{"product_id":"mesa-boogie-mark-iii-simul-class-3-channel-75-watt-1x12-guitar-combo-1988-blue-stripe-rev-102885804","title":"Mesa Boogie Mark III Simul-Class 3-Channel 75-Watt 1x12\" Guitar Combo 1988 - Blue Stripe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesa Boogie \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark III Blue Stripe Simul-Class 1x12 Combo \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectro-Voice Black Shadow – One Owner From New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA superb example of the legendary \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesa\/Boogie Mark III Blue Stripe Simul-Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, dating from the late 1980s and presented in excellent condition. Remarkably, this amplifier has had just \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone owner from new\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and has clearly been exceptionally well cared for throughout its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandbuilt in Petaluma, California, the Mark III is one of Mesa\/Boogie's most celebrated amplifiers, renowned for its incredible versatility, exceptional build quality and unmistakable high-gain tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is the desirable \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Stripe revision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the later developments of the Mark III circuit, known for its aggressive lead channel, tight low-end response and excellent note definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the sought-after Simul-Class power section, five-band graphic equaliser, onboard spring reverb and a USA-made Electro-Voice Black Shadow speaker, this is a particularly appealing specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Mesa\/Boogie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Mark III Blue Stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Circa 1988–1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e USA – Petaluma, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 1x12 Valve Combo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Section:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Simul-Class with Class A switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Electro-Voice Black Shadow EVM – 200W, 8Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Rhythm 1, Rhythm 2 and Lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEqualisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Five-band graphic EQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverb:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Onboard spring reverb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffects Loop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Multi-voltage export transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e One owner from new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis amplifier is in \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, particularly considering its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original black covering, grille cloth, control panel and hardware have all been exceptionally well preserved, with only minor signs of use consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving remained with the same owner since new, this is a particularly well-kept example of a classic Mesa\/Boogie amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amplifier also comes complete with its \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Mesa\/Boogie protective cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. 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