Mark Lee's Gear
You can see Mark using the Red Dr Z head & cabinet in this youtube video; I'm sure that's what it is because they were in hurry to get somewhere after a Move tour concert I attended, and I helped pack up his stuff. He also has a pedal board with the pedals under this giant metal cover/case, and has three of the stomp buttons labeled "Loud" "Louder" and "More Louder".
This video is Mark demoing the Therapy for Dr. Z at their shop.
Finally, the amp that started it all - the Maz 18
This is not a typical guitar for Mark. I've only seen him play it in this one video, but it appears to be an Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass (HSS strat-style guitar). This is how he's getting that super-clean compressed sound on Creed.
Mark Lee of Third Day demonstrates the power and finesse of the PRS USA Custom P22.
Sorry it’s a tad blurry! The new pedals are the 3 at the bottom right. The Louder, Scream, and Scruzz are the “always on” versions of the More Louder, Screamer, and Screamer Fuzz.
At the bottom is the Pedal Board Tamer which adds true bypass and noiseless switching.
The big white pedal is the old Route 66 in the metal chassis. Sounds better than the newer Visual Sound stuff, IMO.
And the big black thing is a Line 6 M9. I use it for most mod and delay effects, with the Tap a Whirl and DD5 filling in the gaps.
Lastly, this is the first time in 11 years I’ve done a show without a Fulldrive 2 overdrive. That’s how highly I think of the new Cusack distortions!
Not only is Mark Lee a talented guitar player, but he is never hesitant to share the love! When Third Day came to the Patriot Center, Mark took most of his day to tour the factory where we checked out the new PRS Acoustics and Amps. After that, we drove out to the venue where Marc Quigley, PRS Art Director, shot a couple of videos. Mark demonstrated his limited edition SE One, then pulled out all the stops showing how he gets both acoustic and electric tones out of his PRS Hollowbody II Piezo. Check them out - this guy is good! - PRS Guitars Youtube Channel
Mark Lee, the lead guitarist of Third Day, is featured in a PRS Guitars YouTube video demonstrating the PRS P22 electric guitar.
It's a little hard to see, but in the bottom right you can see Mark Lee using a Vox AC30 combo.
Sorry it’s a tad blurry! The new pedals are the 3 at the bottom right. The Louder, Scream, and Scruzz are the “always on” versions of the More Louder, Screamer, and Screamer Fuzz.
At the bottom is the Pedal Board Tamer which adds true bypass and noiseless switching.
The big white pedal is the old Route 66 in the metal chassis. Sounds better than the newer Visual Sound stuff, IMO.
And the big black thing is a Line 6 M9. I use it for most mod and delay effects, with the Tap a Whirl and DD5 filling in the gaps.
Lastly, this is the first time in 11 years I’ve done a show without a Fulldrive 2 overdrive. That’s how highly I think of the new Cusack distortions!
Sorry it’s a tad blurry! The new pedals are the 3 at the bottom right. The Louder, Scream, and Scruzz are the “always on” versions of the More Louder, Screamer, and Screamer Fuzz.
At the bottom is the Pedal Board Tamer which adds true bypass and noiseless switching.
The big white pedal is the old Route 66 in the metal chassis. Sounds better than the newer Visual Sound stuff, IMO.
And the big black thing is a Line 6 M9. I use it for most mod and delay effects, with the Tap a Whirl and DD5 filling in the gaps.
Lastly, this is the first time in 11 years I’ve done a show without a Fulldrive 2 overdrive. That’s how highly I think of the new Cusack distortions!
Sorry it’s a tad blurry! The new pedals are the 3 at the bottom right. The Louder, Scream, and Scruzz are the “always on” versions of the More Louder, Screamer, and Screamer Fuzz.
At the bottom is the Pedal Board Tamer which adds true bypass and noiseless switching.
The big white pedal is the old Route 66 in the metal chassis. Sounds better than the newer Visual Sound stuff, IMO.
And the big black thing is a Line 6 M9. I use it for most mod and delay effects, with the Tap a Whirl and DD5 filling in the gaps.
Lastly, this is the first time in 11 years I’ve done a show without a Fulldrive 2 overdrive. That’s how highly I think of the new Cusack distortions!
Sorry it’s a tad blurry! The new pedals are the 3 at the bottom right. The Louder, Scream, and Scruzz are the “always on” versions of the More Louder, Screamer, and Screamer Fuzz.
At the bottom is the Pedal Board Tamer which adds true bypass and noiseless switching.
The big white pedal is the old Route 66 in the metal chassis. Sounds better than the newer Visual Sound stuff, IMO.
And the big black thing is a Line 6 M9. I use it for most mod and delay effects, with the Tap a Whirl and DD5 filling in the gaps.
Lastly, this is the first time in 11 years I’ve done a show without a Fulldrive 2 overdrive. That’s how highly I think of the new Cusack distortions!
Sorry it’s a tad blurry! The new pedals are the 3 at the bottom right. The Louder, Scream, and Scruzz are the “always on” versions of the More Louder, Screamer, and Screamer Fuzz.
At the bottom is the Pedal Board Tamer which adds true bypass and noiseless switching.
The big white pedal is the old Route 66 in the metal chassis. Sounds better than the newer Visual Sound stuff, IMO.
And the big black thing is a Line 6 M9. I use it for most mod and delay effects, with the Tap a Whirl and DD5 filling in the gaps.
Lastly, this is the first time in 11 years I’ve done a show without a Fulldrive 2 overdrive. That’s how highly I think of the new Cusack distortions!
