Mesa Boogie Mark V 90 Watt 1x12" Combo - Vanilla with Wicker Grille

Premium Tones from Mesa/Boogie!
Far more than a single amplifier, the Mark V 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 pre amp of the Mark I all the way to the amazing power and
control of the Mark IV. The preamp offers numerous sounds, ranging from
tweed-like tones to British crunch to blistering trademark Boogie
overdrive. If you're looking for an amp with an amazing of history and
tone to match, it's the Mark V from Mesa/Boogie.

Mesa/Boogie Mark V 40th Anniversary Combo at a Glance:

Multi-channel mayhem
Equalizer
Multi-Watt power
Simul-Class Power
Keeping it cool
Choose your bias


Multi-channel mayhem
The
Mark V 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 differences 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 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 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,
blistering focus and this is the classic Boogie voice of the 80s that
became the foundation for players like John Petrucci, James Hetfield,
Kirk Hammett, as well as a staple for L.A.'s first call session players
of the day Steve Lukather, Mike Landau, Dean Parks, and many more.

Equalizer
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 etched the on-board graphic a place in rock history.

While
the Mark V 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, 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 gives you the
choice of two ways to utilize the power of the graphic EQ for each
Channel!

Multi-Watt power
The bottom three
position mini toggle in each channel is the Multi-Watt Power feature
that 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 and they are 90 W,
45, and 10 W. 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. That's how
to use it, but for those who want the full story, here it is.

Simul-Class Power
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 that shimmer with transparent layers of sweet
delicate highs, while the bottom end breathes a warm fundamental under a
bed of rich low mid ambience. Never harsh - always fat, the Simul lead
tone is the quintessential single-note solo sound.

This patented
way of wiring an output section with two (or more) pair of output tubes
combines two different styles of wiring configurations to arrive at a
blend that showcases the best attributes of both. In Simul-Class, one
pair of output tubes is wired in the more efficient, cooler running
Class A/B Pentode configuration, which produces the greater portion of
power and headroom while running cooler. This was the popular way of
wiring amplifiers from about the early '60s forward - chosen for its
efficient use of tubes, greater power, and reliability. The only sonic
penalty for its greater power (Class A/B Pentode wiring) is that it can
have a tendency to bring forward the harsher odd-order harmonic content.
The Simul solution - add a pair of tubes running in the less efficient,
but infinitely sweeter Class A Triode configuration. This style of
wiring produces far less power out of a pair of tubes while creating
more heat, but it emphasizes the even- order sweeter harmonics and
transitions to clip with a soft, rich purring quality like no other.

Keeping it cool
The
cooling fan is fitted with an On/Off switch to allow silent running in
the studio or late night practicing in the lower wattage settings. We
recommend leaving the fan on whenever possible to increase the toneful
life of your power tubes. Basically, if the sound doesn't bother you...
leave the cooling fan on all the time.

Choose your bias
Finally
a Bias Select switch is included that allows you to run EL34 power
tubes in place of the stock compliment of 6L6's. The EL34 style tubes
will produce a brighter, skinnier sound that will clip with a whole
different harmonic content that can be nice, especially for recording
where you may not 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 and
certainly sound fatter and richer on most all the sounds and 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 40th Anniversary Combo Special Features:

Simul-Class Power Amp with Multi-Watt and Duo-Class technologies for three power and three operating class options
Wattages are channel assignable via 10/45/90 Watt Power Switches
Choose two power tubes operating in pure vintage Class A (single-ended), producing 10 Watts
Two tubes running in time-honored Class A/B producing 45 Watts
Four
tubes running in Mesa's patented Simul-Class Power that blends the best
of Class A and Class A/B simultaneously to produce 90 Watts

Mesa/Boogie Mark V 40th Anniversary Combo Features:
1 x 12" Combo with C90 Speaker

10/45/90 Watts
4x6L6 (or 4xEL34), 7x12AX7, 1x5U4
Bias Select Switch (6L6/EL34)
Fixed Bias for Consistent, Maintenance Free Performance
Full Power/Variac Power Switch
Three Fully Independent Channels with Nine Modes
Footswitchable,
Channel Assignable or True Bypassable All-Tube FX Loop with Send Level
Control (over all channels when activated)
Output Level Control (over all channels when activated)
Footswitchable Solo Level Control
True "Hard" Bypass Switch removes FX Loops, Output Level & Solo Level Controls from signal path
Tuner Output with Footswitchable Mute
Slave Out with Level Control
Fan Cooled with On/Off Switch
External Switching Jacks for Channels 2, 3 (channel 1 is default), EQ & Solo
Aluminum Chassis
4x4 - 8 Button Footswitch
Casters
Slip Cover
22.5" W x 19" H x 10.5" D
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The Mesa/Boogie Mark V 40th Anniversary Combo - an all-tube combo with a stellar legacy and serious tone!



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.lw.co








































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