I'll eventually have one, just as I've owned every Mark to date. But it'll be a while. Today I'm happy with my Mark V 90 and my loaded Mark III Blue Stripe.
I have the MKV long head and blue stripe MKIII long head. Doubt I will ever get rid of them, but I bough a Fractal AxeFXIII and rarely ever turn them on now.
Honestly, I don’t really see the big improvements from the Mark V… I mean, between Mark IV and Mark V, we had a lot of nice improvements, here it seems like we lost Edge, Tweed and Extreme channels. I just don’t really get it why they duplicate FAT and Crunch circuits on Ch 1 & 2. That’s a stupid decision IMHO… not surprising since it’s owned now by Gibson, the masters of bad decisions!
@@Spidouz yeah, I was kind of wondering about the duplicate channels as well since you can get changes to a clean sound with foot pedals for example. Idk, seems like wasted channels.
@@Spidouz It also lost the Mark I mode (replaced by IIB mode I guess), Variac power setting, bold toggle on channel 1, thick Mark I toggle on channel 2, bright toggle on channel 3, global master volume, eq presets, solo boost volume, tube rectifier, class A 10w mode (replaced by class A 25w mode), and class A/B 45w mode (replaced by class A 45 mode). This is an easy skip for IMO an inferior amp to the Mark V.
Priced right out of the gate up at $3500. Damn. My guess is the rest of the line may be matched up in that same range soon. JP2C is still $150 less than this...but had already increased in the last couple years. Pretty sure large production amplifiers are gonna be a $5000 hit in the next handful of years.
After JP2C, didn't think we'd see any more mark amps with only set set of EQ sliders! That's a major bummer. But this looks like it could quite literally be used in any situation for any tone. Bedroom studio, bedoom jam, clean, classic rock, metal, small gig, stadium gig, etc. Really cool.
I bought a Mk5/25 combo 3 years ago and I could not be happier. More than enough versatility & power and tone for days. The thing weighs just 25 lbs, so no busting your back to get it into a club like the old days. I normally will run it with a extension cab (plywood, so it's light weight as well) with a 25 watt 12" greenback so I know I'll have more than enough volume, but even with just the 10" Creamback in the combo, it is fine. I dunno...for $3500 this might be a bit too much for many of us with not a lot of new features.
My little beloved Mark V 25 isn't the flagship Mark anymore, and it gives me so much joy to see these amps evolve. Hope I can own one of these one day soon.
I own a 90 watt Mk V and I love it. Since then the Fillmore, Cali Tweed, Badlander and JP2C have been released all sound KILLER. I was very much anticipating news on the Mark front. I have to say, I'm disappointed. Most of the modes are the same. I'm sure some tweaking was done, but they don't sound that different.
To me it feels like this one and the badlander are great amps but they are purposefully stripping out features to simplify things. Idk if that’s a good thing or not.
@@MrMattsac232 For the Badlander it fits with the Ethos of the Recto series(well, except for the whole no rectifier tube thing...how is it even a recto with no tube!!!), but with the Mark they are deliberately killing what made a Mark a Mark, the flexibility, tone and just overwhelming push/pull options, and INPUT GAIN..they started killing that in the V and have just taken it overboard, the Mark is NOT supposed to be an amp for dummies!!!!!!!(and they say they make the choice for you but in my opinion they HAVE ALWAYS MADE THE WRONG CHOICES>>>I do not use the Mark the way they want it used...I do not set it up to sound muddy and mid loaded as all hell (ala Carlos Santana), I prefer the rock sounding choice with clarity and punch, I do not prefer the gained up lead tone either (I like the option, but prefer the thud of the low input gain rhythm sound attainable with the early marks). They make the choice to highlight one particular sound out of what, ten or eleven unique sounds you could get out of the amp...and they think that is a GOOD THING!!!!FUCK MESA AND RANDALL SMITH FOR THIS!!!!!!! Also they dropped 9 modes to seven and call it a win...what losers. (why would anyone put fat and crunch on two channels...that is stupidity at its height!!!!!) THIS IS A DUMB FUCKING AMP THAT HAS COMPROMISE AND FUCK THE CONSUMER WRITTEN ALL OVER IT!!!!!!!
Modern amp with obsolete, maintenance heavy valve technology. Come on. I am Mark IV owner and would switch it to something that doesn't carry hidden cost of tube replacement. XXI century and we are still stuck with vacuum tubes that need to replaced from time to time, insane.
