Mk III Questions

[Guitar Adjuster]

Hello,

Don't post here much as I usually hang out a Metro Amps but recently I have gotten more into Boogies. I just purchased a MK III, I think it's a black stripe as there is a small black mark on the back with the initials "MB", the serial # is 16234. It has the EQ, reverb, and the 60/100 switch, loaded with 4 6l6's. It's the head version. Can anyone help me date this thing and what is the best way to get the lead channel to sound identical to a IIC+? Thanks for the help.

Allen

 

[Boogiebabies]

It's probably an 85. The tech date is written in marker on the bottom of the chassis. Being so early, it probably has the big 105 transformer. It is a powerful brute, but as far as the IIC+ tone, you will have to tweak. The Black dot or III + was the first in the series.

Here is a link to the best source of MK III info anywhere, courtesy of Ian.

http://homepage.mac.com/mesaboogie/dot.html

Enjoy.

 

[Guitar Adjuster]

Thanks, great info.

Allen

 

[Bruce Dickenson]

it's the same one I have. I love it. It can hold it's own with almost anything IMO. It's my "Brit-Kicker" Funny as long as Mesa's been around, my Mk III still surprises some people. :twisted: