OVERVIEW

These premium ToneX amp captures come straight from John Meding’s personal Morgan™ MVP23 combo amp—an all-tube, handwired 1x12" amplifier that blends classic American blackface cleans with smooth British overdrive, thanks to its EL84-powered output section and unique phase inverter design.

John has used this amp extensively in both mono and stereo church rigs, and it’s one of his favorites for its pedal-friendly tone, flexible gain structure, and responsiveness to pick attack and guitar volume.

This collection includes amp-only captures of both clean and drive tones, designed for use with your own IRs or cabinet captures. John used a stock 2x12 Blue cabinet IR with a blend of a 57 and 121 microphones, with settings dialed in to taste. Input trim was set to 7.0 on the ToneX™ for optimal gain structure and a mix-ready response.

Whether you’re stacking pedals on a clean base or leaning into edge-of-breakup tones, the MVP23 delivers dynamic, expressive sounds for any playing style.

MVP23 CLEAN

Amp-only ToneX™ capture of the MVP23 set up for a crisp, clean foundation—ideal for pedals or straight-in tones. Power scaling is pulled back for extra headroom, with slightly reduced treble and a bump in mids and bass for warmth and clarity. Captured using a stock 2x12 Blue IR with a 57 + R-121 blend, but feel free to drop in your own IRs or cabs to suit your mix or rig.

MVP23 DRIVE

Amp-only ToneX™ capture of the MVP23 with the power scaling opened up and the gain pushed into that sweet spot between edge-of-breakup and full-on grit. This setting is one of John’s personal favorites for dynamic lead lines and gritty rhythm tones. Paired with a stock 2x12 Blue IR (57 + R-121) for reference, but easily swappable for your preferred IR or cabinet sound.