85 M2 Lead (MkII c+) apparently.

[timos]

Just wondering why they would not include the graphic EQ and other controls on this model? Seems strange to me that they set the EQ, so obviously its NOT flat, THEN modelled the amp? Same can be asked regarding the triple recto. As it says in the following ,for the 85 M2 lead...

"The Mark IIc+ can be heard on everything from the progressive rock solos of Dream Theater’s John Petrucci to the super chunky rhythm sounds of Metallica’s James Hetfield. Used during the sessions for And Justice For All and Master of Puppets, Hetfield always had the amp’s graphic EQ set up in a “V” curve to maintain a tight bass sound, while getting rid of any unnecessary midrange boominess.

We’ve based our emulation on the Lead channel with the Fat, Bright, and Gain Boost options on. We even re-created the classic “V” EQ curve!"

Ok, this isnt a criticism of the ER. In fact, I have been getting some ball tearingly stunning sounds from this model with a [bleep][bleep][bleep][bleep] PRS (SE) with Dragon 2 p/u's. However, this seems very limiting. Why wouldnt you model the thing FLAT? Just how much of a affected sound from flat are we getting with a "V" setting on the graphic EQ? If you do some research, you can see many people think that the EQ on these MKII C+'s was crap and added a harsh sheen to the sound. Not to mention the fat ,bright and gain options ON, instead of OFF and made available in the simulation.

Anyway, yes Im getting a sound from this model I love so why do I care? Well, Im just curious. The thing that bothers me the most is presuming a "V" curve on the graphic is going to be a starting point that many will want to work from, big assumption! Just how common was it to set a graphic like that one on of these amps I wonder. Just curious as I said and keen to hear any thoughts.