Mesa/Boogie Mark Five: 25 Black Bronco Guitar Tube Amplifier Head

Mesa's Mark Five:25 squeezes the saturated sound of a full-sized Mark V into an ultra-portable head, complete with three voices per each of its two channels.

Overview

The MARK FIVE: 25, now in a 16.5 lbs., 14" wide head delivers two channels, six modes, and essentially a "greatest hits" collection of Mesa's renowned Mark Series preamp circuits served up with a brash attitude packaged into an unbelievably small format!

In this small but mighty 25-watt incarnation, the sounds and attributes that make MARK Series amps so popular on stage and in the studio are not only shrunk to their smallest possible physical size, but are also further refined and improved. The gorgeous sparkling cleans and soaring high gain lead sounds have made the jump successfully across output tube platforms and an exciting timbre of the MARK Series voice is created here in the MARK FIVE: 25's EL84 Duet. Brighter, tighter, more shredding in the top end, a bit more forgiving in feel, and exceedingly more clip-able, the MARK FIVE: 25 is right on time.

- Thoroughbred Stock. The Mark IIC+, Mark IV and Mark V Are All Here:
The MARK FIVE: 25 is born of thoroughbred stock that carries worldwide accolades and is still setting trends with top artists many decades after its unveiling. The MARK FIVE: 25, like the MARK V, is really a collection of iconic amplifiers. There are far too many circuits and sounds to think of it as merely an amp -- it's a living history of MESA/Boogie! From the groundbreaking MARK I that introduced the world to high-gain with its cascading preamp, to the MARK II, the world's first high-gain Dual Mode Channel Switching amplifier, and its later siblings… read more that introduced Simul-Class power.

From the MARK III that ushered in the era of three Channel foot switching performance, to the MARK IV which gave all that power individual control, the MARK V (and now the FIVE: 25) is the embodiment of guitar-amp evolution that started at Boogie back in 1969. Packing the legendary preamp tone, stylistic versatility, and aggressiveness of the MARK IIC+, MARK IV and MARK V, the new MARK FIVE: 25 combines the power of the most famous Mark Series preamps with the exclusive Dyna-Watt 2xEL84 power section to create a Mark Series amp of unprecedented portability, clip-ability, and high-speed, tactile expressiveness.

The MARK FIVE: 25 unveils an exciting version of a classic. A bit more chime, shred, and slightly tucked low end that is perfect, even perhaps preferable for some, surprises you here in a package you have to hear to believe and just can't help but smile upon. Whether introducing the MARK heritage to a new generation of low wattage devotees or fulfilling the ultra-portable tone dreams of steadfast MARK Series fans, the MARK FIVE: 25 has got what it takes to inspire and fuel your passion in the most manageable package ever!

Specs

- Amp Type: Tube
- Rectifier Type: Silicon Diodes
- Preamp Tubes: 6x Mesa 12AX7
- Power Amp Tubes: 2x Mesa EL-84
- Maintenance Free Fixed Bias: Yes
- Wattages Quick Reference: 10 or 25 Watts - Channel Assignable
- Power Amp Details Class Wattage: Mesa's Patented Multi-Watt (Patent 7,602,927) Power Amp, featuring Dyna-Watt technology, providing two power levels, each with different wiring configurations (Pentode/Triode) via two 10/25 Watt Power Switches: Choose from 2 power tubes operating in Class A/B Triode for lush harmonics and a sweet, liquid feel at lower volumes, producing 10 Watts or; 2 tubes operating in Mesa's proprietary Dyna-Watt(TM) Class A/B Pentode for maximum power, punch and clarity, producing 25 Watts
- Number of Style Modes: Six
- Number of Style Modes Per Channel: Three
- Channel Controls: Each Channel features Independent 3-Position Style Mode Switch, 10/25 Watt Multi-Watt Switch, Gain, Treble, Mid/Boost* (Ch 1), Mid (Ch 2), Bass, Presence, Reverb (back panel), Master and Graphic EQ Assignment Switch (On, Off or Footswitchable) - *The Mid/Boost Control on Channel 1 doubles as a standard Mid Control when set between 0 to 5 and turns into a Variable Gain Boost when set from 5 to 10
- Graphic Eq And/or Contour: Selectable 5-Band Graphic EQ (Footswitchable, Channel Assignable or Off)
- Reverb Effects Bypass Options: All-Tube, Spring Reverb with Independent Channel Controls
- Effects Loop Bypass Options: Fully Buffered Series FX Loop
- Speaker Outputs: One 8 Ohm and Two 4 Ohm
- Cabinet Simulation Direct Live recording Output: Built-in Mesa CabClone Cab Simulator with Internal Amp Load & Headphone Output - Featuring Closed Back & Open Back Cabinet Simulations, Speaker On/Off and Ground Lift Switches
- Internal Amp Load For Speakerless Performance: Yes (see Cabinet Simulation for more information)
- Headphone Output: Yes (see Cabinet Simulation for more information)
- Footswitch: Included - 2 Button Footswitch (Ch. 1/2 & EQ)
- Slip Cover: Included - Fitted Slip Cover
- Cabinet Material: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
- Finish: Black Bronco Vinyl
- Weight: 16.5 Lbs.
- Height: 8"
- Width: 14"
- Depth: 8 3/4"

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 24.7 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 22 x 17 x 11 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 2.MM.AB