Some owners/dealers/sellers say the "+" refers to an amp having an EQ, but they are mistaken. The biggest difference is C30 has no cap whatsoever on the Blue/Green stripes where the red stripe has a 500 pf cap. Pro podrobnosti si zobrazte kok. Western Union), cashier checks, money orders, shipping. Both versions are highly regarded; production of the Mark IV ceased in 2008 after an 18 year production run. Mesa Boogie Subway Rocket 20 Watt 1x10 All Tube Combo . Have one to sell? Mesa Boogie Engineering Products. Much like its close cousin, the Triaxis Preamp, it features many voicings based on previous Mark Series amplifiers. The Mark IIA was a great improvement over the Mark I, however it had a few major flaws that it received criticism for among collectors. It is a 3-channel 100-watt "revival" of the Mesa Mark IIC+ designed in part with Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci, who is well-known for using a Mark IIC+ in the studio. Anyone else feel this way about mesa products? No foot-switching available, however an A/B splitter pedal could be used to select input 1 or input 2 separately. Mark IIIs contain either four or five 12AX7 tubes in the pre-amp section, depending on if they have the reverb option. The power circuitry and presence cap remained identical to the previous stripes however. Picture 1 of 4. The preamp gain on the Mark IIs occurs after the tone controls and so, according to Mesa/Boogie, the IIA has a "tighter, more focused sound" than the Mark I. I loved that amp, and found it to be MESA BOOGIE DUAL RECTIFIER SOLO HEAD 100 Head Amplifier USED JP. It also features two separate graphic EQs, which can be selected for each channel via mini toggles on each channel's front panel. I gave a shot to the last ones with my strat and they sound fat ! One can tell if a particular amp is a "+" by looking for a hand-written black "+" mark directly above where the power cord attaches to the back of the amp. It is brewed under licence in the UK and USA. The name "Boogie" was coined by the fabulous Carlos Santana who upon playing and hearing this screaming little amp with endless sustain was quoted to have said "Wow ! He set about designing a guitar amplifier around the new principle, and in 1972 the Mark I was released. Amp has been used well but not abused. As you can tell this Amp is priced well below market value because of the two It is based on the Mark 5:25 and features two channels. After that I had to go to four 5881s. What exactly does the stripe color mean ? I just read the Mark III docs , and If you still own it (http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/Mark%20III.pdf ) The one i'd really like to ear is the Funk rig & articulate lead setting (page 1). Mesa ultimately ended the Mark III's production in the company's largest marketing failure, since it overlapped with production of its successor, the Mark IV, which The MK series amps can be dialed in to play ANYTHING. Up for grabs is a one owner Mark III Red stripe. Sell more beer: print menus designed to help your customers choose beers. It was first produced in 1938 from a recipe developed by Paul H. Cotter (the son of founder E. P. Cotter) and Bill Martindale. Reverb was optional, and not present on many early Boogies. Red StripeThe third revision was the "Red Stripe" Mark III which featured a red marker stripe above the power cord. About Blog Contact Us Mark III Footswitches. The red stripe was noticeably darker/ less highs, not as aggressive, and less gain. The impedance is fine, though it is likely not specifically identical the on-board EQ. This was Mesa/Boogie's first attempt at having a reissue of the Mark I. 90watt elektronkov kytarov zesilova hlava Mesa Boogie Mark Five v ernm Bku, - New! thats fine then, but I wouldnt have it as my only amp. BTW. I sure would be. $2,200.00 + $200.00 shipping. On wikipedia there is a short story about mark III variations : Purple StripeThe second revision was the "Purple Stripe" Mark III, which featured a purple marker stripe above the power cord. My Les Paul is the leading online community and marketplace for Les Paul guitar fans. I repeat these are GREAT amps and are NOT metal amps. I wanted a Red Stripe for a bit. The power amp was also altered to mirror that of the IIC+. Thanks Thumas for you Work! 1) That's characteristic of the reverb on most Mesa/Boogie amps. Edited once, last by Thumas (Sep 3rd 2013). However, the volume pedal option on the Mark IIB cannot be implemented on Mark IIC+s. Originally just referred to as "Boogies," the product line took on the moniker "Mark Series" as newer revisions were put into production. WebMesa Boogie Mark III Red stripe combo. It was not referred to as the "Mark IIA" until the Mark IIB was issued. Have two other Mark III amps and just have to pay off some other things. I have one of the early black stripe, non simulclass, 60 watt combos with the over sized MkIIc+ power transformer, EV 12L speaker, reverb and GEQ. I had them dialed so close together that I had both of them on, with an ABY pedal and my buddy playing. The reason for using a fetron was to address some of the problems associated with microphonic 12AX7 tubes in a high-gain situation; its use was later discontinued as newer production tubes were able to withstand the extreme conditions within the amplifier. The combo is a similar size to the Mark I combo. So to get the same effect, the EQ should be between preamp out and power amp in. