Over 40 Years of Randall Smith's Innovation in One Amp
It took years of Randall Smith's experience designing high-performance tube amplifiers to get this much TONE under one roof and keep it easy to dial. More than a collection of amplifiers, the MARK V™ is a result of MESA's® many contributions to amp design and a tribute to the evolution of electric guitar tone.
The MARK V™ is really a collection of amplifiers. There are far too many circuits and sounds to think of it as merely a single amp. From the groundbreaking MARK I™ that introduced the world to high gain with its cascading preamp, to the Mark II™, the world’s first high-gain Dual Mode Channel Switching amplifier and its later siblings that introduced Simul-Class™ power. From the MARK III™ that ushered in the era of 3-channel footswitching performance, to the MARK IV™, which gave all this power individual control, the MARK V is the embodiment of years of MESA innovations.
THEY'RE ALL HERE: the MARK I, the MARK IIC+, the MARK IV…all these are faithful recreations that benefit from our decades of refinement and leave many saying they're better than the originals! You’ll also find some new Brit-inspired circuits here that rival these classic Boogie® sounds and are destined to become iconic on their own merit.
9 AMPLIFIERS IN 1 WITH 9 PATENTS DEFINING YEARS OF INNOVATION
9 Amplifiers in 1: A lifetime investment. No less than 9 patents stand guard over your Tone, ensuring your investment will be protected and your amp will hold its value (MARK IICs and MARK IVs still sell for more than their original purchase price). Beware of imitators! Fine musical instruments never go out of style and the Mark V is no exception.
Like its predecessor, the MARK IV—in steady production for over 19 years—the MARK V is an investment in your musical future. The 9 preamps and 3 power amps it contains trace their roots back to the beginnings of amplified guitar. Yet while their lineage is time-tested, the performance they unleash is cutting edge. This collection of amps will propel you through any musical style and project, and band any era of your development with confidence and command.
3 FOOTSWITCHABLE CHANNELS, 3 MODES PER CHANNEL
3 distinct Channels present the 3 footswitchable sounds in a simple to dial platform, but don't let that fool you… beneath each set of controls lies another layer of performance. Each preamp Channel contains 3 distinct Modes that are controlled by a simple mini-toggle MODE switch found in the upper left corner of each Channel, which is responsible for the voicing of each Channel.
MULTI-WATT™ POWER
The Mark V features our popular channel assignable Multi-Watt™ Power that determines the amount (wattage) and type (configuration) of power each preamp Channel will be coupled with to create a classic sound via independent channel switches. Any amplifier's sound is 50% preamp and 50% power, so these switches are responsible for a large part of a given Channel's personality and feel. The choices repeat for all 3 Channels, and they are 90W, 45W, and 10 W. Using the switch is simple: just select the power/feel you want for each Channel, keeping in mind that the greatest headroom, focus, and authority will always be found in the 90-watt position.
ICONIC BOOGIE® 5-BAND GRAPHIC EQ
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! The mini-toggle within each Channel (center mini-toggle) allows you to decide whether you want the EQ on all the time in that Channel, off all the time, or activated by the EQ button on the Footswitch.
A separate set of mini toggles to select SLIDERS or PRESET for each Channel (located in the left side of the Graphic EQ section) allows you to select whether you will use the actual SLIDERS to shape your individual EQ curve or, a PRESET contour based on the ever-popular "V" curve. The ability to choose between these two options when assigning the Graphic EQ to your sounds gives you ultimate flexibility when dedicating the Channels. By combining subtle blends of the Tone controls with the EQ options, virtually any sound you can imagine is at your fingertips.
LEGENDARY SIMUL-CLASS™ POWER
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. The Mark V proudly carries that legacy forward with 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-Class lead tone is the quintessential single-note solo sound that is best described with a human trait…VOCAL.
The MARK V provides access an unprecedented number of tone-shaping features. At first glance, it might seem a little intimidating but with a second look, you’ll discover that it’s very intuitive, as each channel has the same basic features repeated - Once you know one, you basically know them all. Better yet, we designed the Mark V to deliver exceptional, fast and easy “plug-and-play” convenience. You’ll be amazed by the instant tonal gratification from each channel, as well as its ease of tonal “dial-ability” to find YOUR signature sound.
