The Mesa Boogie Mark VII 1x12 combo is an innovative electric guitar amplifier that combines tried-and-tested tube power with modern features, making the Mark VII an ideal amplifier for gigs, studio sessions or home use. Mesa Boogie is regarded as an innovative amp manufacturer and, with the Mark VII, relies on a comprehensive tube amp that is equipped with five 12AX7 tubes in the preamp stage and four 6L6 power amp tubes. With a total of three channels, nine voicings and an output of 90 watts, the amp provides a comprehensive sound base that can be refined with additional features. In addition to a conventional 3-band EQ for treble, mid and bass, a graphic EQ can be used to make further fine adjustments - independently for each channel. Other features of the Mark VII combo include four speaker inputs (two 4 Ohm and two 8 Ohm), an FX loop, MIDI IN and
The Mesa Boogie Mark VII 1x12 combo has five 12AX7 tubes in the preamp and four 6L6 tubes for the power amp, guaranteeing a rich analogue sound and an output of 90 watts. In addition, the BIAS value can be switched from 6L6 to EL34 via a toggle switch. If the Boogie amp is mainly used in the studio or at home, the output can be reduced to either 45 or 25 watts. With nine selectable voicings, the Mark VII can control a wide range of sounds that are split across three channels. The range of voicings extends from clean, fat and crunch to strong high-gain distortion. The Mark VII therefore acts as a true playground for hard rock and metal, shining with warm clean sounds and crunchy crunch tones at the same time.
Channel 1: Clean, Fat, Crunch
Channel 2: Fat, Crunch, Mark VII
Channel 3: Mark IIB, Mark IIC+, Mark IV
In addition to the conventional EQ controls for treble, mid and bass, the front of the Mark VII features a separate graphic EQ that can be used to adjust additional sound subtleties. Further highlights of the amp are numerous modern features that allow the Mark VII to be used in a variety of ways. Firstly, the amp has MIDI IN and MIDI THRU/OUT as well as CabClone IR on the rear panel, which can be used as a DI interface via Direct Out or a USB output and provides a flexible option for direct miking - plus a headphone output for silent sessions. Overall, the Mark VII 1x12 combo focuses on flexibility and user comfort, whereby the combination of tried-and-tested tube power and modern features offers an unmistakable sound and practical handling.