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A Collection of Mark Series Circuits with Multi-Watt Power
The Mark V: 25 is a low-powered version of Mesa's iconic Mark V amplifier - featuring exact recreations of the classic preamp circuits from the historic range of Mark Series amplifiers. The Mark V: 25 has 2 channels, each with 3 selectable preamp voices to provide access to any tone imaginable. Each channel also features a 10/25-watt switch, letting you dial in the perfect level of headroom and overdrive characteristics. This incredibly compact amp delivers an unbelievable range of tones - perfect for players in any genre.
Channel 1
Covering crystal cleans to mid-range overdrives, channel 1 is a low-gain player's dream. The CLEAN and FAT voices are taken from the Mark V amplifier, featuring a pristine, dynamic clean sound with beautiful depth and clarity. CRUNCH is a crossover sound with a vintage overdrive tone, greatly enhanced by the power amp's low 25-watt rating; this lets you drive the power tubes at manageable volume levels for the rich harmonic content of EL84 tubes being pushed to clip.
Channel 1's mid control also acts as a boost when set above 5, giving you even more drive potential and mid-focussed solo/rhythm tones.
Channel 2
Channel 2 takes you from mid-overdrive through to modern high-gain sounds. MK.IIC mode is an exact recreation of the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ LEAD MODE, providing blistering mid-range focus for a cutting solo tone or a crisp rhythm sound for rock.
MK.IV mode is a recreation of the Mark IV's LEAD channel, with a fatter and creamier tone that is perfect for rich-sounding solos and '80s-style high-gain rhythms. This mode performs equally well with low and high gain sounds.
XTREME mode is built for modern players, with a duplicate of the 6L6-loaded MARK V amp's high gain mode - featuring a fast attack, extreme note articulation, and clear note definition for de-tuned riffs and complex chords.
Master EQ and Reverb
A master 5-band EQ gives the ability to radically alter your tone. The EQ section has appeared on all MARK Series amplifiers and can be engaged via footswitch, giving you a handy alternate tone to utilise. This could provide a classic mid-scooped high-gain sound or any number of boosted frequencies to help you cut through the mix. A buffered FX loop and all-tube, long spring reverb lets you integrate your effects pedals and saturate your tone in ambience, with each channel featuring an independent reverb-level control.
Cab Clone
Mesa Boogie's well-established Cab Clone gives you an easy way of getting a pro-quality direct signal, emulating both closed and open back cabs. The Mark Five: 25 also features a headphone and speaker defeat, so you play or record in silence without worrying about mic'ing up a cab.
Reviews
Total Guitar Magazine gave the Mark Five: 25 5 out of 5 stars!
"The new giant-killing amp in a small package...
Despite the Mark Five: 25's long feature list, it's very easy to use and its tones are sensational… The Mark Five: 25 is one of the best small Boogies we've ever heard, which means it's one of the best small amps there is."
Read the full review on the Music Radar Website
About Mesa Boogie
Petaluma-based Mesa Boogie is an American amp manufacturing company, established in 1971 by Randall Smith as a small repair shop. After producing amplifiers for prominent early customers including Carlos Santana and Ron Wood, Mesa Boogie quickly gained a reputation as a high-end amp designer with its iconic Mark Series amplifiers, still produced today. Mesa Boogie is now a prolific company with a key range of amplifiers including the Mark series, the Rectifier series, and the Express line. With players in all genres from progressive metal to blues, rock, jazz, alt-rock and more, Mesa Boogie is widely regarded as one of the ultimate premium amplifier manufacturers.
Stunning cab sound - straight to the mixing desk
If you can't be bothered wiring up to a cab, then you've got the solution built in to the Mesa Boogie Mark 5:35. It includes their fantastic CabClone DI. This cab simulator lets you run straight from the rear panel of the amp to a desk with the authentic sound and feel of a classic Mesa Boogie speaker cab. You can tweak the sonic profile of the simulator too, as it gives you options for closed back or open back sound, as well as ground or lift.
Fantastically balanced sound
If you do decide you want a traditional cab instead of using DI, then you'll struggle to find a better suited cabinet than the Mesa Boogie Custom 2x12 cab included in this package. Its dual 12'' speakers are masterful at communicating your guitar's sound with supreme tonal balance. Bass, mid, and treble frequencies all sound full and superbly rich. As an added bonus, the marine-grade Baltic birch construction means the cab is supremely durable and rugged - totally ready for life on the road.
Specifications
The Mesa Boogie Mark 5:25 Head
- Type: Valve
- Output Power: 25 Watts RMS Max - Switchable 10 or 25 Watts per channel
- Valves: 2 x EL-84 Power Tubes / 6 x 12AX7 Preamp Tubes
- Channels: 2
- Ch. 1 = Clean / Fat/ Crunch
- Ch. 2 = Mk.IIc / Mk.IV / Xtreme
- Controls:
- Channels 1+2: Gain, Treble, Mid (with boost), Bass, Presence, Master, EQ (On/Off/Footswitch), Wattage Output (25/10 Watts)
- Channel 1: Voice - CLEAN/FAT/CRUNCH
- Channel 2: Voice - MK. IIC / MK. IV/ XTREME
- EQ: (Hz) 80, 250, 750, 2200, 6600
- Master: Power, Standby
- Rear: Reverb (Ch1/Ch2), Cab Clone (Closed Back/Open Back), Speaker (On/Off), Lift/Ground
- Footswitchable Functions: Channel Select, EQ
- Connectivity: Guitar In (1/4''), Buffered Serial FX Loop Send/Return, Cab Clone XLR Out, Headphone Out (1/4'')
- Speaker Outputs: 2 x 4 Ohm, 1 x 8 Ohm
- Chassis Material: Aluminium
- Accessories: Included - 2-button footswitch (Ch.1/2, EQ), Fitted Slip Cover
- Dimensions: 8'' H x 14'' W x 8 3/4'' D
- Weight: 7 .48 Kg
Mesa Boogie Custom 2x12 Speaker Cab
- Cabinet Type: Closed Back
- Speaker Size: 12''
- No. of Speakers: 2
- Cabinet Material: Baltic Birch
