Mark IVa -- 1990 Short Head Picture Request

[dunkonu23]

I recently purchased a 1990 Mark IVa. It sounds super, but has some minor cosmetic issues. I was wondering if anyone here having a Mark IVa from 1990 could post some pictures or PM so I can respond with my E-mail address for pictures? The amp is in a standard, black tolex covered cabinet. I'm going to restore the amp to original condition so it's kind of a cool project for me. The amp sounds tremendous so I just want to make it look as hot as it sounds!

Thanks in advance!

Scott

 

[Shep]

if you are after just some pic's..

 

[dunkonu23]

Thanks, Shep!

I'm discovering there are differences in Mark IVa's. Yours has the "Boogie" nameplate as does mine, however mine, based on discoloration had "MESA/BOOGIE" as the front nameplate on it originally. Is this a known thing?

Scott

 

[Shep]

yeah it most likely did.. the person before you most likely changed it.. nothing big..

 

[Aart]

I've owned 2 1992 models and sheps headshell has been changed. The headshell of the C+ next to it looks more like a 1990 Mark IV headshell.

The newer ones have leather corners whereas the 1990 model still has the older classic chrome corners.
Tolex was bronco on older models, taurus on newer models. Grill was fender style black on older models and some new boogie style thing on modern boogies.

 

[dunkonu23]

Thanks for the replies. Yeah.. the name plate was changed. The amp I have has the chrome corner pieces. The tolex on mine is black and it's in really great shape. In fact, after some cleaning, the tolex looks brand new.

I've found some pictures on this board of one, like mine, that was for sale so it looks like I'm on the right track in the restoration.

Scott

 

[Shep]

yeah,My C+ is the original one but my mk IV is from a maverick..

 

[bryan_kilco]

hmm..it seems the layout of channel volumes was slightly different than the newer models.

yours appears to be RYH - 1 LEAD - RHY2

anyone else notice that?

 

[dunkonu23]

The LED's look to be in a different order than on mine... My hard red LED is on the right, next to the EQ.

Scott

 

[HamerFan]

Me thinks it's just a camera artifact. The EQ light looks orangey too. In the fisrt pic, with the amp off, it looks red.

 

[dunkonu23]

Yeah... you're right.

 

[Shep]

yeah, just the photo.. it's all normal..

 

[richb]

if you are after just some pic's..

SWEET color design on the IV bro..