeSick408]

@metal571 IV! I kinda feel that the Mark IV's treble is naturally more open, and the upper mids shine with ease.

[snapascrew]

this amp actually sounds nice!

[pmgallant]

I'm curious to hear what this sounds like with a Tube Screamer in front of it. When it's raw, it reminds me of Mark's/Willie's tone from LOG. I fucking hate their tone.

[DopeSick408]

@pmgallant Yeah, I use to love the LOG tone also, but now its too raw and thrashy, Im lovin the tone Ola gets out of the Engl Savage, and Misha's tone from Periphery, having played this amp with a ts9 in front of it, It sounds fucking amazing, but was not modern enough as I like,, though it can get very modern, having said that, a compressor in front also may help, but having too many pedals kinda bugs me haha.

[SomethinWild]

Damn you, Ola Englund, you and your awesome picking! One day you will rot in hell and rip on Belzebub's guitar and we will all be watching...

[schlagdog]

This amp is awesome.

[KAMI13666]

Wow, that is some tight playing :D

Do you have any tips on how I can get my picking as tight as yours?

Please answer this!!

[BlackZombie27]

is this an amp head or a combo amp?

[EMGXX84]

when you play live do you bring your 2x12?...or a 4x12?..

[KrunchM]

I still prefer the raw feel of a Recto myself. I own a Mark V and a Dual, and find the dual has a bit more of a ballsy crunch to it, as its a bit looser. The Mark V is devastating for leads though!

[mindwalkr]

To me it's either the Mark V, the ENGL Invader or the Special Edition... amazing tones! However the Mark V is the most "apartment" friendly

[espltdguitarlover]

as always vicious tone.. excellent rhythm... thanks for posting 

[s3177000]

why the fuck are these so overpriced?

[hawg427]

@s3177000 Overpriced? You mean the Mesa Boogie Line? They are great USA made Amps. I had to order my Mesa Roadster Head and had to wait 7 weeks while it was being made. They also have good resale value. If you don't have a lot of money to spend get a Blackstar Venue Series Stage 100 Head for about $850.00 3 Channels and it sounds great.

[s3177000]

@hawg427 ive got a jcm800 and 6505, both weere way cheaper

[Madbutcher305]

@hawg427

I don't really care where an amp is made, it's the quality that counts; some overseas companies aren't bad at all.

[trniquet]

@s3177000  Why the fuck are you so cheap? I got mine used for 1400. Save up, bro.

[s3177000]

@trniquet 1400? rofl nice purchase bro. because mark v's are so worth that hahahahah

[trniquet]

@s3177000 At first, I thought you were just whining about the price...now I realize you don't know anything about amps.

[s3177000]

@trniquet >buys a mark v

>tries to say i know nothing about amps

Shitty troll, 0/10

[trniquet]

@s3177000 What exactly is your ordeal, fucktard? You start out bitching about the price of Mesa amps, but then can't hack a conversation about the validity of your opinion. If you weren't such an ass, I might feel sorry for you being mentally handicapped. So I'm going to continue to claim that you don't know what you're talking about, since it's been made more than clear that all you have to back up your claims is ad hominem distraction ploys. Troll indeed.

[s3177000]

@trniquet why u mad? lol calm down bro i dont care if you have a low iq and no knowledge of amps

[FredtheShred]

Drums seem to be a little too low in the mix. /trollface

Sounds great with your axe, dude! :)

[aldricsuan]

this amp is tight like a virgin's pussy

[6EELZE6U6666]

Ola I'm sure you've been asked many times before but what picks do you use? I'm having a pick crisis!

or if anyone else could let me know cheers

[fearedse]

@6EELZE6U6666 I use tortex sharp 1.5 picks!

[6EELZE6U6666]

@fearedse awesome thanks Ola!

[slayerdude18]

@fearedse wow thats thin dude i use 3mm picks [sharp pointed]

[6EELZE6U6666]

@fearedse Thanks Ola, I got my picks in the mail today, and I really love em. I was using a Jazz III's but swapping to a regular tortex for rhythms, but this thing has both ends covered but better. I was thinking it would be too pointy for rhythm but its really accurate... Cheers dood!

