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Mesa Boogie Mark III Guitar Amp

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Enhance your performance with the Mesa Boogie Mark III electric guitar amp. This vintage Mesa Boogie amplifier is equipped with multi-watt power output and refines your music with incredible precision. It provides you with nine modes between three different channels, each with unique tones and sound characteristics. It also includes five-band graphic EQ functionality to shape the tonal quality of your notes efficiently. Enjoy stellar quality and depth control with this amplifier.Looking at the front panel of the Mesa/Boogie Mark III, you can see the various controls at your disposal. It has a standard quarter-inch instrument input and another input for a footswitch that changes between three different channels, including Clean Rhythm 1, Crunchy Rhythm 2, and Lead. Each knob also has a pull option, which will affect the circuit differently.The volume knob can be pulled for brightness that adds shimmer and sparkle. The treble knob controls high frequencies while the bass and bass shift can control lower frequencies. The middle control option can help produce warmer tones while the pull-switch is most noticeable in the Rhythm 2 channel. The Master switch controls the total output volume, and when pulled it adds depth and fatness to your tone. The graphic EQ lets you control frequencies ranging from 80 to 6500 hertz.The rear panel of the Mesa Mark III tube head is intricate. The ground control can help reduce buzz when playing somewhere with poor wiring. There is also an effects loop circuit that works with almost any other pedal combination. The presence knob controls the overall brightness of your tone while the reverb can add marvelous shimmer to your sounds. The Boogie also has outputs for various amplifiers depending on their impedance, including 4, 8, or 16 ohms. The tube switch toggles between Class A and Simul-Class or between 60 and 100-watt output. The Class A option powers only the outside EL34 tubes while the Simul-Class will power those in addition to the middle 6L6 tubes. This can add greater control over a clean or distorted gain signal, depending on how much power you want to output in combination with your speaker cabinet.With manufacturing beginning in 1985 by Mesa Electronics, the Mark III amp underwent an extensive revision process, similar to the other Mark series amps like the Mark IV combo. They used a stripe system to categorize the version and production year. Following the black stripe in 1985, the red stripe came in 1987, the blue in 1988, and the green in 1989.The Mesa Boogie Mark amp is a piece of gear that resonates wonderfully with all kinds of guitars, pedals, and speakers. It is powerful enough for heavy distortion when it is overdriven, yet it can produce fantastic crystal-clear melodies at the lowest settings. With such intricate circuitry, you can spend enjoyable hours tweaking the controls and pulling the various knobs to find the sound settings of your dreams. Your guitar can give you just the sounds you are looking for with Mesa Boogie Mark 3 amp.

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BrandMesa
ModelMark III
eBay Product ID (ePID)97500845

Product Key Features

Amplifier TypeHead

Dimensions

Depth10.5in
Height18.5in

Additional Product Features

Impedance (ohms)8ohm, 4ohm

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4.8
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  • The king of amps

    My favorite amp, hands down. Yes It does take time to dial in your own tone as many reviews have stated but with a fully optioned mark that's why you get it for all the great tones. Not a one trick pony. Great cleans and a heavy distortion that will cut thru in any mix and built strong. Definitely has its own voice compared to other great high gain amps. Easy maintenance replace your own tubes, no tech needed. These amps can also be picked up at a reasonable price, it's a win win...

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Does the job, just in reverse

    It works well and does the job. The only thing that's wonky about it is the lights go off instead of on when you switch channels. It's the opposite of how the original pedals worked.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Mesa Boogie 295 Power Amps RULE!

    Nothing beats a Boogie 295 power amp from the Mark iii era. Nothing! Run two 412 cabs with V30's, H30's, or Greenbacks using a 295 to power your wet side (send from guitar amp into effects, then 295), and a 412 in the middle for your direct (dry) amp tone and you will NEVER be sorry again!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Great Switch

    Great switch from a great company!!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • The Holy Grail of Amps!

    IMO - This is as good as it gets. Had dreamed of getting a rig like this for years and years.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

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