Mesa Mark III stripes....

Mailman1971

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Ok, are they all the same?
I am a noob on the Mesa Mark III series. Only what I read.
I had a chance to hear a Blue stripe one in person and it sounded FN KILLER! :rock:
It was super tight and crunchy and just had a GREAT TONE to it.
We rocked that amp at about Gig levels in the store.....
Now....how does the purple, red, black and no-stripe match up?
Looking for Metal tones.
Not too worried about 'pristine' cleans at the least.
any input is greatly appreciated.

Rock on guys.........


Dan
 
Thanks!! :thumbsup:
So it seems from the Red thru the Green are the HOT ones?
I know that Blue stripe one I played was a Monster!
I keep seeing Purple stripes on Ebay going fairly cheap but the description seems as if its not as Gainy as the Blue stripers.
Has anyone here owned any of the Green red or Purple ones?
 
I researched the markIIIs a while back, that's when I found that link and saved it for references. I also read that the green stripes are practically markIVs, well as close as you can get while still being a markIII :LOL: :LOL: . I also think I read they're the only ones with simul class....I think.
 
Im actually on the prowl for a III as we speak. Your right. one hell of an amp for under a grand
 
There was a Purple stripe for $699 buy it now yesterday on Ebay.
gone this morning....
What a deal eh?
I just wonder how much 'weaker' the purple is then the Blue or the Red or Green?
Most of the times I see the Purple stripes on Ebay.
There is a Blue Stripe now for 1300 with a Cab. But shipping is 165...
 
I would suggest going over to the boogie board, you'll definitely find what you're lookin for over there. Last time I checked they had a few markIIIs up for sale and some of them have already been modded too. I've got dibs when you sell it :LOL: :LOL:
 
I've been gassing for a markIII for years and for some reason I've wound up with all kinds of other more expensive amps and elaborate rack setups and I just haven't picked up the only damn amp I want :doh: Im going to get one soon :thumbsup:
 
If I dont click with the Rivera KR7(still havent played it yet)
I am going after a Mark III hardcore.........
But today is my 1st time going to play the KR7....High hopes for that amp! :rock:
 
My head is a Red Stripe. Gigged with it the other night and it just ooozes so much low end thump and chug that it makes your metal loins quiver :D

Don't know about the others, except for the black stripe (same as no stripe). If you can find an early Black stripe, it might have the left over 105 transformers in it and is close to a IIC+.

Just make sure you get one that is Simulclass and graphic EQ.



Steve
 
I have owned a Dual Rec and liked it but didnt LOVE it.
The tone I heard from that Blue stripe Mark III was jaw dropping.
I still want to get one really bad but have to see how things go with this New amp I got.
Seems that the Marks can be had at a decent price with incredible tone.
I know the EQ is a must but what is simuclass?
 
I took this from the net...

In Simul-Class, the amp must use two 6L6s in the inner tube sockets for 60 watts Class A/B, and two EL-34s (or 6L6s) in the outer sockets for 15 or 25 watts in Class A. So, on a Mark III Simul-Class amp, when the switch is UP ("Simul-Class"), you get 75/85 watts. This is all four power tubes. Switch DOWN ("Class A"), is 15 watts. Only the outer pair is on.
 
as a new mark III owner in the honeymoon stages right now, i highly suggest getting one!
remember, as the link says...the stripes are just revisions in a long history of a single amp. they are all GREAT
 
Man, I don't remember how many watts the coliseums are but I think they're something outrageous like 180 watts :shocked: Im pretty sure that's a great deal, I just saw another thread and they were talking about how the coliseums are somewhat rare and they only made a few hundred or something.
 
Well with me I never know what amp will be rolling home in the future.
I have a STRONG interest in these Mark III's the past few months.... ;)
 
Seems like to me like the markIII will be a keeper, all I ever hear about them is how great their lead tone is and how heavy they are.....really makes me want one :LOL: :LOL:
 
I have heard.....owned....played alot of amps. When I heard that Blue stripe with a maximizer running in the effect loop cranked at gig level.....it was jaw dropping!
:yes:

Well for me it was for the style of music I like. May not be that way for everyone but for me it was. I ended up buying the New Engl Fireball 100 shortly after that but that gut feeling I had telling me to buy a Mesa Mark III. Should of went with that feeling.... ;)

Oh well.....just flipping amps still and having fun!
Thats what its all about. I dont take gear seriously. Its only gear and can be purchased again. Unless it has sentimental value.....it all comes and goes.
I guess I have a warped outlook but hey.....

It's Only Rock -n- roll folks..... :rock:
 
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