through a little camcorder, it def. makes it hard to tell...I own a few MArk amps, and I guarantee you in person they sound warm and cuddly...of course, they are versatile..and if you want clinical/cold, drop those mids and pair with emg's..!if the cleans are Lonestar-ish andMk IIC+-ish,look out!!check out Andy Timmons lately-bottom line, I will know soon :)