TONE SECRETS AND HISTORY | Mesa Boogie MARK Series | Mark III blue stripe

#mesaboogie #mesaboogieamps #mesaboogiemarkiii
My Mesa Boogie is a great example for an awesome Mark Series amp. It's tricky to set up and you need to be aware of a few things. But once you nailed it... oh my god is it good. HAHA
In this video I'm showing its secrets and tell the brief history of the Mark Series.
Have fun! :)
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro JAM | my only excuse for the missed notes is that it really was an improvised jam... I've recorded the second rhythm guitar and the bass afterwards.
01:23 Introduction
01:42 "what is this amp exactly?"
02:12 PLAYING | Les Paul | LEAD CHANNEL | simul-class
02:31 a brief HISTORY on the MARK SERIES
03:03 PLAYING | tele | PUSHED RHYTHM 2 | simul-class
04:04 PLAYING | tele | LEAD CHANNEL | Class A
05:05 PLAYING | Barocsi Exploder | LEAD CHANNEL | simul-class
05:21 my MARK III - ALL THE SPECS
06:03 PLAYING | Gibson Les Paul CM | LEAD CHANNEL | simul-class
07:07 CLEAN PLAYING | tele | RHYTHM 1 CHANNEL | Class A
07:52 CLEAN PLAYING | tele | RHYTHM 1 CHANNEL | simul-class
08:14 "the PROS"
08:51 PLAYING | tele | RHYTHM 2 CHANNEL | Class A
09:18 "the CONS"
09:52 the FAN NOISE :)
10:18 PLAYING | tele | RHYTHM 2 CHANNEL | simul-class
11:15 PLAYING | Barocsi Exploder | LEAD CHANNEL | simul-class
11:46 "what does SIMUL-CLASS mean?"
13:18 COMPARISON PLAYING | LEAD CHANNEL | SIMUL-CLASS
13:30 COMPARISON PLAYING | LEAD CHANNEL | CLASS-A
13:44 the SECRET to dial in a modern drive sound is...
14:13 high gain PLAYING | Barocsi Exploder | LEAD CHANNEL | simul-class
14:27 my high gain settings
15:00 PLAYING | Les Paul | LEAD CHANNEL | simul-class
15:53 high gain PLAYING | Barocsi Exploder | LEAD CHANNEL | simul-class
16:47 PLAYING | tele | LEAD CHANNEL | Class A
17:02 PLAYING | Barocsi S-Style | RHYTHM 1 CHANNEL | simul-class
Gear used in this video:
-Fender Telecaster Custom Shop '53 reissue
(a similar custom shop tele: bit.ly/2KFVJld)
-Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop '58 reissue bit.ly/2FxKvek
-Gibson Les Paul CM 2015 - heavily modified (thin nitro refin; Lollar Dog Ear P90; Emerson electronics)
-Barocsi "Frankenstrat" (2000 Fender American Standard body + Warmoth neck)
-Barocsi Exploder - with a Gibson 498T in the bridge and a Gibson 57 Classic in the neck position
-Universal Audio OX BOX bit.ly/2IyOeuj
-Ernie Ball cables and strap: bit.ly/2Io0dfg
-Cordial CRI series cables: bit.ly/2XiVLBR
-Evidence Audio patch cables: bit.ly/2Ixylo1
Other gear I use in my videos:
-Harley Benton Fusion-II Roasted SSP bit.ly/31FVawf
-Barocsi Troublecaster - Custom built T-style guitar with Gretsch Filtertrons
-Gibson ES-335 Traditional
(here's a specs wise very similar ES-335: bit.ly/2pTo92j)
-Bogner Ecstasy Red: bit.ly/37LtKse
(this is the current version; same sound, smaller housing)
-REVV G2: bit.ly/2NbpV9R
-Analogman King of Tone: www.analogman.com/
-REVV Dynamis 7/40 head: bit.ly/2IxwoId
-REVV G3: bit.ly/2FvuANy
-REVV G4: bit.ly/2ZhxX39
-Supro Tremolo bit.ly/2Zpxn75
-Tate FX Raise the Dead Germanium: www.tatefx.co.uk/
-Coppersound Foxcatcher: coppersoundpedals.com/
-Dunlop Gypsy Fuzz pedal: bit.ly/2VKw4K0
-ENGL Fuzzyhead Fuzz: bit.ly/2QrjmPU
-J Rockett Archer overdrive: bit.ly/2Ges1z8
-Source Audio Nemesis delay: bit.ly/2Dft6Gd
-One Control Agamidae switcher: bit.ly/2KCXwZ3
-Morgan 1x12 cab Twilight: bit.ly/2KFihDq
-NUX SOS Looper bit.ly/31TMxPx
The speech mic:
-SENNHEISER MKH 416: bit.ly/2w1EAMP
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Cheers,
Kris Barocsi