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The other two profiles is named w and w2 and the difference between them are also the 750hz slider, found some setting on boogie forum and those was intended to sound like whitesnake, but i don't know, try them and judge for yourself.btw these are less scooped than my other mesa profiles so maybe these will suit you better if you think my others are to scooped, Enjoyhttps://dl.dropboxusercontent.903/mk3%20w%20and%20x.zip. It is also the first Mesa amp to feature MIDI connections, which can control the channel switching, as well as controlling the FX loop and graphic EQs. If you're trying to do a III+ you'd want a 1000pf cap in there (at least accordign to Mike B's mod). That mod[ification] is still on the books of 'official' mods, which they send to their authorized techs; it runs about $50. Graphic EQ would be in your basic V shape and used to tailor your sound to exactly what you're looking for. As always Mesa used what Mesa had on hand so there could be some earlier or later stripes that have one or the other faceplates due to repairs, modifications or otherwise, but in general the above holds true for the Red stripes. Have two other Mark III amps and just have to pay off some other things. JavaScript is disabled. SPAM: Mesa Boogie Mark III (red stripe) SPAM: Mesa Boogie Mark III (red stripe) By El The new footswitching system relied on a relay, which made an audible popping noise when switching modes. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Your best bet is to get a 12AX7 with decent current drive for the reverb driver (my notes say that's V4 on the Mark III) - you may have to get a NOS tube if the low reverb really bugs you. This method should remove all doubt as to whether the preamp circuit board is a IIC or a IIC+. But I don't see a class A/ simul class toggle. The Rear control panel was altered to accommodate the FX Send and Return jacks. Learn more Seller information retorstore-music-jp (746) 99.4% Positive feedback Save Seller Contact Channel-specific Multi-Watt toggles dictate the power amplifier's operation class. or Black, red, green, blue, etc. http://www.chain-metal.nl/mark3/metallica.html. Early Black Stripes retained the same power transformer as the IIC+, which is easily distinguished by its larger physical size than the later-introduced Mark III transformer. Im a biug boogie fan too, i must profile my 4, when i get chance i need to go throiugh your notes from here and arrange them! The fourth revision was the "Blue Stripe" Mark III which featured a blue marker stripe above the power cord. Almost no difference between 0 to 10, so I just put it on 5. Just curious here . was introduced in the Mark IIC era. Not sure if it was the tubes or being different stripes that make the difference, but it was MUCH bigger difference than I thought it was going to be. Red Stripe The third revision was the "Red Stripe" Mark III which featured a red marker stripe above the power cord. The Mark IIC+ is currently the most coveted vintage Boogie, selling for twice its original price on average, because of its much praised "Liquid Lead" mode, and also its warm, clean rhythm mode. The amplifier was voiced so bright, it is considered to be the most aggressive Mark Series Boogie ever introduced. The power amp was also altered to mirror that of the IIC+. - Green Stripe (1989): The final revision was the "Green Stripe" Mark III, which was only available in a Simul-Class format. Serial numbers started with 0100 and ended on 2390. Similar to the Express and F-series amplifiers, the graphic EQ also had channel-assignable contour knobs. 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The Mark II introduced channel footswitching. IMHO, as a proud owner of a boogie blue angel, and a past owner of a boogie MKIIb, all of the folks that say that the MKIII is a metal amp are WRONG. The Mark IIC also featured a new Pull Bass shift on the front panel, which slightly extended the low frequencies in the preamp. You sound big mad for no reason. The reverb circuit was also noise-ridden on some models. