Today, we’re putting the MESA/Boogie® Mark IIC+ to the test with a Gibson 70s Explorer in D Standard tuning, no talking, just straight-up playing.
The tones are dialed in and captured using a Royer R-121 ribbon microphone and a Shure SM57 dynamic microphone, carefully positioned to bring out the sound of the Celestion C90 speakers in the cabinet.
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This series is all about showcasing the MESA/Boogie® Mark IIC+ paired with different Gibson guitars to pull out the hard rock heavy metal tones this amp is famous for. Check back weekly for new playthroughs!
Watch the full MESA/Boogie® Mark IIC+ playlist to see how this legendary amp has been faithfully recreated, capturing the vibe of the original from the 1980s. Whether it’s crushing distortion, gritty blues tones, or clean sounds, we’ve got tips to help you get the most out of your Mark IIC+.
The Mark IIC+ is pure “vintage Boogie®” and based on the original Mark II™ (now called the Mark II-A) design, the world’s first “Dual Mode” amplifier containing independent performance modes dedicated to clean and overdrive sounds. The IIC+ model represents the 3rd generation of that game-changing single channel/dual mode layout and includes all the refinements made to that original format over its nearly five influential years.
Out of production for four decades, we welcome back this icon and celebrate its impact on the incredible guitar heroes and timeless recordings they made during one of rock guitar’s biggest decades. The Mark IIC+ legacy is one we don’t take lightly or for granted, and recreating it in today’s world with today’s available components and rigorous worldwide Compliance Regulations was no easy feat. However, we are just as proud and excited about this iteration as we were about the first one that was produced for less than two years, four decades ago.
There’s no longer a need to chase vintage relics. The Mark IIC+ is the amp you’ve been looking for. Offering the fire, articulation, and nuanced tones the original was known for. Backed by 40 years of iconic tone and a devoted following, it’s truly a mythical amp.
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