[@klaymeister]

This is one of the best guitar tones I've heard on KZbin.

[@KrisBarocsi]

klayray wow, thank you! That’s quite a compliment! 🙏

[@Tiger1016.]

Unbelievable demo. And I am trying to not talk about the amp, although you made it sound amazing. I am talking about the incredible range of tones you threw in and time you took to research and articulate such an informative history lesson. It is unbelievable when seeing how many other products you are reviewing on you channel. This was my first to watch and I subscribed immediately. Thanks!

[@karlkanner3467]

Great video and awesome playing! The more I play my blue stripe the more I keep finding new tones. This thing can do meshuggah, dream theater, blues/jazz, classic rock, you name it. Wouldn’t trade it for the world.

[@KrisBarocsi]

Thanks a lot! Yeah it’s a very special amp. 🙌

[@vincentcervera]

Thanks for the walkthrough, I’ve had the blue stripe coliseum since the early 90’s and recently had it brought back to life by changing out all of the capacitors and of course re-tubing. It’s such a beast around the house,I can barely get the volume to 2 without driving the my family members or neighbors crazy.

[@j_c_93]

This is such a well-made video. Extremely informative and well structured. I like that you alternate between playing and talking - this is a much better approach then just splitting the video in half!

[@RenanBeltrao]

I like this dude for reasons I cant explain. just passes a good vibe. also, this LP is SO beautiful, geez.

[@stanislavmigra]

Kris seems like a person, you want to spent some time around.

[@Stoffendous]

It's a Harley Benton

[@angelescc6784]

i fully agree

[@PhilipJoyceMusician]

Absolutely fantastic video Kris. The Boogie MkIII is such an underrated amp. You really got some of the best tones I've heard from one. They are so tricky to dial in, you really need to spend time with one. When dialed in right they sound amazing , but when dialed in wrong they can cut your head off. The really great thing is the way these amps sit in a mix. The mids are so right. Thanks for this

[@j_c_93]

Finally got one! This has been my dream amp for a while! I think I'll be set for a long time.

[@1977raider]

Great video amp sounds amazing & great playing! I'm sold and want one !

[@xguitar123]

Great video thanks for sharing. Amazing guitar tones

[@LeonTodd]

That white Explorer sounds THICC

[@axelbienert-fortre1256]

Hi, thanks a lot for this video. You helped me getting a better sound out of my Mark III combo!

[@celestelongway7315]

Great Mesa Boogie Vid! Thanks for posting!

[@bluerazors]

love to hear you play. Have played this over and over.

[@tauronval1404]

Amazing tones!👍🏻👍🏻

[@alexstrong6310]

Thank you Kris B. High quality demo, so much so I managed to find and buy a MKIII blue stripe. Quality tones and playing.

[@leosun8469]

Great demo video showing the versatility of one of my favorite amps of all time. Nice job 👍🏻 🤘🏻

[@blakjack3053]

Got great chops! I also like in this video how you explain then demonstrate this particular amp's features. Many guitar players can easily find fault in many of the various makes and models of tube amps from Marshall Orange Peavey Blackstar etc but I think all might agree that there's virtually nothing to complain about with any Mesa Boogie amp, everybody seems to love them; quality reliability and most of all tone it's all there! I'm also happy that the folks at Mesa have been building their all tube amps in the USA since they first opened for business and have not (yet) ventured into the Solid state arena or, even worse, moved production to some far east manufacturers!

