Hello!
I have the chance to trade in my Mini Rectifier + a very nice Custom Telecaster MIM (parts caster) for a Mark V 90.
Besides the Mini Rec, I currently own a DC-3, a .50 Caliber, a Laney Ironheart Irt15h and a JCM800 (2204 clone) and JCM2000 DSL.
The thing is I can part ways with the Tele, and I like the Mini Recto but I am concerned that the Mk.V is an overly complicated (and therefore a nightmare to service) amplifier. As in, if something fucks up, I suppose I am much more screwed than having my Mini Recto repaired.
Beside that, and in spite of being very much aware that the Mk. V is considered to be far superior and flexible than the .50 cal and DC-3 (hence $$$ difference), I am wondering if getting a Mk.V is a bit 'redundant' with my Calibers which I absolutely love. Please don't get me wrong, I am aware that they are different, but I do believe these have a very 'Markish' voicing.
Finally, and sorry for the long text, I am wondering if the Mk.V is 'excessive'. I mean, I have never owned an amp this expensive and complicated. I kind of like the simplicity of all the amps I already own, and I am by no means a 'PRO' player, nor am I currently gigging
Btw. I am into Hardcore (Melodic, Youth Crew, etc). So I could not care less about clean tones. I am all about mean, pissed off gain!
I have the chance to trade in my Mini Rectifier + a very nice Custom Telecaster MIM (parts caster) for a Mark V 90.
Besides the Mini Rec, I currently own a DC-3, a .50 Caliber, a Laney Ironheart Irt15h and a JCM800 (2204 clone) and JCM2000 DSL.
The thing is I can part ways with the Tele, and I like the Mini Recto but I am concerned that the Mk.V is an overly complicated (and therefore a nightmare to service) amplifier. As in, if something fucks up, I suppose I am much more screwed than having my Mini Recto repaired.
Beside that, and in spite of being very much aware that the Mk. V is considered to be far superior and flexible than the .50 cal and DC-3 (hence $$$ difference), I am wondering if getting a Mk.V is a bit 'redundant' with my Calibers which I absolutely love. Please don't get me wrong, I am aware that they are different, but I do believe these have a very 'Markish' voicing.
Finally, and sorry for the long text, I am wondering if the Mk.V is 'excessive'. I mean, I have never owned an amp this expensive and complicated. I kind of like the simplicity of all the amps I already own, and I am by no means a 'PRO' player, nor am I currently gigging
Btw. I am into Hardcore (Melodic, Youth Crew, etc). So I could not care less about clean tones. I am all about mean, pissed off gain!