Available in Head and 1x12 Combo formats and with so many innovative features, the Mark V may well just be our most versatile amplifier to date. Visit a dealer today and hear the magic of the MARK V, as there is truly no other like it.
Specifications
Quick overview
Quick overview
available formats: Head & 1x12 Combo
channels modes: 3 Channels / 9 Modes
dimensions: 18 3/4 H x 22 3/4 W x 11 1/2 D
Foot Switchable Functions: Ch. 1, 2, 3, Solo, Reverb, FX Loop, Graphic EQ, Mute
graphic eq reverb fx solo: Graphic EQ, Reverb, FX Loop & Solo
Mode Voicings Styles: Ch. 1 = Clean, Fat or Tweed Ch. 2 = Edge, Crunch or Mark I™ Ch. 3 = Mark IIC+™, Mark IV™ or Extreme
power tube type: 4x Mesa 6L6 (or EL-34)
speakers impedance: 1 - 8 Ohm Celestion Custom 90 / Total Load = 8 Ohms
wattage: Multi-Watt™ 10, 45 or 90 (Channel Assignable)
weight: 65 Lbs.
Features
Features
amp type: Tube
bias switch for alternate power tubes types: Bias Select for 6L6 or EL-34
channel controls: Each Channel features Independent 3-Position Style Mode Switch, Graphic/Contour EQ Assignment Switch (On, Off or Footswitchable), 90/45/10 Watt Multi-Watt™ Switch, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Master, Footswitchable or Auto-Assignable Contour Depth Control, Footswitchable Reverb Control, Patented Rectifier Tracking™ (Auto-selects Tube for all 10 Watt Modes, Diode for all 90 Watt Modes, selectable Tube or Diode for 45 Watt Modes on Channels 1 and 2, Diode for 45 Watt Mode on Channel 3 - Patent 7,193,458) - Normal/Bold Switch on Channel 1, Normal/Thick Switch on Channel 2 (Mark I Mode only), Normal/Bright Switch & Pentode/Triode Switch on Channel 3
chassis material: Aluminum
convection or fan cooling: Fan Cooled with On/Off Switch
effects loop bypass options: Fully Buffered Series FX Loop w/Send Level Control - Footswitchable, Channel Assignable or True Bypassable - See True-Bypass Options below for more information
external switching jack options andor midi: External Switching Jacks for Channels 2, 3 (Ch. 1 is default), EQ & Solo
global output level control: Yes (Over all channels when activated) - See True-Bypass Options below for more information
global solo level control: Yes (Over each channel when activated) - See True-Bypass Options below for more information
graphic eq andor contour: Selectable 5-Band Graphic EQ and Contour (Footswitchable, Channel Assignable or Off)
maintenance free fixed bias: Yes
number of footswitchable channels or modes: Three Channels
number of style modes: Nine
power amp details class wattage: Mesa's exclusive Simul-Class™ Power Amp featuring Multi-Watt™ (Patent 7,602,927) and Duo-Class™ (Patent 7,173,488) technologies which provide three power and three operating-class options that are channel assignable via 10/45/90 Watt Power Switches: Choose 2 power tubes operating in pure vintage Class A (single-ended), producing 10 Watts - 2 tubes running in time-honored Class A/B producing 45 Watts or 4 tubes running in Mesa’s legendary Simul-Class Power that blends the best of Class A and Class A/B simultaneously to produce 90 Watts of pure tonal magic
power amp tubes: 4x Mesa 6L6 (or EL-34)
preamp tubes: 7x Mesa 12AX7
rectifier tubes: 1x Mesa 5U4
rectifier type: Selectable Dual Rectification (Ch 1 & 2 - 45 watt modes) with Patented Recto Tracking™ (Patent 7,193,458). Recto Tracking™ auto-matches the correct Rectifier compliment for the number of Power Tubes in use. 10 Watt Modes = Tube Rectification, 45 Watt Mode = Selectable Tube or Silicon Diode Rectification on Channels 1 & 2 - Silicon Diode only on Channel 3, 90 Watt Mode = Silicon Diode Rectification.