[@skylarramirez6974]

Mark III Simul-class was my first Boogie. Love this amp! Great job🤘🤘🤘

[@ahankararockband]

That is a clear and nice explanation of this amp. Nice playing, too! I play guitar a long time, various amps, currently Marshalls but have never put a hand on Boogie. An so I found you. And you showed me everything. So thank you and cheers from Poland 💜👍💜

[@KrisBarocsi]

Thanks a lot, glad to hear you liked the video. These Mark series Boogies are really nice amps indeed. 👍

[@scottfleming6166]

That is some incredible guitar tone, top notch man !!!

[@matriain1853]

Thanks a million for posting this. Thanks to your helpful video I've finally unlocked the key to great tones with my Mk III. I liked it so much I hunted down a second one :-). (nice playing as well!)

[@KrisBarocsi]

Awesome Mat, happy to hear that. 😁

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

Thank You For All This Great History Knowledge' With Awesome Tone Sample's!🎸🔊🎼

[@petruccirocks02]

Killer tones, Kris! That clean channel is to die for! And the rhythm and lead channels sound so good! I’ve only played a Mark III once but it sounded great! I have owned multiple C+’s (which are my favorite Boogie) as well as Mark IV’s/Triaxis/Lonestar/2 channel Recto’s etc. all the way up to my JP2C Limited Edition which is my main amp. I may have to snag a Mark III later down the line!

[@KrisBarocsi]

Thanks man, yeah these are special amps!

[@davecrispin7746]

Excellent, Kris. 👏👏 I've had my mk3 purple stripe 60/100 in exotic hardwood since late 1980's. Brilliant product. Changed my speaker to a crlestion g12 early on to give a warmer and not so harsh sound. I find them a bit directional, so just bought a 1 x12 boogie extension cab to put elsewhere and spread the sound around!

[@gvbjr.6693]

AWESOME TONE! Good new look. KEEP ROCKING🤘

[@KrisBarocsi]

GVB Jr. Thanks a lot dude! RnR!

[@JaggerMurray]

Excellent video dude! I also own a mark 3 red stripe. It always sounds amazing. I completely agree with the Graphic EQ. Excellent video my friend

[@musikkogfilmcom]

Nice! I have had the mk3, mk4, mk5, studio 22, triaxis, and now I have an 1976 Mark 1.....very nice amps! I think the mk3 likes to see a high output humbucker for the most aggressive sounds. Love those amps!

[@SDH2023]

Great video. Killer tones. Awesome presentation. Subscribing! 😎👍

[@ericcarpenter3263]

Kris... dude, you videos are getting so good. I might be biased about this one, I have a Mk. 5 and absolutely love it. I always keep looking for something that would replace it but at this point, I can’t find anything, so I’m a Boogie lover through and through. Loved watching you on Thomann and was so excited when you started your own channel. The videos are better each time you release and you are such a legend now. I’ll stop gushing the love on you, but that intro song was my favorite thing you’ve done. So very cool and the riff was just badass. Been here since the beginning and you are getting so epic. Sorry if I sound like a kiss ass but you are the one new channel I have as must watch.

[@KrisBarocsi]

Eric Carpenter Dude, you’re just too awesome. I’m not worthy. Haha! I take this whole video making thing seriously and try to create video I would also enjoy watching. And to be honest, I’m really picky. Haha! I appreciate your words a lot man! Much love!

[@ericcarpenter3263]

Kris Barocsi keep them coming. Hahaha. Much love your way as well.

[@davidtesch475]

I also have a MkV and a blue stripe MkV and have set them side by side and painstakingly got the V to match the blue stripe MKIII, the MkV overall tighter and the MkIII still naturally looser. So I use the MkV for tight rhythms and use the MKIII for a more fluid lead tone. The V sounds more modern to be sure, but the III has a wee bit more soul.

