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Mesa/Boogie Mark
The legend is back
The legendary Mesa/Boogie Mark series is back! The original Mark series combo amplifier were based on the famous Fender Princeton . When the Mark I was launched on the market in 1971 , the amp enjoyed great popularity because it combined Vintage design elements with modern technology and was impressive with its excellent clean sound . Since its introduction, the Mark has undergone numerous modifications and has achieved a development that is unique among tube amplifiers. With the latest model, the Mark VII , the end of this development is far from being reached.
In our product overview you will find all the information about the history, construction / acoustic and features of the different Mark amplifier.
All amplifiers in the Mesa/Boogie Mark series at a glance
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The history of Mark amps
Based on the Fender Princeton, the Mark I had a clean sound that was highly valued among guitarists. However, the increasing use of more distorted lead sounds required a different technique that also had to adapt to the conditions of live operation . Mesa/Boogie founder Randall Smith achieved this by incorporating a second stage into the pre-amp . The first preamplifier can overdrive the second preamplifier in such a way that an intense, distorted sound is created even at a low overall volume.
The concept worked: from 1971 to 1978, 3,299 Mark I amplifier were produced and sold. The Mesa Mark I amplifier are now considered legendary among guitarists . For example, Carlos Santana still plays a 1972 Mark I, which characterizes his singing guitar sound. The Mark I received many modifications until it was replaced by the Mark II in 1978 , for example early versions had no reverb, later versions had a graphic equalizer and switchable power reduction, a forerunner of Multi-Watt™ technology.
The most famous guitarists who use or have used a Mark amplifier include Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield from the band Metallica , Dexter Holland and Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci. AC/DC 's Angus Young also played with Mesa/Boogie Mark amps in the 1990s.
The Mark series today
All Mesa/Boogie Mark amplifier are made from high quality birch plywood and are manufactured in Petaluma, California, where the company has always been headquartered. The construction / acoustic is very robust and durable , but still extremely light, which makes the Mark amplifier an ideal companion on tour. An absolute highlight is of course the headphone output with speaker mute , which is rarely found on tube amps. All combos are also equipped with Celestion speakers .
The technology of the Mark series
- The patented Multi-Watt™ Power Amp combines Mesa's Duo-Class™ and Dyna-Watt™ technologies and provides you with the sounds of multiple power levels, style modes and circuits in one amplifier
- The Dyna-Watt™ technology is controlled by your touch or picking technique and automatically sets a dynamic accent when you play harder
- The Mesa CabClone™ Cab Simulator with internal amp load offers you closed back & open back simulations in your amp and allows you to play even without loudspeaker . You can even enjoy your sound via a headphone output !
Mesa/Boogie Mark Five
The Mesa/Boogie Mark Five is a collection of iconic amplifiers. It tells Mesa/Boogie's life story, so to speak. Channel one covers the entire gain spectrum, from sparkling clean sounds to wild edge-of-clip to classic rock crunch and burning, rich lead sounds. Channel two delivers the legendary Mark II-C+ and the warmer, rounder Mark IV in all its glory, as well as Xtreme mode.
- six selectable sound modes
- Vintage all-tube spring reverb with great sustain and independent controls per channel
- Integrated Mesa CabClone™ Cab Simulator with internal amp load, headphone output, closed back & open back simulations, speaker on/off and ground lift switches
- power can be reduced from 25 watts to 10 watts
- fully buffered effects loop
The Mark Five: 35 also has an additional power level of 35 watts. All Mark Five combos are equipped with Celestion speakers
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Mesa/Boogie Mark VII
The Mesa/Boogie Mark VII is the crowning achievement of Randall Smith's career in amplifier design. The three-channel, nine- modes preamp , coupled with the legendary Simul-Class power section that offers three different characters across three watt ranges, creates a new mark in adaptability, soulful tube tone and magical feel that will appeal to any discerning listener will serve players well.
- nine selectable sound modes (three per channel)
- Vintage all-tube spring reverb with great sustain and independent controls per channel
- Integrated Mesa CabClone™ Cab Simulator with internal amp load, headphone output, closed back & open back simulations, speaker on/off and ground lift switches
- power can be reduced from 90 watts to 45 watts or 25 watts
- Tube-buffered effects loop
- Switchable and programmable via midi connection
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Supplement tips
Depending on your preferences and needs, you can use different speakers for your performance. As a complement to the Mark series heads, we recommend the loudspeaker from the Mesa/Boogie Boogie Cabinets series. This series brings together the best of all Mesa/Boogie Cabinet lines and combines their specifications into a new series of open-back cabinets. All Mesa/Boogie Mark amplifier are delivered with a footswitch and a matching amp cover.
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