reverb effects bypass options: Footswitchable, All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb with Independent Channel Controls (back panel)
slave output: Yes with Level Control
speaker outputs: Two 8 Ohm and Two 4 Ohm
true bypass options: True-Bypass Switch removes FX Loop, Output & Solo Level Controls
tuner output: Yes (back panel) with Footswitchable Mute
types of style modes per channel: Ch. 1 = Clean, Fat or Tweed Ch. 2 = Edge, Crunch or Mark I™ Ch. 3 = Mark IIC+™, Mark IV™ or Extreme
variac power switch: Full/Tweed Power Switch
wattages quick reference: 10, 45 or 90 Watts - Channel Assignable - See Power Amp Details for more information
Cabinet features
Cabinet features
cabinet material: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
casters: Included - Track-Loc™ Removable Casters
custom finish options: See Custom Finish Gallery
speakers impedance: 1 - 8 Ohm Celestion Custom 90 / Total Load = 8 Ohms
standard finish options no extra cost: Black Bronco Vinyl, Black Jute Grille, Black Handle & Corners
Accessories
Accessories
footswitch: Included - 4x4 - 8 Button Footswitch (Bottom Row: Ch. 1, Ch. 2, Ch. 3 & Solo - Top Row: Reverb, FX Loop, EQ & Tuner Mute)
slip cover: Included - Fitted Slip Cover
Weights and dimensions
Weights and dimensions
depth: 11 1/2
height: 18 3/4
weight: 65 Lbs.
width: 22 3/4
Model: 1.MV1.AB.CO
Mesa/Boogie Mark V 1x12 Combo, Black Bronco
Mesa/Boogie Mark V 1x12 Combo, Black Bronco
Custom Configured Options Available
Custom Configured Options Available
Give us a call at the Gibson Garage London to build your Custom Configured amplifier. +44 20 4570 5400
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty
Shop and play with confidence knowing that your amplifier is protected by our limited 5-year warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .
Hand-wired in California
Hand-wired in California
Every MESA/Boogie amplifier has been hand-wired in the same Petaluma, California, facility for more than 45 years.
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
For a limited time only, receive a three-month subscription to the Gibson App for free with the purchase of this product. Click here to learn more about the Gibson App.
Over 40 Years of Randall Smith's Innovation in One Amp
It took years of Randall Smith's experience designing high-performance tube amplifiers to get this much TONE under one roof and keep it easy to dial. More than a collection of amplifiers, the MARK V™ is a result of MESA's® many contributions to amp design and a tribute to the evolution of electric guitar tone.
The MARK V™ is really a collection of amplifiers. There are far too many circuits and sounds to think of it as merely a single amp. From the groundbreaking MARK I™ that introduced the world to high gain with its cascading preamp, to the Mark II™, the world’s first high-gain Dual Mode Channel Switching amplifier and its later siblings that introduced Simul-Class™ power. From the MARK III™ that ushered in the era of 3-channel footswitching performance, to the MARK IV™, which gave all this power individual control, the MARK V is the embodiment of years of MESA innovations.
THEY'RE ALL HERE: the MARK I, the MARK IIC+, the MARK IV…all these are faithful recreations that benefit from our decades of refinement and leave many saying they're better than the originals! You’ll also find some new Brit-inspired circuits here that rival these classic Boogie® sounds and are destined to become iconic on their own merit.
9 AMPLIFIERS IN 1 WITH 9 PATENTS DEFINING YEARS OF INNOVATION
9 Amplifiers in 1: A lifetime investment. No less than 9 patents stand guard over your Tone, ensuring your investment will be protected and your amp will hold its value (MARK IICs and MARK IVs still sell for more than their original purchase price). Beware of imitators! Fine musical instruments never go out of style and the Mark V is no exception.