[@KrisBarocsi]

David Tesch That’s exactly my experience too. I compared my Mark III with John Petrucci’s JP-2C when he came for an interview to Thomann. The JP-2C is tighter and heavier but since I don’t only play heavy with my Mark, I preferred my a little more. It’s a matter of taste and style.

[@bearzden]

Excellent tone & pLayin'...killer sounding amp...thanks for the demo man..

[@jeff-wo6mm]

Wow! Best demo I've ever seen of a Mark III. Got me thinking of picking up one again

[@KrisBarocsi]

jeff dude, thank you!! Such good amps!

[@Xtianisms]

WOW! Great tones, great playing. I've always thought these amps are only good for high gain stuff. Thanks for educating me

[@karltraunmuller7048]

Awesome playing and sound 👍🏻

[@iheartherain6321]

Great tone, great playing and great new look 👍

[@alirhm2919]

Great legato technique, love it!

[@henrikcroan]

About time someone made a great video of this classic amp. I'm a Mark iii green stripe owner, and I can assure that it is absolutely killer.

[@techdeathhippie6319]

I’m buying off a friend . Can’t wait

[@Soloist1983]

@@techdeathhippie6319 Green-stripe owner over here too, LOVE it.

[@techdeathhippie6319]

@@Soloist1983 I actually bought a wicker cab and got the ++ mod . What an amp . Congrats on your amp bro

[@matthias7455]

Really cool video. That explorer sounds great.

[@johnwhyte2638]

Great video,love the Mark series.I have a Mark III no stripe 105 pt with the rhythm 2 and reverb mods as well as the + mod and pentode /triode switch as well as simuclass and EV 12L speaker.

[@felipecollazo-pagan9363]

Wow, love the tone and the tasty technique!

[@800SER]

Really good review thanks! FYI. I use my mark 3 red stripe, which I’ve owned since 1986, with a Behringer FCB1010 Midi Foot Controller (£110). I use it to switch between the amp channels and FX patches on my Rocktron Intellifex simultaneously.

[@ibexthadevil3533]

Just have to say...such a well done video in every way...excellent job and i have watched this many times

[@KrisBarocsi]

Thank you so much Gary! It's awesome to hear! :) Cheers!

[@ibexthadevil3533]

Kris i own 2 mark III blue stripes and they are the best

[@dan_perry]

I've owned this amp since 89...and NEVER felt the need to change. The amp can be made to sound like anything. The pre and post gain tone controls are the key.

[@leemichaels406]

I own a black dot Mark III and it is the secret weapon. Have Mike B at Mesa do the R2 mod so it has a volume. Get a 4 button footswitch from Switchdoctor and you will have a machine that will play quiet and also rip peoples faces off. Le the people pay out the ass for a 2C++ all they want. The Mark III is amazing! Great Video!

[@coreyclark6505]

Nice to hear a III with so many different guitars. Great backstory, etc

[@KrisBarocsi]

Corey Clark thanks Corey! It’s a fantastic old amp and it deserves this little tribute. 🤘 cheers and stay safe!

[@PainDive1]

Really nice tones, got my wanting a markiii amp!

[@jade5773]

Great video. Finally someone not just playing metal on one of these amps!

[@JudgeFredd]

Really great sound and playing

[@KrisBarocsi]

Thank you so much man!

[@thechannelforeverything2170]

I have a Mark III Red Stripe long head that has the reverb on the front. It sounds great, and almost more importantly. It feels great to play.

[@ericolson8016]

I have a red stripe Mark III combo. Best amp I've ever played thru.. I use it as a one channel amp when playing live. Keep the Bass below 1.5/2..

[@alexstrong6310]

Still one of the best sounding demos anywhere on YT :-)

[@michaellrakes5521]

My uncle had ordered this particular amp back when it came out in 1988. I remember him telling me he had previously owned a Marshall JMP 2203 and a Laney AOR head ,that he used to A-B switch for channels, which ran into two Carvin 4x12s. He sold both heads PLUS cash to buy this amp ( arguable decision depending on who you talk to). Other than buying a Peavey 5150 head around 1996 ( which he eventually sold to me and I ended up selling to a friend) it was his primary amp until his death in 2010. Ive always been a Marshall guy myself and i am hopelessly devoted to that particular sound, but having the fortune of playing this amp from him; I can definitely see the love affair people have with Mesa Boogie. Its an entirely different beast from a Marshall and as the years go on, i REALLY like that tone from them

[@KrisBarocsi]

Michael L Rakes Thanks for sharing this great story with us! Take care!

