Mesa/Boogie Mark Series

thumb|right|Mesa-Boogie "Mark IV", a guitar combo amplifier The Mesa/Boogie Mark Series is a series of guitar amplifiers made by Mesa Engineering (more commonly known as "Mesa/Boogie"). Originally just referred to as "Boogies", the product line took on the moniker "Mark Series" as newer revisions were put into production. The Mark Series amplifier was Mesa's flagship product until the introduction of the Rectifier series, and the amplifiers are collectable. Quotes about the Mesa/Boogie Mark Series The Mark Series initially formed the basis for modern cascaded high-gain circuits, and with the advent of channel and mode switching (a Mesa/Boogie patent) and wattage switching (yep, that too!) became a powerful and flexible studio tool for generations of musicians. MusicRadar For all the plethora of Boogie amplifiers these days, it’s the hugely versatile Mark Series that began with the Mark I way back in 1972 that still best epitomises the ‘small amp, high power, huge tone’ philosophy on which the company’s reputation was built. These days, due to the phenomenal success of the Dual Rectifier, the ill-informed might dismiss Boogies as machines for heavy metal alone. Five minutes with the new Mark Five combo and it’s clear that they couldn’t be more wrong. If you want a compendium of awesome blues, roots and classic and modern rock tones with the power and versatility to handle virtually any gig, the Mark Five is tough to beat. Not just a great blues amplifier, but a killer amp in almost any context. Chris Vinnicombe of MusicRadar (July 26, 2010) External links Category:Guitar amplifiers