[givemeajackson]

@fearedse ola, check out the dava master control silver tip picks! i just bought some of them, they add a shitlot of meat to your tone!

[Riffarn]

@6EELZE6U6666 you should definitely check out awe in one, best picks ive ever tried, nice grip and feels great

[icedteaburst]

@6EELZE6U6666 jazz iii , or my second fav. tortex sharp .88 both from dumlop.

[pakiw2]

@6EELZE6U6666 dunlop triangle 1-1.5

[dimgrav]

Hey Ola. What strings do you use? I am asking because I tend to sweat a lot and my strings corrode really fast, making the tone lack crunch and feel dull. I 've used Slinkies, D'Addario, DR... Any recommendations?

[grizzli1994]

@dimgrav You're just doomed to change strings every 2 weeks. Im the same man :/

[dimgrav]

@grizzli1994 Damn bro :/... I've heard could things about Elixir though, but they are quite expensive and haven't given them a shot yet.

[grizzli1994]

@dimgrav You might wanna try the titanium slinkies. They should last you for around 1-1,5 month. I've never tried the elixir but i've heard good things about them so you might wanna give them a go :)

[espltdguitarlover]

@dimgrav wipe your strings down after every use and use finger ease spray....

[dimgrav]

@espltdguitarlover Thanks man, I already do that and still... Anyway, I guess I have to change strings more often, though I already change them every 3 weeks... :/

[DopeSick408]

I'm really stuck between this or the Engl Savage, any opinions?

[CapnPuff69]

Sounds alot like my mark iv, great amps both of them

[Hybrid138]

I definitely get the Petrucci vibe/feel from this amp

[Mo7Vsta]

can you do a raw guitars of the Dual Recto vs the Engl Savage vid? thats my favorite video/amps :D

[itowedin]

Well...That's it. After a year of searching. I think this is the amp I want.

[dbenc]

This has to be the best all around amp on the planet.

[thegrimreaper7]

FUCK YEAH!!!!!!

Ola, thank you very much! I asked for this vid a week or two ago, never thought you'd actually make it!

Can't thank you enough for this!

WOOHOOOO!!!!

[MyxHarnett]

When I saw that Ola had a new video out in my sub boxed, I literally screamed FUCK YES and got smacked in the face by my mom.

[MusicMyBlood]

@MyxHarnett dude, i laughed so hard at this tears came out!

[kevenbelangerharbour]

@MyxHarnett Lol i also say that XD

[Prostheta]

@MyxHarnett I got smacked in the face by your mom too. By her boobies. Snoogens.

[TORTEX2008]

Dark terror!!!! please!!!!!



[NiGHTRiDER9001]

So wait, is this just one guitar track, or are there 2 tracks and I'm not hearing it?

[Dimeist]

@NiGHTRiDER9001 There is most likely 2 guitar tracks, but Ola's playing is so tight and precise that you can't hear it :)

[schlagdog]

Where the hell is the SM57 placed? This Roadster cab must me magic.

[JDestripador]

No Ibanez Tube Scream?

[arsehole420]

tone sounds a little thin.

[trniquet]

@arsehole420 You're joking, right?

[Dimeist]

Insane! Do Blackmore next!! :)

[earlerylander]

Ola, 808 or TS9?

[fearedse]

@earlerylander never tried the ts9 so I wouldn't know!

[xuan8839]

@earlerylander It might not be 100% correct all the time but I do not think you could get such a monstrous bass frequency response with TS9's type of boost. At least I find it shaving up my tone's lows and probably why they came out with the ts9dx plus mods.

[stevenfaustuk]

@xuan8839 While this may be true, generally the way a TS9 reacts and compresses the low end tightens the tone up, and this is why it's used a lot of the time.

[xuan8839]

@stevenfaustuk Guess that says it.After years of TS type of boost now I rather prefer a more "colorless" clean boost..though I do like the mids of TS.

[stevenfaustuk]

@earlerylander Neither, it's straight in buddy, the Mark series' are just that tight by themselves!

[earlerylander]

@stevenfaustuk No, I know. I was asking about his preference in general.

[sh4d0wzf4ll]

@earlerylander Same shit, different brand.

[earlerylander]

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