[@metal_helm]

what a smooth and creamy sound! great playing too

[@davidslattery6750]

coolvid. heavy tone reminds me of the Down NOLA album. keep up the good work! 🤟

[@nickolaynaydenov3292]

Pepper Keenan records with a Mesa Boogie .50 caliber. It's a similar amp. Good observation!

[@wildskel6350]

Some excellent playing in this. I've got a mk iii purple stripe combo and it does show its age a bit, it can be a bit noisy and crackly despite services and maintenance. It weighs a ton, is as loud as holy hell but if you can find that sweet spot it is brilliant. Agree with poster though, switching channels, especially when gigging and in the middle of a song can leave you a bit in no-man's land.

[@jimholt1866]

I have an '85 Mark III combo (no stripe - the 80th one built). Greatest amp I've ever used.

[@sinnanna7471]

Great vid! I own two MKIII's - purple stripe short and blue long heads. Definately some of the best amps for hi-gain I played in my life, very rich in harmonics and the overall sound. Very overlooked also (and for good, cause you still can buy them not for the price of 2C+, lol). Btw, the purple one is very sensitive to middle knob which adds sort of flubbyness on the lead channel which can be cool at times. The blue one is really bright but that's not a bad thing at all though. They both slay. Searching for the green and red ones, heh. \ш/

[@MarkoPavicMusic]

Great video, thanks 👍🏻

[@andrewjones4277]

When I was 16 (in the late ‘90’s) I had a 60 watt non simul-class Mark III with out the graphic EQ. I never made friends with it like I wanted, but I was also very stuck in a vintage SRV/Hendrix mindset at the time. This video makes me wonder how I’d feel about today knowing how my taste and approach to dialing in amps has changed!

[@rui2amorim]

Best sounds I had listen from an mk3. I had a Mesa boogie mk3 Grenn Stripe in Imbuya wood. I had all the pedals but to play singing leads it must was too loud. Because my class A was 25w not 15w. I this this blue stripe is 25w also. The blue and the green was 85/25 and not 75/15. Thanks mate keep rocking

[@philipasselin5295]

Nice demo, man!

[@Terribleguitarist89]

I had a Mesa Studio Preamp (Mark ii circuit I believe) that I ran through the power section of my dad's 70s Peavey VT Classic 410. Odd combo but sounded killer. Later on I landed a Rivera ported 212 that I used with it too.

[@worldline7147]

I own a very early "wood & wicker" 1985 No-Stripe Mark III. It has the "105" Mark IIC+ power transformer and an '85 200W EVM 12L. Mike B. at Mesa/Boogie applied / added these mods: "+" mode, "Rhythm 2 volume pot", triode / pentode switch. Of course it has reverb, presence, and the GEQ. I also had the fan replaced with a quieter fan and a resistor in series to lower its speed, so the amp is rather quiet. This is a very fine and formidable amp.

[@KrisBarocsi]

Sounds absolutely awesome. That sweet amp is a keeper. 🔥

[@MDC249]

My fav amp!

[@MikeLute]

That`s the amp line I should have saved for, but I got the mini rectifier instead... Thanks for the review and demo!

[@KrisBarocsi]

Michael Löhner Don’t worry Michael, the mini rectifier is equally awesome just with a very different character. I used to own a triple rectifier for over 7 years and I loved it for what it is.

[@austinsandefer649]

👍👍 😎 Love It!. Thank You. 🎸🎶 🇺🇸

[@Padreblue11]

Great video!

[@robvoyles]

The first amp ever 3 channel Amp and Simul class running both 2 6l6 and El34's at the same time. There is an R2 Mod that helps with balancing both channels or use a boss limiter, it works wonders.

