| Well the Mark IIC+ is the amp that made James Hetfield's tone really famous, it was the main amp of John Petrucci too. The Mark I is what sealed the deal for Santana's sound for a number of years (it's almost as much his signature as his PRS guitars). The Mark III was the amp of choice for Blue Murder.
That said, they are tricky amps to dial in and are said to be somewhat inconsistant from example to example. I'm personally not a fan of the Mesa sound/feel. You either love em or hate em, and I'm in the latter camp. But it is certainly a distinct sound and generally looks good on a gear list.
I think there are better amps out there by a lot, but a Mesa for your studio is never a bad investment. I'd buy a Rivera Knucklehead too. |