Some owners/dealers/sellers say the "+" refers to an amp having an EQ, but they are mistaken. What Pedals are You Running for Your MKIIB? Red Stripe The third revision was the "Red Stripe" Mark III which featured a red marker stripe above the power cord. What I've said is that the 2 12 inch speakers make my My MKII C ( not C+) sound INCREDIBLE !!! Both versions are highly regarded; production of the Mark IV ceased in 2008 after an 18 year production run. | Mesa Boogie Mark III (1987, red WebMesa Boogie Mark III. It was identical to the Blue Stripe, except for the wiring of the Class A power amp tubes, which were switched to Pentode operation instead of Triode for a 10w RMS increase over previous Simul-Class amplifiers (15w/75w) making 25w/85w. Non-Simulclass versions of the Mark III came in either 60w RMS with two 6L6s or 60w/100w with four 6L6s in the power section. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Both sounded great but having been used to my blue stripe I strongly preferred mine. pittsburgh > The Mark IIC also featured a new Pull Bass shift on the front panel, which slightly extended the low frequencies in the preamp. Early Bs have an attached power cord, like the A version. Hover to zoom. I don't play very heavy ( except this one ). And yeah, the mid knob barely does anything. I'n not in a hurry Thumas so take your time , I feel unconfortable asking. Anyhow, here are my setting for when i last used my mark IV nearly a year ago! Each revision had a slightly different voicing, but identical functionality. I play a strat and would like some This included the official Mesa fix for the mark III reverb glitch and it is very simple- a 120K resistor soldered between the red lead of the reverb transformer (5 leads of varying colours come out) and ground (I soldered to the earth lug of the reverb send RCA jack-the one with the black wire soldered to it). $2,200.00 + $200.00 shipping. You must log in or register to reply here. The output section contains four EL84 tubes which can be switched between 10, 25, and 35 Watts. Some Coliseum series IIC+s retained the surplus "Gain Boost" faceplates, though. So yeah changing that spot from having no cap to a 500pf would get you in red territory. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. Much like its close cousin, the Triaxis Preamp, it features many voicings based on previous Mark Series amplifiers. Most were built in a 60 watt version and later a few in the 100 watt. The Mark III is 100w and since I do not play live is probably more than I need but he wants to give it to me for $600. Save timeautomatically create your print menu with one click. Nenael(nenala) jste, co jste hledal(a)? This amp sounds amazing. They're already very similar in design and mostly differ in component values. Early 100W and Simul US Voltage Black Stripes retained the same 105 power transformer as the IIC+, which is easily distinguished by its larger physical size than the later-introduced Mark III transformer. Its voicings are altered slightly. This resulted in the first pot being labelled with Volume 1 in instead of the later Volume label. JavaScript is disabled. 15 years. Mesa/Boogie only made about 1,400 Mark IIC amps before moving to the Mark IIC+. This amp Up for grabs is a one owner Mark III Red stripe. 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. It's lack thereof. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesa_Boogie_Mark_Series, 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. 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. Spanish Town, Kingston. EditMaybe you could input your settings here and show me.http://www.chain-metal.nl/mark3/. Add your business, list your Parametrics with lots of bands, not so much. There is also a Shred setting, which further emphasizes upper harmonic content on the two lead channels. $699.99. The amp also features a switch to drop the amp's wattage down to 60 watts for use in smaller venues or recording. Explain simulclass to me. 2/24 Mesa Boogie Mark III Blue Stripe Simul-Class. However, the volume pedal option on the Mark IIB cannot be implemented on Mark IIC+s. Pro podrobnosti si zobrazte kok. $1,800.00 + $77.92 shipping. The new footswitching system relied on a relay, which made an audible popping noise when switching modes. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Another cosmetic way of distinguishing a IIC from a IIC+ is the front panel. (Richards had played Santana's Boogie and decided he wanted one too.) This vintage Mesa Boogie amplifier is equipped with multi-watt power output and refines your music Sweet, i will do them but my MKIV is out of action, just needs a clean. Smith added an extra tube gain stage to the preamp, with three variable gain controls at different points in the circuit (this is now called a "cascaded" design), creating the first high-gain amplifier. The boogie amps are built like tanks and are built to last. [1], One of the more notable amps in the series was built in 1977, with serial number A804: this is the amp built for Keith Richards, the first one in a long collaboration between Smith and the Rolling Stones, a collaboration which started somewhat inauspiciously when the Stones manager asked Smith for some free amps ("We're the Rolling Stones; we don't pay for amps"), and Smith refused. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The Mark IIC featured a quieter footswitching system based on optocouplers to reroute the signal, and a new mod to the reverb circuit. Poet phoz ajejich hodnoty mohou bt mrn zastaral. And you sound wrong about a lot in this thread and the other "I hate C+" thread you have on here. Just bought a new microphone, a Heil pr-20.did some test profiles with my elmwood 4x12 cab with v30Try them if you want to?https://dl.dropboxusercontent.esa%20mk3%20ew%20pr20.zip. It has three distinct channels, each with their own pre-gain three band tone stack, gain, master, and presence controls. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The reverb modification involved resistor swaps and a change in ground lead placement. It was first produced in 1938 from a recipe developed by Paul H. Cotter (the son of founder E. P. Cotter) and Bill Martindale. I repeat these are GREAT amps and are NOT metal amps. Unless of course I was in a metallica tribute band or something like that. "[citation needed] Mesa/Boogie no longer does this modification at its own factory. You are using an out of date browser. What stripe is yours? It is a smaller, two-channel version of the Mark V. The output section contains two EL84 tubes which can be switched between 10 and 25 Watts. Here is a pretty cool thing to help remember your settings when you do dial it in. Hence the "name". WebMesa boogie Mark III Red Stripe amp 1980's vintage. Graphic EQ would be in your basic V shape and used to tailor your sound to exactly what you're looking for. 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. As for settings, I have some that have worked great for me! I wanted a Red Stripe for a bit. it will have a stripe at the power cord they are mainly known for using the IIC+ and the Quad preamp. :-D. Power tubes are Mesa 6L6s, JJ EL34s, and preamp tubes are a mix of Mesa and Sovtek. i am curious now ! Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? Amp has been used well but not abused. :shock: What are you talking about ? Simul-class Mark IIIs usually contain two 6L6s in the inner sockets and two EL34s in the outer sockets for 15w/75w use. Mark IIIs contain either four or five 12AX7 tubes in the pre-amp section, depending on if they have the reverb option. Posted Whoever "boogiebabies" is, he knows what he's talking aboutexcellent poster.talked to Mike B years ago and agree with everyone that he's a great guy ! I'd love a clean and a crunchy profile of the Mark III since those boogies can shine in this registery , also do you have a single coil guitar (tele or strat ) to make a matching low gain profile ? 3) Turn the Lead Drive and Gain controls with a note ringing. Richards ended up using the amp for the El Mocambo show (as one of six), and the Stones, over the years, received and paid for over forty of Smith's amps.[3]. 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). your profiles are great! I loved that amp, and found it to be The first Boogies are referred to as Mark I's, though they were not given this name until the Mark II was released. You are using an out of date browser. A Mark IIC+ could, for example, refer to a 100 watt amp without EQ or reverb. The front panels read Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle, Master, Lead Drive and Master. The power circuitry and presence cap remained identical to the previous stripes however. (The Blue Angel is the one exception, AFAIK.) No reverb tank, We've detected that JavaScript is not enabled in your browser. Red StripeThe third revision was the "Red Stripe" Mark III which featured a red marker stripe above the power cord. You are using an out of date browser. Most of the time the amp sings wonderfully, but occassionally I'll sit here fiddling with the controls for hours unable to remove the fizziness. The Mark V is biased warmer to produce an output of SC-90 watts, AB-45 watts, and Single-Ended A-10 watts, similar to the Lone Star. The IIC+ also had an improved effects loop. I like an amp with great tone you can sink your teeth into, and mesa never did that for me. Here's a recent (11/27/2019) video of my Mark IIC++ at the lowest volume, 0.0 on the master volume. The tonal difference between a Mark IIA, Mark IIB, Mark IIC, Mark IIC+, Mark IIC++, Mark III black dot, Mark III black stripe, Mark III blue stripe, Mark III purple stripe, Mark III green stripe, and Mark III red stripe are ALL minor when compared to the tonal change made when you compare any of those amps set up as a combo with an EV Thank you guys for giving me your opinions. Pull everything except bass, keep the bass on 1-2, put everything else between 7 to 10 except your masters. JavaScript is disabled. 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! No reverb tank, but does have a fan keeping things cool while you JAM!! Mesa later implemented a mod that caused the effects loop to become more transparent, and smoothed out the lead channel, similar to the IIC+'s lead channel. 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