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Examples of this amp in its original form and in good condition are sought after by collectors and guitar aficionados. This amplifier was voiced with a more mellow lead and crunch modes, with slightly reduced gain. [Blocked Image: http://www.chain-metal.nl/mark5&g2=90&g3=20&g4=90&g5=55], maybe try this link instead then http://www.chain-metal.nl/mark=55&t=Alex+MK+IV+settings. I just read your thread about the Soldano with new profiles and commented on their how much I have been liking the Soldano and Red Stripe profiles. WebEnhance your performance with the Mesa Boogie Mark III electric guitar amp. It does not have EQ but I do have a Dunlop, MXR 10 band on my board. Hope your doing rock and ONLY rock. You are using an out of date browser. Thanks thumas!! You are using an out of date browser. pittsburgh > Amp has been serviced, tubes have all been replaced and replaced bias supply. : tried as well your soldano profiles, and they are too top notch . Always wanted one, for that Whitesnake, Metallica, heavy 80's mark sound and finally picked this up to add to my Mesa collection. In good condition. The Mark 5:35 was introduced in 2015. Each channel has a toggle switch able to select between EQ active, off, or footswitched. If you're looking to mimic the built-in EQ, you're better off getting Mesa's 5-band EQ pedal. Early Bs have an attached power cord, like the A version. This Caribbean brew boasts an extremely refreshing taste by balancing malty-sweet and lightly hoppy flavors that are crisp, clean, and easy to drink. The Volume knob has a screw in it to hold it in place. The lead channel was voiced so brightly, it is considered to be the most aggressive Mark Series Boogie ever introduced. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. - Green Stripe (1989): The final revision was the "Green Stripe" Mark III, which was only available in a Simul-Class format. Nenael(nenala) jste, co jste hledal(a)? Nco se pokazilo. its sweet that you found those settings!!! Nice man.that was my Fave Mark series as well. The Mark V - like its predecessor - comes standard in a Simul-Class format, but with a twist: early Simul-Class power amps were configured for SC-75 watt operation, or A-15 watt operation, or an increase of 10 watts when in pentode mode. I feel like I don't have a clear understanding of the difference between instrument level/line level and how the Boogie loops are set up. Some Coliseum series IIC+s retained the surplus "Gain Boost" faceplates, though. Everything in the loop. i am curious now ! You are using an out of date browser. The Mark IV was launched by Mesa/Boogie in 1990 as a three-channel amp - with independent controls for all three channels, except bass and mid, which are the same for both Rhythm 1 (clean) and Rhythm 2 (crunch). The "crunch" channel is designed for use by hard rock and heavy metal rhythm guitarists. Sell great beer? 3) Turn the Lead Drive and Gain controls with a note ringing. musical instruments - by owner, Mesa boogie Mark III Red Stripe amp 1980's vintage, do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers. You must log in or register to reply here. Spanish Town, Kingston. Active member Joined Aug 10, 2009 Messages 28 "[citation needed] Mesa/Boogie no longer does this modification at its own factory. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesa_Boogie_Mark_Series, 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. Monosti anklady na mezinrodn dopravu naleznete vjednotlivch nabdkch. Mark III red stripe (no GEQ) with boss pq-50, Need advice - Re-capping a 295 Simul-Class, Mark III blue stripe redplating, quick diagnosis and repair, Mesa Color Code Plate Current Values (420 vs 440). Anyone here know if he's still around at Mesa ? The two rhythm modes share all of their controls, while the lead mode only shares the rhythm modes' tone stack, featuring independent gain and master volume controls. WebMesa boogie Mark III Red Stripe amp 1980's vintage. The first Boogies are referred to as Mark I's, though they were not given this name until the Mark II was released. The red stripe was noticeably darker/ less highs, not as aggressive, and less gain. (Richards had played Santana's Boogie and decided he wanted one too.) The Mark IIB's front control panel is identical to that of the IIA. I would recommend looking into Parametrics before graphics. This amp sounds amazing. The only issue with the amp is the grill and the need for two slider knobs. He say's too much dialing in for him and that's why he wants to part with it. WebMesa boogie Mark III Red Stripe amp Here's my Mark III Red Stripe amp head for sale. Mesa Boogie Mark III Red Stripe. The three channels are based upon the original channels of the Mark IIC+, but with two high gain channels based on the IIC+'s lead channel. Mesa Boogie Mark Five 25 - 1x10" Guitar Combo STACK w/matching extension. http://homepage.mac.com/mesaboogie/dot.html. :shock: Um, dude, you're arguing with MESA/Boogie, yes, that MESA/Boogie, the company that makes MESA/Boogie amps. Really want to try a good mkiv profile, looking forwards for yours. I wanted a blue or red stripe due to them being the most aggressive of all the stripes IIRC. I have a purple stripe Mark III (60W, no EQ, no REV) that was modded to III+ @ Mesa with R2 mod as well. The Mark 5:25 was introduced in 2014. Save timeautomatically create your print menu with one click. D Donnie B. Brand New. Mesa/Boogie only made about 1,400 Mark IIC amps before moving to the Mark IIC+. (it's butt hit the door quick). You must log in or register to reply here. As you might expect, this Caribbean brew boasts an extremely refreshing taste by balancing