[@SiddharthKarunakaran]

Great amp and playing! I don't know why I watch videos of products I will never be able to buy due to financial considerations. But I enjoyed your playing.

[@PooNinja]

Vicariously GASing 🤘🏽

[@KrisBarocsi]

Siddharth Karunakaran thanks so much buddy! You’re probably watching this for the same reason I’m watching The Grand Tour with all those ridiculous super cars. Haha! It’s all about being inspired, isn’t it?

[@SiddharthKarunakaran]

@@KrisBarocsi Yes it is. I am a fan of the grand tour as well. Really admire your playing. Now it is time for me to go practice.

[@TheBoomtown4]

Thanks. Just about drove 5 hrs to get a non simul-class until I saw this. I owe you a beer

[@Andy_Yates]

This reminds me of my Dual Rectifier Tremoverb, or maybe it just makes me want to play through it :). I certainly agree Mesa's can take a little more time than Fender's or Marshall's to dial in, but they're really rewarding when they are

[@PEMAMETAL]

I have a Mark III blue stripe too. It is a tone machine. The graphic EQ is what makes this amp so versatile. But I basically use it for the Metallica tone. It chugs really nice

[@davidtesch475]

I love my blue stripe long head. They definitely take a while to learn, I dial mine even more aggressive than you have, I will go ahead and share that for others reading this.... first off knowing the manual well helps a ton... definitely have your volume pulled usually at 7, Treble pulled at 7, mid at straight up 5 pulled, bass at 2 and you CAN pull it depending on your pickups and how loud you are playing... the pull deep definitely adds Mesa warmth, I also drive mine harder and keep the master back down a bit, the master is extremely powerful and I prefer controlling volume from the lead master. I definitely add more presence than this, even to 6-7, because I want this to hurt and I like that wild Satriani/Vai whip of fire thing...... Also Kris set his EQ to the prototypical Petrucci setting which I'm not a fan off even on my MKV, most guys who ran these prefer the more traditional V setting and I do as well. His tone here is a tad bit midrangey and you can definitely go deeper and heavier to get that "Metallica" tone that everybody bugs about. I myself enjoy a Satriani-ish tone and my settings in class A sounds like a Marshall and a Fender had a wicked love child that is the black sheep of the family... Side note, I also have a Mark V and have set them side by side and painstakingly got the V to match the tones I always enjoyed from the blue stripe MKIII, but the MkV is just overall tighter and the MkIII still naturally looser. So I have settled in on using the MkV for tight rhythms and using the MKIII for fluid lead tone.

[@davidtesch475]

@@aceoftrons The long head just means there is a reverb tank in the front, which I do not use anyway, but some were in the back on the short... if it looks good then don't worry about it or keep your eye out on ebay.... but per your request min is about 23 1/4" wide oustide measurement

[@davidtesch475]

@@aceoftrons My head has the 8 knobs, slider EQ and four switches on the front

[@mesiebooga]

Are you using the lead channel with these settings, that sounds pretty piercingly bright. I believe the pull shift on the bass is only for the rhythm channel(s). Also he has the GEQ pretty extreme here, much more so than Metallica did back in the day, but they had a large amount of additional EQ scooping mids and boosting highs and lows both in the loop, and through the board post micing. I personally am not a fan of cranking the 80hz and 6600hz and dropping the 750 to the bottom as that's just too extreme, and if going for Metallica just doesn't sound like it anyways. The settings I've been rocking are Vol-6, treble-7 pulled, bass-2, mid-6, master-4 pulled, drive-7 pulled, lead master-5, presence-2. GEQ: 80 center, 240 up a hair, 750 a hair above the bottom line, 2200 between the bottom and middle line, 6600 center. Cab being a blend of G12T75 and V30s. I boost with a 808 drive at 0, level at max. Perfect for 80s hair, virtuoso leads, up to modern metal but not as much low to low mid chunk as say a recto or 5150. This is a green stripe, so it may be tighter and more compressed than a blue stripe (never tried a blue).

