Two classic amps, two different voices. The Mesa Mark Series is tight, surgical, mid-forward lead; the Mesa Dual Rectifier is loose, scooped, low-tuned modern heavy. Here is how their settings and the records made on them compare.
| Knob | Mesa Mark Series | Mesa Dual Rectifier |
|---|---|---|
| Gain | 6.5 | 7 |
| Bass | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Mid | 5 | 5.5 |
| Treble | 7 | 6.5 |
| Presence | 6 | 6 |
Averaged from 24 (Mesa Mark Series) and 79 (Mesa Dual Rectifier) famous recordings. Out of 10.
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