malty-sweet and lightly hoppy flavors. The fourth revision was the "Blue Stripe" Mark III which featured a blue marker stripe above the power cord. The lead channel was voiced so brightly, it is considered to be the most aggressive Mark Series Boogie ever introduced. This forum is dedicated to the discussion of any and ALL things related to the BEST amps in the world: Mesa Boogie! I think my exact settings were something like 8 (P), 9 (P), 1, 5 (P), 2 (P), 7 (P), 7 (P). Why the heck did I ever sell you? Do some research online and I believe that you will find that I am correct in my statements. Mark III's were still in steady production around 1994, and finally ceased as late as 1997, 11 years after its launch. Simul-class Mark IIIs usually contain two 6L6s in the inner sockets and two EL34s in the outer sockets for 15w/75w use. WebMesa Boogie Mark III. The front panels read Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle, Master, Lead Drive and Master. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I don't recall if C27 is the same from the red to the blue stripes but that affects your clean tone. Uloit mesa boogie mark 3 adostvat upozornn e-mailem aaktualizace vkanlu eBay. The difference is mostly trivial, but just want to give you a precise answer. Anyhow, here are my setting for when i last used my mark IV nearly a year ago! will try them later one ! They were 60 or 100 watt combo amps with a 12-inch speaker, primarily Altec-Lansing 417-8H Series II. WebMesa Boogie Mark IIB+ vs. Mark III red stripe - YouTube Mark IIB loop modded- 2:07Mark III 6L6 - 4:00Mark III EL34 - 5:45Which one sounds better to you! Then I see this thread and you give us more profiles! I also never use the lead Pull bright switch and will usually have only one of the pull deep/bass shift controls pulled. You must enable JavaScript to use craigslist. The Mark IIB is credited as the first guitar amplifier with a tube-buffered effects loop. Something to do with the transformer ? Aside from the fact that it outweighs my last Twin Reverb, it's pretty amazing sounding live. Tato strnka byla naposledy aktualizovna: 02-Mar 04:04. However, there are some very early "transitional" C+s (in the 133xx range) with gain boost on the panel, but it works the same as the pull Deep on the later versions. Guitar "feel". No reverb tank, We've detected that JavaScript is not enabled in your browser. MESA BOOGIE DUAL RECTIFIER SOLO HEAD 100 Head For your consideration is a well used but never abused hard Thank you guys for giving me your opinions. The Mark III went through multiple revisions, similar to the Mark II. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. This is one battle you cannot win on this, "The Boogie Board", it can't happen here. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.903/Clean%20and%20low.zip, https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/178020and%20low.zip, http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/Mark%20III.pdf, https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17807903/Funk.zip, http://www.fwrproduction.com/FWR_Produktion/FWR.html, https://dl.dropboxusercontent.903/mk3%20w%20and%20x.zip, Soldano Hr100+ mesa 2x12 rectifier v30 sm57, https://soundcloud.com/alexandhookahthefuzz-full-tracks, http://www.chain-metal.nl/mark5&g2=90&g3=20&g4=90&g5=55, http://www.chain-metal.nl/mark=55&t=Alex+MK+IV+settings, https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17807903/mb%20mk3.zip, https://dl.dropboxusercontent.esa%20mk3%20ew%20pr20.zip. It also features cab clone. WebGet the best deals on Mesa Boogie when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. I would assume mine is since the outer tubes are EL34's and the inners are 6L6's. Hey Tone.I have not tried those kind of settings Don't know if you tried my soldano profiles from rig exchange or forum post?here is a link to the thread.Soldano Hr100+ mesa 2x12 rectifier v30 sm57, your soldano ones sound words better than the TAF ones i bought. I like an amp with great tone you can sink your teeth into, and mesa never did that for me. It had two cascading gain inputs and its controls were Volume(gain) 1, Volume(gain) 2, Master, Treble, Bass, Middle, Limit or Presence (depending on the version). You must log in or register to reply here. Mesa Boogie BOOGIE trojit usmrova hlava kytarov zesilova hlava 3 kanlov mesabgie, MESA BOOGIE BIG BLOCK 750 Basov kytara Head Amp Model z Japonska Vintage hudba, Leave feedback about your eBay search experience - opens in new window or tab. An owner can call Mesa/Boogie and ask them to check his or her serial number against their records. It has three distinct channels, each with their own pre-gain three band tone stack, gain, master, and presence controls. Vintage Amps The resulting amplifier proved to be loud and successful, and Smith made more than 200 of these Princeton "Boogies"a name allegedly provided by Carlos Santana,[1] who is to have exclaimed "Man, that little thing really boogies! Many dealers increase the price on a Mark IIC+ but often don't know anything about what the "+" means - they often don't even know where to find the "+" mark. The combo version "Mark Five: 25 1X10 COMBO" was introduced in 2020, the dimensions are 14 3/4"(H) x 14 1/8"(W) x 9 3/8"(D), with an 8 Ohm Celestion G10 Creamback speaker inside and weight 24 Lbs. $77.92 shipping. He got it wrong, since both sounded nearly identical. Add your business, list your beers, bring in your locals. Some were also refered to as Sylvania chassis. Is there a Mesa-Boogie Mark II - III pedal out there? The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. Now your new Mark III offers three footswitchable modes of operation: Rhythm 1, Rhythm 2 and Lead. 600 is reasonable. Randall Smith began Mesa/Boogie with a practical joke: he borrowed a Fender Princeton (a small 12-watt amplifier) from his friend, Barry Melton of Country Joe and the Fish, and "hotrodded" it by replacing the amplifier section with a powerful Fender Bassman amp and installing a 12-inch speaker instead of the original 10-inch. Fuckin' weird. Free shipping. . When I got the amp I revalved with JJ valves, but I will try to hunt down a NOS 12AX7. The IIC+ also had an improved effects loop. My understanding is that the EQ on a Mark III is after the effects loop and my question is, does that pedal have the right impedance/buffer to be run in the loop of that amp? Mark IVs built from the start of production until about September 1993 are referred to as version A; amplifiers made from late 1993 until the end of production in 2008 are known as version B. A Twin? The amp also features a switch to drop the amp's wattage down to 60 watts for use in smaller venues or recording. Mesa Boogie Mark III $2,200.00 + $200.00 shipping SAVE UP TO 5% See all eligible items and terms Hover to zoom Have one to sell? And it has no trouble keeping up with another player with a half stack and/or a loud drummer, with plenty of punch to spare. Learn more. 2023-02-22 17:57. Also, there's a mark on the tolex on the top of the amp that looks like as if someone took a very hot object and melted the the tolex somewhat. 4) If they have NO effect on the volume and sound you have a +. This vintage Mesa Boogie amplifier is equipped with multi-watt power output and refines your music Spanish Town, Kingston. Here's a recent (11/27/2019) video of my Mark IIC++ at the lowest volume, 0.0 on the master volume. I just checked the official Mesa schematic and the EQ is inserted AFTER the preamp output. However, the MXR circuit is completely different from the Mesa circuit, so it will not give you the same freq response. Sweet, i will do them but my MKIV is out of action, just needs a clean. What Pedals are You Running for Your MKIIB? JavaScript is disabled. MARK3 Early MESA BOOGIE, Mesa/Boogie MARK I Reedice Snake Skin "KING SNAKE" Limitovan edice Vzcn F/S, Mesa Boogie Mark V 90 Watt hlava sotva pouit, 90wattov hlava Mesa Boogie Mark V - jako nov, Nov! Good thread, would love to pair up these revisions and do some authentic comparisons. Standard even the MKII C reverb sounds better. Bottom line here is that my argument is that unless you're a really talented LEAD player, the $1000 conversion to C+ is really not worth it. Hover to zoom. or The IIA and IIB, and some late-model Mark I amps, used a JFET-based device called fetron in place of the input stage 12AX7 (V1), and included a switch for configuring the amp for either Fetron or 12AX7 operation. Mesa ultimately ended the Mark III's production in the company's largest marketing failure, since it overlapped with production of its successor, the Mark IV, which was introduced in 1990. The S.O.B. You are using an out of date browser. The JP-2C was introduced in 2016. So yeah changing that spot from having no cap to a 500pf would get you in red territory. Add your business and list your beers to show up here! The second and third channels are very similar, with the third channel having a slight increase in gain. WebMesa Boogie Mark III 1x12 100W Combo Amp (1985) Cover - Black by Tuki (mesa137p) Opens in a new window or tab. The Mark I had two channels: The "Input 2" channel, voiced like the Fender Bassman, and the high gain "Input 1" channel, which produced the overdriven "Boogie lead" sound used most notably by Carlos Santana on side 2 of Caravanserai, and by The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards and Ron Wood, who used the amps live and in the studio from 1977 until 1993. JavaScript is disabled. Most of the newer ones have lots of toggles and push/pull knobs, but they seem to take a 2 dimensional sound and twist it the other way, keeping it two dimensional. In this file there is three files named x x2 x3 and those are very similar to each other, only difference is really small adjustments on 750 slider.Those profiles are with settings found from Flemming rasmussens notes from master of puppets recording, you can find his notes here http://www.fwrproduction.com/FWR_Produktion/FWR.htmlKeep in mind that this will not sound spot on, differance speakers and so on, but feel free to try them. 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