I have a Mark V and I love it. I use the 5 band EQ and presets to shape the tone across all channels.
I figured out early one that when practicing and playing alone (no band/not live), that I can further shape my sound by putting a parametric eq in my FX loop (post pre-amp but pre-power amp). I am using the parametric eq in an old G-Force multi-effects unit for the shaping in the FX loop. It really tightens up the tone and does things that cannot be done using the 5-bank eq on the amp. I note that I am playing alone and this might sound different when playing in a band. But for practicing - I really like the tone.
I am looking to delve a little deeper into external EQ options and placement of those EQ options.
I have a couple of questions.
1) I want to know if anyone can recommend other parametric EQs that I can play with in the FX loop (replace the one I using in the G-Force). Looking at pedals options.
2) I also want to experiment with adding some EQ to the front of my signal chain (before preamp - in between guitar and preamp). Any recommendations?
3) Lastly, I know I can accomplish most of this using pedals. But I also know there are great parametric eq analog options for recording/mixing. Any recommendations on employing any of these rack units in my FX loop and/or at the beginning of my signal chain.
Thanks again
I figured out early one that when practicing and playing alone (no band/not live), that I can further shape my sound by putting a parametric eq in my FX loop (post pre-amp but pre-power amp). I am using the parametric eq in an old G-Force multi-effects unit for the shaping in the FX loop. It really tightens up the tone and does things that cannot be done using the 5-bank eq on the amp. I note that I am playing alone and this might sound different when playing in a band. But for practicing - I really like the tone.
I am looking to delve a little deeper into external EQ options and placement of those EQ options.
I have a couple of questions.
1) I want to know if anyone can recommend other parametric EQs that I can play with in the FX loop (replace the one I using in the G-Force). Looking at pedals options.
2) I also want to experiment with adding some EQ to the front of my signal chain (before preamp - in between guitar and preamp). Any recommendations?
3) Lastly, I know I can accomplish most of this using pedals. But I also know there are great parametric eq analog options for recording/mixing. Any recommendations on employing any of these rack units in my FX loop and/or at the beginning of my signal chain.
Thanks again