Like its predecessor, the MARK IV—in steady production for over 19 years—the MARK V is an investment in your musical future. The 9 preamps and 3 power amps it contains trace their roots back to the beginnings of amplified guitar. Yet while their lineage is time-tested, the performance they unleash is cutting edge. This collection of amps will propel you through any musical style and project, and band any era of your development with confidence and command.
3 FOOTSWITCHABLE CHANNELS, 3 MODES PER CHANNEL
3 distinct Channels present the 3 footswitchable sounds in a simple to dial platform, but don't let that fool you… beneath each set of controls lies another layer of performance. Each preamp Channel contains 3 distinct Modes that are controlled by a simple mini-toggle MODE switch found in the upper left corner of each Channel, which is responsible for the voicing of each Channel.
MULTI-WATT™ POWER
The Mark V features our popular channel assignable Multi-Watt™ Power that determines the amount (wattage) and type (configuration) of power each preamp Channel will be coupled with to create a classic sound via independent channel switches. Any amplifier's sound is 50% preamp and 50% power, so these switches are responsible for a large part of a given Channel's personality and feel. The choices repeat for all 3 Channels, and they are 90W, 45W, and 10 W. Using the switch is simple: just select the power/feel you want for each Channel, keeping in mind that the greatest headroom, focus, and authority will always be found in the 90-watt position.
ICONIC BOOGIE® 5-BAND GRAPHIC EQ
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! The mini-toggle within each Channel (center mini-toggle) allows you to decide whether you want the EQ on all the time in that Channel, off all the time, or activated by the EQ button on the Footswitch.
A separate set of mini toggles to select SLIDERS or PRESET for each Channel (located in the left side of the Graphic EQ section) allows you to select whether you will use the actual SLIDERS to shape your individual EQ curve or, a PRESET contour based on the ever-popular "V" curve. The ability to choose between these two options when assigning the Graphic EQ to your sounds gives you ultimate flexibility when dedicating the Channels. By combining subtle blends of the Tone controls with the EQ options, virtually any sound you can imagine is at your fingertips.
LEGENDARY SIMUL-CLASS™ POWER
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. The Mark V proudly carries that legacy forward with 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-Class lead tone is the quintessential single-note solo sound that is best described with a human trait…VOCAL.
The MARK V provides access an unprecedented number of tone-shaping features. At first glance, it might seem a little intimidating but with a second look, you’ll discover that it’s very intuitive, as each channel has the same basic features repeated - Once you know one, you basically know them all. Better yet, we designed the Mark V to deliver exceptional, fast and easy “plug-and-play” convenience. You’ll be amazed by the instant tonal gratification from each channel, as well as its ease of tonal “dial-ability” to find YOUR signature sound.
Available in Head and 1x12 Combo formats and with so many innovative features, the Mark V may well just be our most versatile amplifier to date. Visit a dealer today and hear the magic of the MARK V, as there is truly no other like it.
Specifications
Quick overview
Quick overview
available formats: Head & 1x12 Combo
channels modes: 3 Channels / 9 Modes
dimensions: 18 3/4 H x 22 3/4 W x 11 1/2 D
Foot Switchable Functions: Ch. 1, 2, 3, Solo, Reverb, FX Loop, Graphic EQ, Mute
graphic eq reverb fx solo: Graphic EQ, Reverb, FX Loop & Solo
Mode Voicings Styles: Ch. 1 = Clean, Fat or Tweed Ch. 2 = Edge, Crunch or Mark I™ Ch. 3 = Mark IIC+™, Mark IV™ or Extreme
power tube type: 4x Mesa 6L6 (or EL-34)
speakers impedance: 1 - 8 Ohm Celestion Custom 90 / Total Load = 8 Ohms
wattage: Multi-Watt™ 10, 45 or 90 (Channel Assignable)
weight: 65 Lbs.
