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Condition: Used, Mint
This Mesa Boogie Mark VII Rackmount Amplifier Head features a 3-channel, 9-mode all-tube architecture powered by five 12AX7 preamp tubes and four 6L6 (or EL34) power tubes. Driven by Mesa's Simul-Class power amp with channel-assignable Multi-Watt technology (25W, 45W, or 90W), it spans classic Clean, Fat, Crunch, Mark VII, Mark IIB, Mark IIC+, and Mark IV voicings. Onboard features include a footswitchable 5-band Graphic EQ, all-tube long spring reverb, a tube-buffered FX loop, and a built-in CabClone IR unit with an internal load for silent, speakerless recording. Hardware includes full MIDI integration (256 presets), USB-C editing, and balanced XLR direct outputs, all housed in a rackmount chassis built for seamless studio or touring integration.
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A Magnum Opus of Tone
The MARK VII™ is the “Magnum Opus” of Randall Smith’s 50+ year career in visionary amp design. This model takes that knowledge, history, innovation, and performance and distills it into the simplest, most versatile, and smallest 90-watt Mark Series amplifier ever. The 3 Channel, 9 Mode Preamp, coupled with our legendary Simul-Class™ Power section that offers three distinct characters across its three wattage ranges, creates a new Mark icon in terms of adaptability, soulful tube Tone, and magic feel that will serve any discerning player well.
The long-awaited “Simul Seven” leapfrogs its predecessor, the Mark Five, and the secret Mark Six prototype to arrive at the most power-packed Boogie® Mark model ever in terms of Tone, flexibility, compact design, and interfacing. This do-it-all Tone machine delivers legendary Mark performance and adds two new sounds; the throwback yet infamous Mark IIB and a new modern high-gain Mode full of character and attitude aptly named Mark VII.
Joined by iconic features that put Boogies at the top of the dream list, such as on-board Graphic EQ, lush Reverb, a seamless Effects Loop, and innovative Power switching, the Mark VII showcases our CabClone IR™ DI Direct Interface. With identical features and great sounding IRs from our standalone CabClone IR, this built-in version allows individual assignment of 8 Rectifier® and Boogie Cabinets per Channel for unmatched tunability of Direct sounds.
The Mark VII is the next Chapter in the Boogie Book of Tone and offers discerning players analog, all-tube sound, Soul, and feel in a smaller, more compact, yet more comprehensive package. With a focus on perfecting icons, bringing back beloved classics, and introducing new realms of modern high gain, all while improving the interface and the performance across all mediums, the Mark VII offers inspiration and freedom across all musical styles. This extraordinary amplifier is available in Head, 1x12 Combo, and Rackmount Head formats.
Wattage: Multi-Watt™ 25, 45, or 90 (Channel Assignable)
Channels & Modes: 3 Channels / 9 Modes
Mode Voicings styles: Ch. 1 = Clean, Fat, or Crunch Ch. 2 = Fat, Crunch, or Mark VII™ Ch. 3 = Mark IIB™, Mark IIC+™, or Mark IV™
Graphic Eq Reverb Fx Solo: Graphic EQ, Reverb, FX Loop, CabClone IR
Foot switchable Functions: Ch. 1, 2, 3, Reverb, FX Loop, & Graphic EQ
Speakers Impedance: n/a
Amp Type: Tube
Rectifier Type: Silicon Diodes
Rectifier Tubes: n/a
Variac PowerSwitch: n/a
Preamp Tubes: 5x Mesa 12AX7
Power Amp Tubes: 4x Mesa 6L6 (or EL34)
Maintenance Free Fixed Bias: Yes
Wattages Quick Reference: 25, 45, or 90 Watts - Channel Assignable - See Power Amp Details for more information
Built In Power Amp Attenuation: n/a
Power Amp Details Class Wattage:
MESA/Boogie's exclusive Simul-Class™ Power Amp featuring Multi-Watt™ (Patent 7,602,927) with Incremental Wattage Reduction (Patent 9,917,560) which provide three power and two operating-class options that are channel assignable via 25/45/90 Watt Power Switches: Choose 2 power tubes operating in Class A Triode, producing 25 Watts - 2 tubes running in Class A Pentode, producing 45 Watts, or 4 tubes running in MESA/Boogie’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.
Number Of Style Modes: Nine
Number Of Style Modes Per Channel: Three
Channel Controls:
Each Channel features: Independent 3-Position Style Mode Switch, Graphic EQ Assignment Switch (On, Off or Footswitchable), Patented Watt Multi-Watt™ 90/45/25 Power Amp Switch, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, & Master Controls, Reverb (Footswitchable) and an 8-Position CabClone IR Select Control (back-panel)
Graphic Eq And/or Contour: Selectable 5-Band Graphic EQ (Footswitchable, Channel Assignable or Off)
Reverb Effects Bypass Options: Footswitchable, All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb with Independent Channel Controls
Effects Loop Bypass Options: Tube-Buffered FX Loop (Footswitchable)
Global Output Level Control: n/a
Global Solo Level Control: n/a
True Bypass Options: n/a
External Switching Jack Options And/or Midi:
MIDI Switchable/Programmable via Control Change and Program Change messages, with 256 Preset Location (MIDI IN, MIDI Thru/Out, MIDI Channel, & Store Switches) – Controls Channels 1, 2, 3, Reverb, FX Loop, & Graphic EQ
Speaker Outputs: Two 8 Ohm and Two 4 Ohm
Cabinet Simulation Direct Live recording Output:
Built-in, channel assignable, MESA CabClone™ IR Cab Simulator featuring 8 MESA Cabinet IRs, USB Connection for IR transfers, Internal Amp Load for cabinet-free use, Input Level Control, IR Balanced XLR Direct Output, (Dry) Line Output (Uncompensated, +4db Direct Line Output for external cab sim/IR use, Re-Amping, etc.), Headphone Output, IR Output Level Control, & Ground/Lift Switch
Internal Amp Load For SpeakerLess Performance: Yes (see Cabinet Simulation for more information)
Headphone Output: Yes (see Cabinet Simulation for more information)
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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