Mark V 3-channel 10/45/90w Tube Combo w/ Footswitch ~Local Pickup Only~
Since their inception in 1969 Mesa/Boogie amplifiers have been used by legendary artists across rock and metal including Carlos Santana, Lindsey Buckingham, Nirvana, Metallica, Lamb of God, and many more. This pre-Gibson Mark V combo amplifier is an engineering marvel and tone chaser's dream. Essentially, its 3 amplifiers in one. Each channel is loaded with features with the front panel displaying 3-band EQ, Gain, Volume, and Presence controls as well as Voicing, Graphic EQ, Tightness, and wattage switches. Channel 1 voices; Clean, Fat, and Tweed with Bold switch. Channel 2 voices; Edge, Crunch, and Mark I with Mark 1 Thick switch. Channel 3 voices; Mark IIC+, Mark IV, and Extreme with Bright switch. Rounding out the front panel is the graphic EQ section able to boost or cut 80hz, 250hz, 750hz, 2200hz, and 6600hz with Slider/Preset switches for each channel and Master Volume and Solo boost controls. The Solo boost is VERY loud and we do not recommend using this setting without hearing protection. Pulling the Solo level control mutes the amp.
The Rear Panel enables players to make the necessary cable routing for adding effects, cabinets, or direct outputs to the recording/FOH. The Channel and Effects Loop Assign switches and fuse are located left of the external switching jacks for Channel 2, Channel 3, Solo, and EQ. Directly right of that is an active effects loop which can cut and boost the signal running to the pedals as well as being completely bypassed. Next is the Reverb control for each channel with Diode/Tube switches for channels 1 and 2 and Pentode/Triode switch for Channel 3. The Mesa/Boogie Mark V's is able to be chained out into nearly any cabinet thanks to two 8 ohm and 2 4 ohm speaker outputs as well as Tuner and Simu-class Slave power output. Lastly, the Fan on/off switch and bias switch for EL84 or 6L6 power tubes with a Caution light are found to the far right helping cool the amp internally and round out this truly unique, versatile guitar amplifier. Original Mesa branded footswitch included.
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