[@reganjeremy]

love my purple stripe and yeah... i had a mesa certified repair shop go over it so it wouldn't catch fire :D

[@mllgrennman]

good deal...thank you!...it was too much for me to figure out what everything does on my own just by experimenting...it can get out of control...

[@JohnnyBargeldBoom]

I don't now you, but I like those tasty licks in the beginning and the clean haircut. subscribed!

[@michaelbergheim4731]

Phantastic tone, thanks for this Stay safe Cheers Michael

[@KrisBarocsi]

That’s a lot Michael! 🙌 cheers!

[@syllogic1954]

Holy sh*t, that's some serious guitar tones... Best ones I've heard in a while, congratulations ! Maybe a dumb question but : Vintage Mark Series boogies are known to be awesome, but what about the current mark V ? Do you think it stands the comparison ? :o

[@1969MARKETING]

The Mark V has a lot of improved features and is def. worth getting. Definitely in the top 3 best sounding amps in it's price range.

[@mesiebooga]

I think the V is a great amp in its own right. May not sound the same as a I, IIC+, III, or IV, but I wouldn't want it to. Far more options, amazing cleans, crunchy rhythms, searing leads, independent controls,... I would never sell my III as for high gain it's just menacing (for recording with different settings the clean is beautiful and chime-y as well, think Welcome Home - Sanitarium), but I would love to have a V along side it. They each do things the other doesn't.

[@skullkrusher4418]

I have a Mark III blue stripe and a Mark V and I must say they are fairly different beasts. Both sound amazing and both definitely live up to the legacy of the mark series boogies, but they don't sound the same. I honestly think the III sounds a bit heavier and nastier than the V and I actually prefer the III for metal tones. But the V has way more independence in its controls and is ridiculously versatile. Both are definitely worth getting imo.

[@90sPunkRockCovers]

Great video man! That MK III sounds amazing, I have always wanted to own a blue stripe and your video just made it worst now 😂 Cheers man 🍻

[@fendermcmarshall]

Some pretty fine picking.

[@CC-vf1yl]

Dear Kris, thanks for the great demo. I also play the MB Mark III. I currently play it over a Marshall 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30s. Which 1x12 or 2x12 cabinet would you suggest to go with the Boogie? Thanks! Always enjoy your videos! Best, Christian

[@h0tsex0r]

Wow i never heard to drop out the bass, thanks!

[@lhzx]

I owned the mark v 90 first. Years later I got my mark iii blue stripe combo. Now I'm keeping both. They are both mark but they are so different from each other. Mark v is super tight, clean and modern while mark iii is warm and 80s sounding. Many people think mark iii = scooped Metallica tone. Actually, it can do a lot more. From mark iv type dream theatre & lamb of god riffs to vintage bluesy overdrive. Playing mark iii with a tad of overdrive and a boutique guitar is such a delight! All you really need is to dial it right! Reading Doug West's detailed mark v manual is a good way to get you started.

[@KrisBarocsi]

Congrats on both beauties, these are very different sounding indeed! You’re right, the scooped early Metallica sound is far from being the „normal“ tone of the IIIs and IVs. You really have to pull out the mids on the graphic EQ to get there. 😅 Cheers!

[@NinjaRunningWild]

@@KrisBarocsiYou just give the standard V shape on the EQ. That’s fairly standard for Marks in metal.

[@NinjaRunningWild]

Metallica used a 2c++ & later went to 4 on AJFA & the Black Album. It’s all the same lineage. They lost the separate drive on the 5 but it has enough gain to make it not matter. They’re all going to have fairly similar “in the ballpark” sound characteristics.

[@dentondam]

Hi Kris, what a great tone I didn't expected I could get with this amp. Because I have the same amp, excepted it's a green strip. I use the same settings (Indeed, the EQ can be tricky!). My tone is noticeable way better for sure. But, it's fizzy on lead channel... Presence is set to 0! Still fizzy. What kind of tube do you have in pre-amp? I changed mine a year ago with JJ's, thinking to switch V1 or all the pre-amp for some Mullard (they seem smoother) or I might go for a set of original Mesa. I am a bit clueless. Danke noch, das sind eine menge wertvolle Hinweise! Gruß

[@mrshiney2]

I had a 1992 MKiv and foolishly sold it. But now I have a TA-15 and really enjoy that.