@@Max_94 I'm talking about analog amplification, not digital modeling. My point is what can be achieved with valve, can be achieved with transistor, cheaper and more reliably. Amp sound is in the pre-amp circuit. Mesa/Boogie also sells vacuum tubes so it's not in their interest to innovate in this direction. I don't think there's anything luxurious in obsolete, faults-prone technology. Are you playing your tube amp of keep it as show piece? I play mine but I'm scared of the day it breaks. And given the reputation Mesa circuits have in amp repair industry.. You are correct in this aspect that there are amp brands that sell well even on 2nd hand market. Mesa/Boogie surely belongs there, so you could treat your valve amp as money investment that doesn't lose its value much or at all. But they can you really affort the risk of playing the thing to break and pay the cost of very expensive repair?
@@reav3rtm I'm very sorry to hear that somebody is forcing you to be "stuck" with a Mark IV. Having owned more than one of those incredible amps over the years, I know first hand how devastating it must be for you. I hope somebody rescues you soon, so you can freely purchase one the many solid state amps, with their modern technology, that have been available since the previous century. Prayers and best wishes for your rescue.
I still have my Mesa Mark Five 35 with matching 2x12 closed back cab. It took me a lifetime to find an amp that would do all genres of music to perfection AND do cleans and dirty tones awesomely. I went through MANY amps in my search and will never sell it. I didnt think it was possible to get great cleans and great dirty tones out of one amp so for many years I used a 5:50 for the great clean headroom and used pedals for dirt, but no longer
As much as I would love to buy another amp and this sounds really good, I can say that between my Mark 5 25 and my TC100 I'm pretty sure I got everything covered, love Mesa
the JP2C with 2 individual GEQs cannot be beat i am afraid. The extra midi switching is a nice touch, it should come as standard for +2k USD amps whichever brand. I am not hearing anything new in the sound or specs wise that would make me want this. Why would you not get a MK5 or a JP2C?
The Cab clone and internal Reactive Load are the big additions here. Looks like a swiss army knife of past Marks with new tech added. Would have been sweet if it had Tweed voicing.
I usually play fender and vox amps but one of the best tones I’ve ever heard in my life was this guy at the beach playing a mark combo and a strat. It was so good. I kinda want one now
My very 1st Boogie was a .22 caliber 1985/86? (worlds loudest 22 watts) followed by a .50 cal w/EL-84's than the -50cal + w/ 6l6's playing a Jackson. I had the "screaming Tubes" tee-shirt in cream color! My best friend ordered a Coloseium 300 that was custom made for him. Loudest grinding amp known to man. I used to call Mesa/Boogie and talk to Kevin. The receptionist was "Georgia" and was awesome!!!
thats maybe the most versatile amp ive ever heard , it has amazing range of tone,from the stones to metallica(im old) ive never owned a boogie,might have to try one. the only other amp i can think of thats this versatile all in one amp type thing would be the 3rd power kitchen sink,but thats a whole different amp
To be honest I like more Mark V. It's huge mistake that Mark VII skipped the Mark I voicing which is found from Mark V. Mark I is so creamy. If you want to have chocolate cake lead you need the Mark I. I am also very sceptical about that the Master volume is missing.
@@antonego8356 the confusion is brought forth by misunderstanding signal flow and improper nomenclature by Mesa. Friedman has it right by naming the “master” volume control as: system volume
As a Boogie fan I am so happy. This basically brings the rich history of the MkII through MkIV into one amp with some really sweet features. Very much a killer amp that I would love to own but where are the new tones? What does Boogie do here that innovates like the amps included in this model? I suppose the point is the versatility in this amp is unparalleled. I'm sure the MkVII is great but there was a missed opportunity IMO. Still would love to play it though!
I read that Randall Smith spent so many hours designing the Mark 6 amp, and with the final product being above and beyond expectations, he decided to jump to Mark 7.
I’m betting Randall developed the VI, and Gibson killed it and replaced it with a VII that’s missing a bunch of features and is cheaper to manufacture. Gibson probably called it the VII to prevent Mesa engineers from revolting.