Features
Features
amp type: Tube
bias switch for alternate power tubes types: Bias Select for 6L6 or EL-34
channel controls: Each Channel features Independent 3-Position Style Mode Switch, Graphic/Contour EQ Assignment Switch (On, Off or Footswitchable), 90/45/10 Watt Multi-Watt™ Switch, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Master, Footswitchable or Auto-Assignable Contour Depth Control, Footswitchable Reverb Control, Patented Rectifier Tracking™ (Auto-selects Tube for all 10 Watt Modes, Diode for all 90 Watt Modes, selectable Tube or Diode for 45 Watt Modes on Channels 1 and 2, Diode for 45 Watt Mode on Channel 3 - Patent 7,193,458) - Normal/Bold Switch on Channel 1, Normal/Thick Switch on Channel 2 (Mark I Mode only), Normal/Bright Switch & Pentode/Triode Switch on Channel 3
chassis material: Aluminum
convection or fan cooling: Fan Cooled with On/Off Switch
effects loop bypass options: Fully Buffered Series FX Loop w/Send Level Control - Footswitchable, Channel Assignable or True Bypassable - See True-Bypass Options below for more information
external switching jack options andor midi: External Switching Jacks for Channels 2, 3 (Ch. 1 is default), EQ & Solo
global output level control: Yes (Over all channels when activated) - See True-Bypass Options below for more information
global solo level control: Yes (Over each channel when activated) - See True-Bypass Options below for more information
graphic eq andor contour: Selectable 5-Band Graphic EQ and Contour (Footswitchable, Channel Assignable or Off)
maintenance free fixed bias: Yes
number of footswitchable channels or modes: Three Channels
number of style modes: Nine
power amp details class wattage: Mesa's exclusive Simul-Class™ Power Amp featuring Multi-Watt™ (Patent 7,602,927) and Duo-Class™ (Patent 7,173,488) technologies which provide three power and three operating-class options that are channel assignable via 10/45/90 Watt Power Switches: Choose 2 power tubes operating in pure vintage Class A (single-ended), producing 10 Watts - 2 tubes running in time-honored Class A/B producing 45 Watts or 4 tubes running in Mesa’s legendary Simul-Class Power that blends the best of Class A and Class A/B simultaneously to produce 90 Watts of pure tonal magic
power amp tubes: 4x Mesa 6L6 (or EL-34)
preamp tubes: 7x Mesa 12AX7
rectifier tubes: 1x Mesa 5U4
rectifier type: Selectable Dual Rectification (Ch 1 & 2 - 45 watt modes) with Patented Recto Tracking™ (Patent 7,193,458). Recto Tracking™ auto-matches the correct Rectifier compliment for the number of Power Tubes in use. 10 Watt Modes = Tube Rectification, 45 Watt Mode = Selectable Tube or Silicon Diode Rectification on Channels 1 & 2 - Silicon Diode only on Channel 3, 90 Watt Mode = Silicon Diode Rectification.
reverb effects bypass options: Footswitchable, All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb with Independent Channel Controls (back panel)
slave output: Yes with Level Control
speaker outputs: Two 8 Ohm and Two 4 Ohm
true bypass options: True-Bypass Switch removes FX Loop, Output & Solo Level Controls
tuner output: Yes (back panel) with Footswitchable Mute
types of style modes per channel: Ch. 1 = Clean, Fat or Tweed Ch. 2 = Edge, Crunch or Mark I™ Ch. 3 = Mark IIC+™, Mark IV™ or Extreme
variac power switch: Full/Tweed Power Switch
wattages quick reference: 10, 45 or 90 Watts - Channel Assignable - See Power Amp Details for more information
Cabinet features
Cabinet features
cabinet material: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
casters: Included - Track-Loc™ Removable Casters
custom finish options: See Custom Finish Gallery
speakers impedance: 1 - 8 Ohm Celestion Custom 90 / Total Load = 8 Ohms
standard finish options no extra cost: Black Bronco Vinyl, Black Jute Grille, Black Handle & Corners
Accessories
Accessories
footswitch: Included - 4x4 - 8 Button Footswitch (Bottom Row: Ch. 1, Ch. 2, Ch. 3 & Solo - Top Row: Reverb, FX Loop, EQ & Tuner Mute)
slip cover: Included - Fitted Slip Cover
Weights and dimensions
Weights and dimensions
depth: 11 1/2
height: 18 3/4
weight: 65 Lbs.
width: 22 3/4
Model: 1.MV1.AB.CO
