Mesa Boogie Mark V 90 Watt 1x12" Combo - Bubinga

Premium Tones from a Beauty of a Boogie
Far more than a single amplifier, this Mark V Combo is a journey
through Mesa/Boogie's illustrious history. The Mark V houses multiple
circuits and sounds spanning the lifespan of the Mark series - from the
high-gain cascading preamp of the Mark I all the way to the amazing
power and control of the Mark IV. The preamp offers numerous sounds,
ranging from tweedlike tones to British crunch to blistering trademark
Boogie overdrive. If you're looking for an amp with an amazing history -
and tone to match (not to mention gorgeous custom looks) - then you
need the Mark V Combo.

The Mark V Combo is loaded with a slew of
sonic possibilities. Channel 1 contains the lowest gain sounds of the
three channels and can be thought of as the rhythm, or clean, channel.
The other two channels contain modes that work better for soft clip,
medium crunch and high-gain rhythm work. There is a tight, skinny Clean
(toggle up), a warm, rich Fat clean sound with added lower fundamental
(toggle center) and a higher gain pushed version of this architecture
found in Tweed (toggle down). A channel-global Bold voicing switch adds
punch and cut starting in the high mids to help you stand out in a dense
mix and give you an increase in headroom.

Channel 2 is the
transitional channel between the low-gain sounds of Channel 1 and the
high-gain fury of Channel 3. This channel contains the biggest
difference between modes, and there is definitely dialing required as
you toggle through the voicing modes. A stripped British-inspired Edge
(switch up) unleashes low- to mid-gain aggression.

Low mids are
added for a thicker, throatier "Crunch" sound that travels up the gain
scale while retaining a tight attack. And finally, Mark I mode flips the
architecture to arrive at the iconic high-gain voice that put Mesa on
the map back in 1970 with the little Boogie amp. This creamy voice is
infused with thick bottom end and works great for fattening up
single-note solo sounds. You may want to run the BASS control very low
(off to 10:00) when the gain is high in this mode, to retain the best
attack characteristic and to avoid flabbiness. There is also a
Normal/Thick switch that affects the Mark I mode only to add extra gain
in the mids for added single-note focus.

Channel 3 goes on from
there to encompass the best of the Mark series overdrive sounds.
Beginning with the MK II C+ (switch up), the sound is pure, with
blistering focus. This is the classic Boogie voice of the 80's that
became the foundation for such players as John Petrucci, James Hetfield,
and Kirk Hammett, as well as for L.A.'s first-call session players of
the day, including Steve Lukather, Mike Landau, Dean Parks, and many
more.

The onboard 5-band graphic EQ has been an iconic trademark
of Mark series Boogies since they first appeared on the Mark I back in
1970. The shaping power of this feature can't be denied, especially when
combined with the Mark II's tight, focused gain sound. In the '80s, the
classic "V" setting of the EQ on Mark II and III models became a new
sound in heavy rock, and it etched the onboard graphic a place in rock
history.

While the Mark V Combo's tone controls are accurate and
effective over a wide range, they come earlier in the signal chain and
can only achieve so much shaping before they produce possible imbalances
in certain modes. The graphic EQ comes at the very end of the signal
chain, so you can shape the final sound, with the only consideration
being how much of a certain frequency your speakers and cabinets - and
ultimately your ears - can handle. Each channel is fitted with a mini
toggle to select the 5-band graphic EQ, but the fun doesn't stop there.
The Mark V Combo gives you the choice of two ways to use the power of
the graphic EQ for each channel!

The onboard Multi-Watt Power
feature determines the amount (wattage) and type (configuration) of
power each preamp channel will be coupled with to create a classic
sound. Any amplifier's sound is 50 percent preamp and 50 percent power,
so this switch is responsible for a large part of a given channel's
personality and feel. The choices repeat for all three channels
(90/45/10 watts). Using the switch is simple; just select the power you
want for each channel, keeping in mind that the greatest headroom,
focus, and authority will always be found in the 90-watt position.

There's
no denying the sonic difference between Class A and Class A/B - but
what if you could have both? Since 1981, Simul-Class Power has been the
heart and soul of the Mark series amplifiers, imparting its sweet,
musical character onto any sound in the vast library of the now-classic
Mark legacy. Cleans shimmer with transparent layers of sweet, delicate
highs, whereas the bottom end breathes a warm fundamental tone under a
bed of rich low-mid ambience. Never harsh, always fat, the Simul lead
tone is the quintessential single-note solo sound.

A built-in
cooling fan is fitted with an on/off switch to allow for silent running
in the studio or for late-night practicing in the lower-wattage
settings. The onboard Bias Select switch allows you to run EL34 power
tubes in place of the stock complement of 6L6s. The EL34-style tubes
will produce a brighter, skinnier sound that will clip with a whole
different harmonic content - that can be nice for recording, especially
if you don't need the channel-switching performance of all three
channels and can dedicate the amplifier to one specific sound. The 6L6'S
will most likely perform better for a wide range of sounds. They'll
certainly sound fatter and richer on most of the sounds, and they'll
produce the greatest clean headroom.

Mesa's Warranty: The Best in the Business!
Your
new Mesa/Boogie amp is protected by Mesa's transferable warranty: five
years on the electronics, three years for speakers, and six months for
tubes.

Mesa/Boogie Mark V Combo Features:

Bubinga cabinet with wicker grille
Simul-Class power amp with Multi-Watt and Duo-Class technologies for 3 power and 3 operating-class options
Wattages are channel assignable via 10-/45-/90-watt power switches
2 power tubes operate in pure vintage Class A (single ended), producing 10 watts
2 tubes run in time-honored Class A/B, producing 45 watts
4
tubes running in Mesa's patented Simul-Class Power that simultaneously
blends the best of Class A and Class A/B to produce 90 watts



1 x 12" Combo with C90 speaker
4 x 6L6 (swappable with EL34s - not included), 7 x 12AX7, 1 x 5U4
Fixed bias for consistent, maintenance-free performance
Full-power/Variac-power switch
3 fully independent channels with 9 modes
Footswitchable,
channel-assignable, or True-bypassable all-tube FX loop with send-level
control (over all channels when activated)
Footswitchable Solo level control
True "Hard" Bypass switch removes FX loops, output level, and Solo level controls from signal path
External switching jacks for channels 2, 3 (channel 1 is default), EQ, and Solo
4 x 4, 8-button footswitch
Mesa/Boogie products are ONLY available for US shipping. Must be a U.S. resident.
The Mesa/Boogie Mark V Combo gives you a very special all-tube combo with serious tone and a stellar legacy!







Specification
Detail


Type
Tube


Number of Channels
3


Power
10W Class A, 45W Class AB, 90W Class A/AB Switchable


Speakers
1 x 12" C90


Effects
No Effects


Reverb
Yes


EQ
Treble, Mid, Bass, 5-band Graphic


Amp Modeling
No Amp Modeling


Number of Models
0


Preamp Tubes
5 x 12AX7


Power Tubes
4 x 6L6, 1 x 5U4 (Rectifier)


Inputs
1 x Instrument


Outputs
4 x Speaker, 1 x Slave, 1 x Tuner


Footswitch I/O
Yes


Effects Loop
Yes


Height
19"


Width
22.5"


Depth
10.5"


Weight
80 lbs.


Manufacturer Part Number
1.MV1.W2W.CO
















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