Big mesa week! First neural dsp and now the mark 7! I have a 25w mark V and it's great, running through a captor X and neural dsp IRs. Really enjoying the neural plugin as well for convenience... Big mesa fan, all my fav songs were done on a combination of dual rect or jp2c+ / mark iv
You really ought to have Doug West keep doing these videos. He’s much better at explaining what’s actually going on, because he knows, and having him out front preserves the credibility and continuity of the brand.
i hear the repair shop is located on the international space station... :) .... lets hope it never breaks down because there is not a shop on earth that knows how to fix one
@@gitarman666 that's the best amp to have man! Congratulations! The mark VII IMO is a modified Mark V.. they just took off what defined the Mark V which was the extreme mode and replaced it with the Mark IIB mode, added cab clone and some other modern features in a chassis that's the size of the JP2C, smaller than the Mark V in terms of size. JP2C is so much more versatile and the channel 3 is literally the creamiest ever! You did the right thing man.. massive congratulations and no, you're not missing out on the Mark VII.
I think they missed a number. No tube rec? No triode mode? No Mark I mode? Also, no solo volume control like the Mark V? The solo volume control is an amazing feature for live performance. On the plus side, the channel cloning is nice. Midi controllable is nice. Definitely will stick to my Mark V.
I've owned and still own only 1 Mesa Amp, the Mark v-35 head, and that has to be the Amp that I'll keep till I go tit's up! I must have searched for 2 yr.'s to finally choose that particular that Swiss Army knife of an Amp, and using a Two Notes Torpedo Captor attenuator with it, saves on replacing windows.
played a Mark V yesterday and couldn't stop for 2 hours straight, was a guest at someones place and he had to kick me out LOL. Hopefully the Mark VII will be my first tube amp purchase and maybe the last.
They skipped from 5 to 7, because that worked so well for Microsoft 😂 Honestly, Petrucci got it right. Channel 2 should have at least a IIC+ mode, so that ch1 is clean, ch2 is rhythm, ch3 is solo. Having a 2nd channel that can only do hard rock at best is kinda useless. This is Mesa/Boogie, it’s supposed to be a metal amp, but it’s… not. I guess John’s signature is still the best version of the Mark series.
Looks like a great amp, but it's missing some features that I love on the Mark V such as: Master Volume (Mark VII has channel volume only), Variac Power Mode & option to use Contour Depth control instead of 5-band EQ.
Looks amazing, but you innovated and gave us dual EQs with the JP2C, no compromise anymore between rhythm and lead sounds, it was a huge improvement and everyone loved it, it's not a feature useful only to JP or Dream Theater-type players, why going back to a single EQ now that you have the design?? Amp could've been perfect, man...
I bought a Mesa Boogie about 13 years ago, and they were expensive then, but now that Gibson have got their grubby little greedy hands on them, they are ridiculously expensive, and out of most people's price range! Is there nothing that Gibson won't kill to make a quid? Bastards!
Sounds good, as always, but for me having a MKV i don't think there's any improvement at all, the JP2C was an improvement overall... now this one meh. I trully don't understand the idea behind this, you could modernize a bit the MKV with a better cab clone and MIDI, idk... since Gibson bought Mesa i'm a bit sad about the years to come and this is an example IMO
Some improvement needed to happen, like moving the channel switching to the front and as a toggle switch, replacing the 1/4” TS jacks with MIDI, and moving the reverb controls up front.
I also love my Mark IV and have been watching what Mesa Boogie has been putting out since I got it new in 2008 in hopes for an upgrade or excellent back up. So far the JP-2C seems to be the only thing that has interested me. Ultimately, I don't care as much about all the features and options as I do about whether I can get that one tone on channel 3 that makes it worth buying. I didn't hear that here at all.
I wish I could say to Mesa: I want a Mk I, Mk IIC+, Mk III, Mk IV, in a small box head. The Texas, California, great quintessaince, skyrocketing flagship of countless hours...ad copy is not making me want to spend $3500.
As a proud owner of the MarkV, I have a few thoughts from what I've seen so far. Due to the redundant modes in channel 2, there are only 7 different amps in this one. I'm okay with just a diode rectifier - seems to work better for me. The new Crunch, MarkIIB and MarkVII modes are intriguing, but this amp doesn't have Tweed nor Edge modes. The mode layout is odd - would prefer Tweed and Edge in this: (e.g. Ch1:Clean/Fat/Tweed Ch2:Edge/Crunch/MarkVII Ch3:MarkIIB/MarkIIc+?/MarkIV) There are no EQ preset knobs so it's either the graphic EQ or nothing. It could be me, but the demos without the EQ seem just a tad dull. Finally, there are no OUTPUT/SOLO knobs. I am glad to see another 90w amp, though. It sounds crazy but the higher wattage transformer is worth the weight.
