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7StringofAblicK · 12-14-2007, 11:51 AM

I'm going up to GC this weekend to try out a new Stiletto Ace (they have one in stock in the back). Samash is close by and has a used Mark iv combo for 1550 - firstly, is this too much? What's a reasonable price for these that I should ask them to lower it to? would it be smart to get a combo and just plug it into my 212 to play shows with - does it have the power to do so?

I want something that's crunchy and raw - more than the Pball can provide. I love it, but I want a different taste. i miss the feel of my previous mesa's so i'm definitely going back.

So which would you choose? A new stage 2 stiletto (either an ace or a deuce - I don't need access to 150 watts

) or a mark iv combo?

I liked the trident I jammed on, but also loved the tone of the mark. I'm playing metal ala killswitch (their style and tone), but I like more mids and prefer lamb of god's tone (which i know are mark ivs). The stilettos have that singing crunchy tone and the Mark has that uniqueness that's very saturated and tight. Budget is around 12-1600, so both are easily accessible.

I still love the marshalls i've tried out, but I think boogie has a slightly more appealing crunch.

12-14-2007, 11:51 AM	#1
7StringofAblicK Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,786 Real Name: Eric Rose Main Seven: Carvin/Hellraiser 7 Rig: VHT Pittbull 100/CL Thanked: 18	I've narrowed down my search I'm going up to GC this weekend to try out a new Stiletto Ace (they have one in stock in the back). Samash is close by and has a used Mark iv combo for 1550 - firstly, is this too much? What's a reasonable price for these that I should ask them to lower it to? would it be smart to get a combo and just plug it into my 212 to play shows with - does it have the power to do so? I want something that's crunchy and raw - more than the Pball can provide. I love it, but I want a different taste. i miss the feel of my previous mesa's so i'm definitely going back. So which would you choose? A new stage 2 stiletto (either an ace or a deuce - I don't need access to 150 watts ) or a mark iv combo? I liked the trident I jammed on, but also loved the tone of the mark. I'm playing metal ala killswitch (their style and tone), but I like more mids and prefer lamb of god's tone (which i know are mark ivs). The stilettos have that singing crunchy tone and the Mark has that uniqueness that's very saturated and tight. Budget is around 12-1600, so both are easily accessible. I still love the marshalls i've tried out, but I think boogie has a slightly more appealing crunch.