MES MKIIC+ 1984

Get a free Tone Model of the MES MKIICP HERE.

 

The MES MKIICP has become a legendary amp within a line of amps that all sound outstanding. What is so special about the IICP? Besides that i has been the cornerstone of quite a few iconic recordings among which Master of Puppets by Metallica and the down-tuned fierce riffs of John Petrucci are the most quoted references, it indeed has some unique traits compared to its siblings.

 

It cuts beautifully through the mix, is extrmely dynamic and tight, while still being able to get a liquid lead tone, which is not too dry and that never gets brash or harsh. It is one of those rare amps that can do everything really well – from cleans and edge of breakup tones, to a really nice crunch and then the legendary drive, lead and high gain tones that are simply phenomenal.

 

It stands apart from other amps of similar gain levels with its ability to retain a very wide dynamic range while forking out proper high gain tones. All other high gainers we’ve tried (including the Mark V) are way more compressed and almost artificial sounding, while the MKIICP remains articulate, open, cuts well and still is smooth.

 

The specimen captured here is the DRGX version – the most desirable variant that features the Graphic EQ, Simulclass power section, 4 power tubes and reverb. As we have now concluded a number of times already – there is a reason for amps being priced as high as these are and it has not only to do with the rarity, but the outstanding qualities of the gear itself.

 

The amp is captured through a 4×12 MES cab with V30 speakers and with its internal original EV12L speaker with an array of R121, SM57 and M160 mics.

 

The set includes 21 AMP+CAB Tone Models that go from clean to high gain and features numerous EQ settings per gain level. Please refer to the list of all tone models in the product picture section.

• 4x6L6
• 5x12AX7
• SS rectifier
• Fixed bias
• 80W output

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