I just wish it had an over all master volume and solo boost like the Mark V has. Not fun having to level three channels independently when you're in a rush to set up between bands on a gig. Yes, I know I can use a JHS Little Black Box pedal in the effects loop to serve as an overall master volume, but I would much prefer a proper built-in master volume. Even if said master volume wss on the back of the amp, it would be better than no master volume at all.
Agreed Missing that "Solo" feature is a show stopper for me. they have lost the the sale from me on that. That is primarily why I chose Mesa for my amp choice.
@@matthewd6306 It’s not a question of giving up channel volumes for a single master volume. It’s about adding an overall master volume and retaining the individual channel volumes - same as the Mark V has.
if the Mark VII would have kept the Tweed and Edge circuits and the Variac (Tweed Power Mode), it would have been perfect. But without them, I will prefer to stick to the Mark V
It's almost like the Mark VII covers all of the tones I use a Mark V combo & California Tweed 4:40 for now. Now just reissue the V-Twin, Triaxis & Subway Blues.
You nailed it. Amp builders only ever seem to include like 50 of the features I NEED in an amp but then leave out like 2 or 3 and then I'm like "Oh well, guess I'm waiting for something else. Again." Back to my Crate G15XL - killer SCG channel.
I ve sold a Quad PreAmp years ago. There is no other tube guitar sound. No. Played Marshall JCM800, Fender Twins, a POD V2.... but today, at home i use a zoom modeler
@@timothymartin2137 haha right! To be fair, it does sound a tad bit fuller than the V, and the VII has more flexibility but at the expense of not being as versatile as the V.
@@aemosi Fuller than the V...Funny, the VII mode sounds a lot like Marshall (think Crunch on the V, just a tad more gain, like people raved on the V) and fuck me the 2B is a variation on the Mark ! and all they really did was take out extreme mode and drop tweed mode...so drop two modes, add one back with a touch more gain and drop the rectification tube altogether...oh yeah...can;t fucking forget CABCLONE>>>FUCK YOU...again BULLSHIT AMP
@@timothymartin2137 My first impression was that the IIc and IV modes sounded a little bit fuller and I just applied it to the whole amp. But I still agree, this feels like a step down from the V. Looks like this might be the end for the mark series
But please. What about Europe. !!!!!! None of your amps is available in whole Europe. I mean it, all stores in whole Europe has stock out of all Mesa products…..It has been like this the last two years and no change is in the horizon…. Please look into this.
I'm deeply happy about the Mark IIB Mode! You did an amazing job, Mesa! I hope to own one of these or any Mark Series amp someday
Same. I want to buy and own one of the Mesa/Boogie Mark amplifier one day. This one of best amplifier to use play Blues, Rock, & Heavy Metal 🤘
I'll eventually have one, just as I've owned every Mark to date. But it'll be a while. Today I'm happy with my Mark V 90 and my loaded Mark III Blue Stripe.
I have the MKV long head and blue stripe MKIII long head. Doubt I will ever get rid of them, but I bough a Fractal AxeFXIII and rarely ever turn them on now.
Honestly, I don’t really see the big improvements from the Mark V… I mean, between Mark IV and Mark V, we had a lot of nice improvements, here it seems like we lost Edge, Tweed and Extreme channels. I just don’t really get it why they duplicate FAT and Crunch circuits on Ch 1 & 2. That’s a stupid decision IMHO… not surprising since it’s owned now by Gibson, the masters of bad decisions!
@@Spidouz yeah, I was kind of wondering about the duplicate channels as well since you can get changes to a clean sound with foot pedals for example. Idk, seems like wasted channels.
@@Spidouz It also lost the Mark I mode (replaced by IIB mode I guess), Variac power setting, bold toggle on channel 1, thick Mark I toggle on channel 2, bright toggle on channel 3, global master volume, eq presets, solo boost volume, tube rectifier, class A 10w mode (replaced by class A 25w mode), and class A/B 45w mode (replaced by class A 45 mode). This is an easy skip for IMO an inferior amp to the Mark V.
Priced right out of the gate up at $3500. Damn. My guess is the rest of the line may be matched up in that same range soon. JP2C is still $150 less than this...but had already increased in the last couple years. Pretty sure large production amplifiers are gonna be a $5000 hit in the next handful of years.