Sorry it’s a tad blurry! The new pedals are the 3 at the bottom right. The Louder, Scream, and Scruzz are the “always on” versions of the More Louder, Screamer, and Screamer Fuzz.
At the bottom is the Pedal Board Tamer which adds true bypass and noiseless switching.
The big white pedal is the old Route 66 in the metal chassis. Sounds better than the newer Visual Sound stuff, IMO.
And the big black thing is a Line 6 M9. I use it for most mod and delay effects, with the Tap a Whirl and DD5 filling in the gaps.
Lastly, this is the first time in 11 years I’ve done a show without a Fulldrive 2 overdrive. That’s how highly I think of the new Cusack distortions!
In a photo shared on his blog, Mark Lee showcases his current pedalboard setup. Among the featured equipment is the Ernie Ball Volume Pedal/Switch, which he uses alongside other notable pedals. The post details the inclusion of new pedals like the Louder, Scream, and Scruzz, and mentions the Pedal Board Tamer for true bypass and noiseless switching. Also highlighted are the Line 6 M9 for modulation and delay effects and the vintage Route 66 pedal. Interestingly, this marks the first time in 11 years that Mark hasn't used a Fulldrive 2 overdrive, opting instead for Cusack distortions.
In a blog post from the Mark Lee Archives, Mark Lee shares a photo of his pedalboard, which includes the Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner. This tuner is part of his setup alongside other notable pedals like the Line 6 M9, used for modulation and delay effects, and the vintage Route 66 pedal. Lee notes this is his first show in 11 years without the Fulldrive 2 overdrive, highlighting his preference for new Cusack distortions.
Sorry it’s a tad blurry! The new pedals are the 3 at the bottom right. The Louder, Scream, and Scruzz are the “always on” versions of the More Louder, Screamer, and Screamer Fuzz.
At the bottom is the Pedal Board Tamer which adds true bypass and noiseless switching.
The big white pedal is the old Route 66 in the metal chassis. Sounds better than the newer Visual Sound stuff, IMO.
And the big black thing is a Line 6 M9. I use it for most mod and delay effects, with the Tap a Whirl and DD5 filling in the gaps.
Lastly, this is the first time in 11 years I’ve done a show without a Fulldrive 2 overdrive. That’s how highly I think of the new Cusack distortions!
Sorry it’s a tad blurry! The new pedals are the 3 at the bottom right. The Louder, Scream, and Scruzz are the “always on” versions of the More Louder, Screamer, and Screamer Fuzz.
At the bottom is the Pedal Board Tamer which adds true bypass and noiseless switching.
The big white pedal is the old Route 66 in the metal chassis. Sounds better than the newer Visual Sound stuff, IMO.
And the big black thing is a Line 6 M9. I use it for most mod and delay effects, with the Tap a Whirl and DD5 filling in the gaps.
Lastly, this is the first time in 11 years I’ve done a show without a Fulldrive 2 overdrive. That’s how highly I think of the new Cusack distortions!
Sorry it’s a tad blurry! The new pedals are the 3 at the bottom right. The Louder, Scream, and Scruzz are the “always on” versions of the More Louder, Screamer, and Screamer Fuzz.
At the bottom is the Pedal Board Tamer which adds true bypass and noiseless switching.
The big white pedal is the old Route 66 in the metal chassis. Sounds better than the newer Visual Sound stuff, IMO.
And the big black thing is a Line 6 M9. I use it for most mod and delay effects, with the Tap a Whirl and DD5 filling in the gaps.
Lastly, this is the first time in 11 years I’ve done a show without a Fulldrive 2 overdrive. That’s how highly I think of the new Cusack distortions!
Sorry it’s a tad blurry! The new pedals are the 3 at the bottom right. The Louder, Scream, and Scruzz are the “always on” versions of the More Louder, Screamer, and Screamer Fuzz.
At the bottom is the Pedal Board Tamer which adds true bypass and noiseless switching.
The big white pedal is the old Route 66 in the metal chassis. Sounds better than the newer Visual Sound stuff, IMO.
And the big black thing is a Line 6 M9. I use it for most mod and delay effects, with the Tap a Whirl and DD5 filling in the gaps.
Lastly, this is the first time in 11 years I’ve done a show without a Fulldrive 2 overdrive. That’s how highly I think of the new Cusack distortions!
Excited to be using the PRS A50E on the @thirdday Farewell Tour! Very versatile sound. Nice top end for fingerpicking, and a good balanced tone for strumming with a band.
Had to post this picture of my current favorite live guitar. Like my P22 and Hollowbody, the P245 has a legitimate sounding piezo pickup. Beyond that, it has a HUGE electric tone. Enabled with coil taps, I can get big humbucker sounds or more subtle single coil textures. This is the first guitar I've owned that I could absolutely play on every song. Thanks @prsguitars! (Photo credit Pam Cruz)
Had to post this picture of my current favorite live guitar. Like my P22 and Hollowbody, the P245 has a legitimate sounding piezo pickup. Beyond that, it has a HUGE electric tone. Enabled with coil taps, I can get big humbucker sounds or more subtle single coil textures. This is the first guitar I've owned that I could absolutely play on every song. Thanks @prsguitars! (Photo credit Pam Cruz)
Mark is playing a red PRS Starla with bigsby here
Mark playing an Epiphone G-400 (SG)
Mark Lee is seen playing a PRS SE Soap Bar II guitar in a photo from his Instagram, taken during a show in Atlanta.
At the 1:41 spot, Mark shows off several guitars including this Epiphone Les Paul Signature with Active Pickups.
At 1:41, Mark shows off several guitars including this Fender 72 Thinline Telecaster "with the Humbucking Pickups."
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