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I picked up a new Avatar Vintage 212 loaded with g12m65 creambacks a couple weeks ago and am really loving it. I was using the Mesa Vertical 212 with V30’s and it was a little harsh for what I was after, which is a more vintage flavor. The lower sensitivity of the creambacks and the lower...

Wondering what the likelihood of a 25/10 watt TC appearing in the future is? Ideally, also with an onboard 5 band. Sadly, I'm thinking slim to none, but I can hope right? I absolutely love crunch on the Mark Five 25 that I already own, and I tend to go more Marshall flavored in my amp...

It's really amazing how a little judicious application of EQ in a series loop can make a big difference in an amps character. Don't get me wrong, I love the character and flexibility of the Mark V, but at times I want more of a Recto-ish flavor for some things. It just seemed wrong to put an...

Anybody running one in the loop of their Mark V? Currently using a Flashback X4 and considering a change.

Got the widebody closed back with the C90 in from Sweetwater today. This thing exceeded every expectation. I was concerned that going from a 412 I would think it boxy or thin, lacking beef. Not so at all. Punches way above its weight. Only played for an hour with it and it has a lot of...

I really don't see what the fuss is about with tube swaps in the Mark V head. I bought a full set of tubes for spares, and upgraded to the SPAX7's in all the pre-amp spots. I don't expect to change them for quite a while again, and they are just dead quiet in my Mark V:25. So the big boy got...

So I just bought the Mark V head last week after a year long honeymoon with the V:25. Little Mark has been moved to the recording desk for the most part. I'm currently running the Mark V into my Mesa traditional recto angled cab with the V30's. I'm seriously considering ordering the closed...

The full Mark V head that is......arriving tomorrow from Sweetwater. Can't wait. Got the V:25 earlier this year and was finally able to get the tone in my head out of my 412. So after tomorrow I'll have another channel, a few more modes, and more power and flexibility. The V25 has assumed...

So I cut an order for 6 SPAX7 and a pair of EL84 from Mesa to have a full set of spare Mesa branded spares in stock for my new Mini-Mark. I have a lot of other tubes in stock (all new production) that I use in my other amps, but I'm not going to play the tube rolling game with my new Mark. I'm...

I usually have some buyers remorse when I pick up new gear, but I have absolutely none with this little beast. Plugged it into my my traditional Recto Angled 412 for the initial audition and it just floored me with tone and clarity. I was concerned about some reviews where people didn't feel...

Looking to part with my G-Flex 212 but don't want to go through the pain of shipping it. I'm in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago and am looking for $350 for it. It has a couple very minor tolex nicks, but is in otherwise excellent condition. It was a new floor model purchase about 6 months ago.

Well, I decided to augment my Mesa Lone Star Special 112 widebody combo with an Avatar 212 cab. The recently added the "premier" cabinet to their line, and the brown vinyl appears to match the cocoa bronco of the Mesa fairly well. I went with the wheat colored grill thinking it will be close...

All, I did try searching through the board before posting this question. It's not in the manual either. Perhaps I'm over-thinking this, but should the fan be left on at all times unless there is a concern about its' noise when recording? I'm new to tube amps, unless you count the old Peavey...

All, Newbie to the board as I just bought the 112 Lone Star Classic yesterday. When unpacking my new amp, I noticed a long philips screw sticking out of the bottom of the amp chassis right near the cooling fan. I also had a 1" rubber bumper sitting in the bottom of the cabinet. The screw...