Inflation sure sucks.
“Inflation”
$3500 is not cheap… but this is a mighty tool for a serious musician.
@@10FootMushroom Yep. The point is, prices are sky rocketing. Is what it is.
Probably better to complain about it online than earning $5000.
After JP2C, didn't think we'd see any more mark amps with only set set of EQ sliders! That's a major bummer. But this looks like it could quite literally be used in any situation for any tone. Bedroom studio, bedoom jam, clean, classic rock, metal, small gig, stadium gig, etc. Really cool.
I bought a Mk5/25 combo 3 years ago and I could not be happier. More than enough versatility & power and tone for days. The thing weighs just 25 lbs, so no busting your back to get it into a club like the old days. I normally will run it with a extension cab (plywood, so it's light weight as well) with a 25 watt 12" greenback so I know I'll have more than enough volume, but even with just the 10" Creamback in the combo, it is fine. I dunno...for $3500 this might be a bit too much for many of us with not a lot of new features.
Looks like a JP2C boomer edition. Less chug, more pentatonics. The MkIV mode is for those special Enter Sandman occasions.
No tweed mode, no Mark I mode, no pre set EQ, no Variac (no one uses it but it is nice to have more sound tweak option)
I am glad I have 90w Mark V
My little beloved Mark V 25 isn't the flagship Mark anymore, and it gives me so much joy to see these amps evolve. Hope I can own one of these one day soon.
I don’t think the Mark V 25 was ever the flagship. New kid on the block at one time, but not the flagship.
@@lsearchw good point! The youngest most adorable part of the amazing Mark family for sure.
@@lsearchw correct that would be the JP 2C+
@@GuitarsAndSynths JP 2C is on my bucket list.
@@SallyErfanian Right ✅ !
I own a 90 watt Mk V and I love it. Since then the Fillmore, Cali Tweed, Badlander and JP2C have been released all sound KILLER. I was very much anticipating news on the Mark front. I have to say, I'm disappointed. Most of the modes are the same. I'm sure some tweaking was done, but they don't sound that different.
I'm quite content with the 2k I paid for my V 90 6 years ago. 😁
@@guitarklown I got mine for 1300 about the same time (*with a live in flight case) I think I probably got THE last good deal on one!!!!
@@timothymartin2137 I was able to snag on during the pandemic for $1580, love the Mark V!!
To me it feels like this one and the badlander are great amps but they are purposefully stripping out features to simplify things. Idk if that’s a good thing or not.
@@MrMattsac232 For the Badlander it fits with the Ethos of the Recto series(well, except for the whole no rectifier tube thing...how is it even a recto with no tube!!!), but with the Mark they are deliberately killing what made a Mark a Mark, the flexibility, tone and just overwhelming push/pull options, and INPUT GAIN..they started killing that in the V and have just taken it overboard, the Mark is NOT supposed to be an amp for dummies!!!!!!!(and they say they make the choice for you but in my opinion they HAVE ALWAYS MADE THE WRONG CHOICES>>>I do not use the Mark the way they want it used...I do not set it up to sound muddy and mid loaded as all hell (ala Carlos Santana), I prefer the rock sounding choice with clarity and punch, I do not prefer the gained up lead tone either (I like the option, but prefer the thud of the low input gain rhythm sound attainable with the early marks). They make the choice to highlight one particular sound out of what, ten or eleven unique sounds you could get out of the amp...and they think that is a GOOD THING!!!!FUCK MESA AND RANDALL SMITH FOR THIS!!!!!!! Also they dropped 9 modes to seven and call it a win...what losers. (why would anyone put fat and crunch on two channels...that is stupidity at its height!!!!!) THIS IS A DUMB FUCKING AMP THAT HAS COMPROMISE AND FUCK THE CONSUMER WRITTEN ALL OVER IT!!!!!!!
Man I didn't think there would be a modern Mark anytime soon. Super excited for this!
Modern amp with obsolete, maintenance heavy valve technology. Come on. I am Mark IV owner and would switch it to something that doesn't carry hidden cost of tube replacement. XXI century and we are still stuck with vacuum tubes that need to replaced from time to time, insane.
@@reav3rtmwe're not stuck with that, it's a luxury, like a classic car. If you want modern technology, buy an axefx, helix, etc.
