Recent content by boogiemk535

I have the Mark 5 35w head, not the combo. I play it out of a JCM 900 1960 4x12 with GT75 speakers. There is PLENTY of low end! Dont believe that crap about EL84s not having low end.

Believe it or not, the Dimarzio Super Distortion is great for old school metal and thrash. I have been using them for years in my Strats and G&L Legacy. And of course you can never go wrong with an EMG 81.

Just wanted to add something to this, after listening back again...my stage volume was actually too loud. That was probably the reason why I was feeding back a bit. So I could have come down a bit in overall volume...this head is loud enough for metal and hard rock gigs.

As promised, I am back with a review after playing out with the Mark 5 35w head last evening. As stated above, I play in a classic metal/hard rock band with another guitar player with an ENGL powerball 2 head and a drummer who doesn't hit vary hard. We play Priest, Maiden, Sabbath, Metallic and...

I agree they are very similar. I have the 35w and from numerous 90w videos I have dialed in the same settings and its there. However as mentioned above, I am sure the 25, 35 and 90 all have there own characteristics. Different tubes, different wattage, that's gonna change things a bit here and...

Hi Guys, new here, not new to Boogie, just this board. Anyway.... I just purchased a brand new Mk5 35w, I also have a Mk3 which I have used many times in gigs with no issue. I will be gigging with the new MK5 35w this coming Saturday May 26th. We are a classic metal/hard rock cover band with 2...