AJ, the mark V (like most Boogies) is almost an EXACT science to get what you want it to do, it pays off if your persistent brother (learn how to tame that beast first bro) WhyA You want to get rid of it?
hmm just trying to figure WHY you(who is not stupid man) would you think those other amps have higher gain? You drinken as much beer as me ? 
Your a cannibal corpse black metal bastard like me ...well sort of. I remember seeing cannibal corpse live
we threw kidneys and beef livers at them on stage...ow to be young and dumb [again] 
look i checked out the shiva high gain sounds on youtube and the fireball, they seems less low end for the filthy shit we play?
Ah F it man, its hard to tell depending on what you want to play, just high gain sounds for lead or what?
To me the Shiva and Fireball are more ROCK sounding amps in the gain stages...
Shit man i think the MARK V is better but in saying that.
If i had to choose and my 2 cents is really gonna make a difference i would go the ENGL
F it, i mean keep the mark V and just learn how to tame that Bitch 
Ash
Display MoreAJ, the mark V (like most Boogies) is almost an EXACT science to get what you want it to do, it pays off if your persistent brother (learn how to tame that beast first bro) WhyA You want to get rid of it?
hmm just trying to figure WHY you(who is not stupid man) would you think those other amps have higher gain? You drinken as much beer as me ?
we threw kidneys and beef livers at them on stage...ow to be young and dumb [again]
look i checked out the shiva high gain sounds on youtube and the fireball, they seems less low end for the filthy shit we play?
Ah F it man, its hard to tell depending on what you want to play, just high gain sounds for lead or what?
To me the Shiva and Fireball are more ROCK sounding amps in the gain stages...
Shit man i think the MARK V is better but in saying that.
If i had to choose and my 2 cents is really gonna make a difference i would go the ENGL
F it, i mean keep the mark V and just learn how to tame that Bitch
Ash
Good idea, Ash. I think I'll pass on the trades. It's a good amp, thought the wattage and head room is a little low.
Please try out profile Mefa Noogie Boost on the rig exchange and let me know what you think!
Here's a short clip:
Just sell me the pack already 
Thanks Brah ill test and report 
Ash
I don't like el84s for high gain AT ALL. Now I know there are a ton of caveats in this conversation I am sure in regards to your particular situation (not sure your living situation in regards to high volume, etc.). If I was in a metal band and needed some on stage oomph with some tubes; I would be trading for a big bottle Mark in a heartbeat.
I don't like el84s for high gain AT ALL. Now I know there are a ton of caveats in this conversation I am sure in regards to your particular situation (not sure your living situation in regards to high volume, etc.). If I was in a metal band and needed some on stage oomph with some tubes; I would be trading for a big bottle Mark in a heartbeat.
Not too finicky about the tubes as long as the sound is good. The Shiva and the Fireball are both pretty well-regarded and both of them were higher wattage than my Mark V, so it seemed like an interesting trade. Still, in the end, I'm glad I didn't go through with it.
Currently eyeing a Hughes and Kettner Grandmeister 36 that's on sale. Seems an interesting amp, it's used by Jeff Waters, which really makes me keen to get my hands on one. Interesting tech too.
Not used a Fireball but had both a Powerball and Invader and they were heavy as f*$k! Loved them ( Powerball was better, Invader more versatile).
Loads of gain and thump./low down grunt. I also liked the switchable master volumes.
Should you trade? Hmm difficult because I have also heard you have to invest time with Boogies and I've heard some amazing sounds coming out of them...
Definitely not a Shiva for metal or 90's rock. It's a great amp for almost anything else. My favourite amp.
I use a Bogner Uberschall pedal into the clean channel if I want a tighter, more modern gain sound.
I don't like el84s for high gain AT ALL. Now I know there are a ton of caveats in this conversation I am sure in regards to your particular situation (not sure your living situation in regards to high volume, etc.). If I was in a metal band and needed some on stage oomph with some tubes; I would be trading for a big bottle Mark in a heartbeat.
Yeah this! The Shiva gain is thick and warm rather than tight and tough.
The Triamp looks like the best choice, plus it's got a good DI out, however, I like the Diezel's ability to swap tubes to taste.