@@Max_94 I'm talking about analog amplification, not digital modeling. My point is what can be achieved with valve, can be achieved with transistor, cheaper and more reliably. Amp sound is in the pre-amp circuit. Mesa/Boogie also sells vacuum tubes so it's not in their interest to innovate in this direction.
I don't think there's anything luxurious in obsolete, faults-prone technology.
Are you playing your tube amp of keep it as show piece?
I play mine but I'm scared of the day it breaks. And given the reputation Mesa circuits have in amp repair industry..
You are correct in this aspect that there are amp brands that sell well even on 2nd hand market. Mesa/Boogie surely belongs there, so you could treat your valve amp as money investment that doesn't lose its value much or at all. But they can you really affort the risk of playing the thing to break and pay the cost of very expensive repair?
@@reav3rtm I'm very sorry to hear that somebody is forcing you to be "stuck" with a Mark IV. Having owned more than one of those incredible amps over the years, I know first hand how devastating it must be for you. I hope somebody rescues you soon, so you can freely purchase one the many solid state amps, with their modern technology, that have been available since the previous century. Prayers and best wishes for your rescue.
@@clamdigr How nice of you to run interference for a (Gibson now) corporation. Perhaps you would like to buy mine? I'm sure it's a luxury to have one!
Congratulations on the Mark 7 Amplifier, I own two Mark 4s. The Mark 7 is a great amp I am sure. Quality and sound!
I still have my Mesa Mark Five 35 with matching 2x12 closed back cab.
It took me a lifetime to find an amp that would do all genres of music to perfection AND do cleans and dirty tones awesomely.
I went through MANY amps in my search and will never sell it.
I didnt think it was possible to get great cleans and great dirty tones out of one amp so for many years I used a 5:50 for the great clean headroom and used pedals for dirt, but no longer
I don't understand the decision to lose the master volume 🤷♂️
As much as I would love to buy another amp and this sounds really good, I can say that between my Mark 5 25 and my TC100 I'm pretty sure I got everything covered, love Mesa
It is a choice. I'm in love with my mesa boogie stiletto. This head sounds great. Good luck to those that get one! It cost a grip!
the JP2C with 2 individual GEQs cannot be beat i am afraid. The extra midi switching is a nice touch, it should come as standard for +2k USD amps whichever brand. I am not hearing anything new in the sound or specs wise that would make me want this. Why would you not get a MK5 or a JP2C?
You're not wrong Karol at all.. it's literally a mark V in a smaller chassis with few additions like cab clone, USB and a MK2B mode. JP2C all the way.
And the JP2C is less $ than this amp. Whaaaaat?
The Cab clone and internal Reactive Load are the big additions here. Looks like a swiss army knife of past Marks with new tech added. Would have been sweet if it had Tweed voicing.
@@matthewd6306 but the Cabclone sill sucks compared to a TwoNotes torpedo captor X.
@@matthewd6306 even tho Mesa licensed technology from Two Notes, the cabclone STILL sucks compared to a Torpedo Captor X. I've tried both.
I usually play fender and vox amps but one of the best tones I’ve ever heard in my life was this guy at the beach playing a mark combo and a strat. It was so good. I kinda want one now
what a versatile amp. can't wait to get my grubby little hands on one of these
My very 1st Boogie was a .22 caliber 1985/86? (worlds loudest 22 watts) followed by a .50 cal w/EL-84's than the -50cal + w/ 6l6's playing a Jackson. I had the "screaming Tubes" tee-shirt in cream color! My best friend ordered a Coloseium 300 that was custom made for him. Loudest grinding amp known to man.
I used to call Mesa/Boogie and talk to Kevin. The receptionist was "Georgia" and was awesome!!!
I had the Coliseum too. Great amp. Unfortunately it was stolen :/
Dang, no tweed mode? I like the rear panel options, but I think I'll stick with my Mark V 90.
Tweed was my favorite ch on the Mark V
I have the V:25 through the CaptorX as well which is pretty versatile but this goes to a whole new level. Amazing.
Huge fan of the Mark series amps. Hugely versatile and fun to play. I have the Mark IV and it will never leave my possession!
DITTO!!!! (I think the IVB is the ultimate Mark amp)
Sounding awesome in every mode 👍 Now, get Andy Timmons to demo it like Mark V 25 🤟
I just ordered mine today and it’s on back order until late May! All I can do now is watch TH-cam videos!!!! Please come early!!!!