[@pauldncn1]

Love this video Kris Thanks ..this is my next purchase in profiles

[@pauldncn1]

Ps what was the white guitar it's wild

[@KrisBarocsi]

You wouldn’t believe what that guitar was originally. Haha! It was a project guitar I scraped back to bare wood and rebuilt a few years ago. It’s now called the Barocsi Exploder. 😂 I will start a series showing my guitars in detail very soon. This one will get its own episode for sure. 👍🏻

[@pauldncn1]

@@KrisBarocsi that would be cool I've got a bare Knuckle war pig but it either not right for me or its in the wrong guitar IN A PRS Tremonti ( se) at the moment My SG a better choice I wonder?? Too many choices not enough time !!

[@pauldncn1]

Kris hit a 1987 MK3 profile (s) oh man what an amp I have direct and studio profiles..I prefer direct because then I can add my" thing" easier Thank you so much wouldn't have looked in this direction without this video 🙇‍♀️( that's a bow oh sound guru ) lol thank you Kris 👍👍

[@KrisBarocsi]

@@pauldncn1 HAHA! That's awesome to hear Paul. Enjoy the profiles! :)

[@elgravos]

Good video! Is this going through the Ox? If so I'm especially impressed. Do you remember what settings you used on the Ox?

[@Ramo_Baramia]

Nice plying 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@marcoangelomusic]

Great 👍

[@Johnsormani]

Nice Demo. I own a Mk2a amp which sounds glorious, a MkIV and a Studio Pre and Quad pre ( with 50/50 power amp). The mk2 has the most unique character of them all

[@KrisBarocsi]

Awesome collection 🙌 Thanks man!

[@dragan4658]

I love the telly sound but I must admit, the LP... WOW! Jr was hot too! Of course the Mesa is an amazing amp! That's why I dont like the reverse headstocks, the tuner head knobs fall off. Thanks to Kris for sharing! 🎶😜🎶

[@KrisBarocsi]

Yeah, there are amps that work with certain types of guitars better. I love the Mark mostly with P90s and humbuckers. Less with strats and teles, unless you set the clean channel to a nice american clean and use pedals for gain. That's magic too, the amp takes pedal drive very well too.

[@dragan4658]

@@KrisBarocsi aah that explains why with the LP it stood out and brought out the magical sound of the LP. Thanks Kris , and have a great weekend !

[@fabiol.9161]

Most underrated amp ever

[@Turboy65]

I owned a blue stripe loaded Mark III for a while. It was the single best amp I ever owned. Circumstances dictated that I sell it. I did get a very good price for it. But I'd have rather kept it if I could have.

[@Turboy65]

So happy to report, a year later, that I got my hands on another loaded Blue Stripe. This one will be kept!!!

[@Jorgeoleas]

Great

[@robvoyles]

You can get all 3 channels, clean, crunch and lead, they just share the eq. The mark III to me was the best of all the Mark series amps.

[@randallmcwilliams4966]

What you think about the MarkIIB models? I have my late brothers ‘81 model…

[@Soloist1983]

I have a Mark III green-stripe, it's SUCH a great amp. I was surprised when I got it, I can barely even tell the difference between a IIC+ and my III.

[@KrisBarocsi]

That’s pretty damn cool, isn’t it? 💪 Hold in to that beauty, these Mark IIIs are special.

[@marionm8113]

Kris, Awesome video. Please share your clean settings and rhythm 2. I have the red stripe and I couldn’t dial my rhythm 2 the same way you made it sound in your video.

[@KrisBarocsi]

Hey Marion, quite a few people asked for my clean and crunch settings so I will include them in my next Comment Time (Q&A) video. Stay tuned! :)

[@nick_terrorx]

Proud user of the amp. Mine is from 1988

[@guitaristishe6036]

Such a brutal hairstyle !!!!! Nice sound !!!

[@KrisBarocsi]

Jason Statham in da house! Haha! Thx man!