Headphones and custom IR features that were built into this amp were such a great thing! Thats what i'm talking about Randy!
thats maybe the most versatile amp ive ever heard , it has amazing range of tone,from the stones to metallica(im old) ive never owned a boogie,might have to try one. the only other amp i can think of thats this versatile all in one amp type thing would be the 3rd power kitchen sink,but thats a whole different amp
To be honest I like more Mark V. It's huge mistake that Mark VII skipped the Mark I voicing which is found from Mark V. Mark I is so creamy. If you want to have chocolate cake lead you need the Mark I. I am also very sceptical about that the Master volume is missing.
That is too bad..
Why is everyone saying this? Each channel has a master volume.
@@antonego8356 the confusion is brought forth by misunderstanding signal flow and improper nomenclature by Mesa. Friedman has it right by naming the “master” volume control as: system volume
@@dougleydoritegot a Friedman right here- it says “master”
@@antonego8356 not ALL Friedman’s have it, but their flagship does. Have a look at Friedman BE-100. The latest version
Looks and sounds great.Mark IIb was my first Mesa,loved that amp.Great seeing Dinesh again. Miss the store in Hollywood.
I miss my Mark IV very much. But I no longer gig or record so I sold it on. I still miss it......
As a Boogie fan I am so happy. This basically brings the rich history of the MkII through MkIV into one amp with some really sweet features. Very much a killer amp that I would love to own but where are the new tones? What does Boogie do here that innovates like the amps included in this model? I suppose the point is the versatility in this amp is unparalleled. I'm sure the MkVII is great but there was a missed opportunity IMO. Still would love to play it though!
Amazing, can't wait to never be able to get one because I live in the UK
No worries! Get a Marshall and put a 5 band EQ in the loop. No one will notice!
My Mark Vii is finally on its way! It was on backorder at GC for a couple of weeks but it just got shipped out today! I can’t freaking wait!
One of the best sounding demos I have ever heard, what speakers were used for the recording, or was it the direct out (ir)?
The first gibson ever that stayed in tune the entire video.
😂😂😂
Nah, somebody did a restring that knew how to do it correctly.
75% of mark V.
Aint that the truth
Care to explain?
Amp techs think all the other Mesas are a nightmare to work on.If you can find one willing to.Wait till they see this one 😂
The no talent “amp techs”, or hacks as I call them. The good ones have no problem with these
My local guy works on them no problem at all but he still hates it towards anything else ive taken to him
Would you suggest sweet water has pro techs to work on mesa?
Wow! Interested in hearing more of the Mark VII mode! But no extreme mode?
"Extreme" mode was a cringy name. They should have called it "Mark V" mode.
Extreme mode is my favorite tone on the Mark V
@@fr201 Agreed. Mark V is a much better name.
Agreed. I have watched every review I can find this afternoon, and the M-VII mode gets barely any play-time throughout all of them. It makes no sense.
@@fr201 Yeah, made it sound like a Line 6 Spider or a Zoom pedal from the late 90s.
Because the JP2C was mk VI (or maybe was) Now it makes sense.
Mark 6 is trademarked by Peavey for a Bass Series
@@gtrslinger You right. Or even Selmer mark 6 (the saxophone brand)
I read that Randall Smith spent so many hours designing the Mark 6 amp, and with the final product being above and beyond expectations, he decided to jump to Mark 7.
NICE! Another Product we can't get over here.
Is it a Randall Smith design or does Gibson have it’s fingerprints all over this?
Yeah… was expecting more honestly beyond just a reworked mark V
I bet the MArk VI they talk about that got jumped was
Randall Smith's actual creation and this is the compromise Gibson forced on him!!!!!!!
I’m betting Randall developed the VI, and Gibson killed it and replaced it with a VII that’s missing a bunch of features and is cheaper to manufacture. Gibson probably called it the VII to prevent Mesa engineers from revolting.
Big mesa week! First neural dsp and now the mark 7! I have a 25w mark V and it's great, running through a captor X and neural dsp IRs. Really enjoying the neural plugin as well for convenience... Big mesa fan, all my fav songs were done on a combination of dual rect or jp2c+ / mark iv
You really ought to have Doug West keep doing these videos. He’s much better at explaining what’s actually going on, because he knows, and having him out front preserves the credibility and continuity of the brand.
What about a 2C+ reissue? There's absolutely a market for it.
Would love a 25 watt version with built in reverb. The reverb is a must for me.
it has a 25w switch on it
i hear the repair shop is located on the international space station... :) .... lets hope it never breaks down because there is not a shop on earth that knows how to fix one
JP2C all the way.
I've staring at one of those for months now. I got the mark v instead which has the 2c+ switch on it
I got a brand new jp2c coming from Sweetwater
Should I be thinking twice
Anybody know what’s with these VIIs?
@@gitarman666 I think the 2C is still at the top
@@gitarman666 that's the best amp to have man! Congratulations! The mark VII IMO is a modified Mark V.. they just took off what defined the Mark V which was the extreme mode and replaced it with the Mark IIB mode, added cab clone and some other modern features in a chassis that's the size of the JP2C, smaller than the Mark V in terms of size. JP2C is so much more versatile and the channel 3 is literally the creamiest ever!
You did the right thing man.. massive congratulations and no, you're not missing out on the Mark VII.
Where is ToneBoy?
I think they missed a number. No tube rec? No triode mode? No Mark I mode? Also, no solo volume control like the Mark V? The solo volume control is an amazing feature for live performance.
On the plus side, the channel cloning is nice. Midi controllable is nice. Definitely will stick to my Mark V.
Still loving my JP2C. This is great but I'm still recovering from the purchase of the Jp that I made 3 years ago 🤣
I've owned and still own only 1 Mesa Amp, the Mark v-35 head, and that has to be the Amp that I'll keep till I go tit's up! I must have searched for 2 yr.'s to finally choose that particular that Swiss Army knife of an Amp, and using a Two Notes Torpedo Captor attenuator with it, saves on replacing windows.
played a Mark V yesterday and couldn't stop for 2 hours straight, was a guest at someones place and he had to kick me out LOL. Hopefully the Mark VII will be my first tube amp purchase and maybe the last.
This is everything I could ever ask for. Thank you so much for getting this done!
This is amazing. I'd love to add a Mark to my Rectifier collection
Lucky mofo
They skipped from 5 to 7, because that worked so well for Microsoft 😂
Honestly, Petrucci got it right. Channel 2 should have at least a IIC+ mode, so that ch1 is clean, ch2 is rhythm, ch3 is solo. Having a 2nd channel that can only do hard rock at best is kinda useless. This is Mesa/Boogie, it’s supposed to be a metal amp, but it’s… not.
I guess John’s signature is still the best version of the Mark series.
Looks like a great amp, but it's missing some features that I love on the Mark V such as: Master Volume (Mark VII has channel volume only), Variac Power Mode & option to use Contour Depth control instead of 5-band EQ.
Missing Doug for the explanations...
Looks amazing, but you innovated and gave us dual EQs with the JP2C, no compromise anymore between rhythm and lead sounds, it was a huge improvement and everyone loved it, it's not a feature useful only to JP or Dream Theater-type players, why going back to a single EQ now that you have the design?? Amp could've been perfect, man...
I bought a Mesa Boogie about 13 years ago, and they were expensive then, but now that Gibson have got their grubby little greedy hands on them, they are ridiculously expensive, and out of most people's price range! Is there nothing that Gibson won't kill to make a quid? Bastards!
Sounds good, as always, but for me having a MKV i don't think there's any improvement at all, the JP2C was an improvement overall... now this one meh. I trully don't understand the idea behind this, you could modernize a bit the MKV with a better cab clone and MIDI, idk... since Gibson bought Mesa i'm a bit sad about the years to come and this is an example IMO
Yeah, I was super excited to see this at first, but it's not enough of a change from the MkV 90 for me to bother with either.
Some improvement needed to happen, like moving the channel switching to the front and as a toggle switch, replacing the 1/4” TS jacks with MIDI, and moving the reverb controls up front.
I also love my Mark IV and have been watching what Mesa Boogie has been putting out since I got it new in 2008 in hopes for an upgrade or excellent back up. So far the JP-2C seems to be the only thing that has interested me. Ultimately, I don't care as much about all the features and options as I do about whether I can get that one tone on channel 3 that makes it worth buying. I didn't hear that here at all.
you dont have to even play guitar to have the desire to buy one of these!!!!!!!!! Unreal amp building at its finest!
I wish I could say to Mesa: I want a Mk I, Mk IIC+, Mk III, Mk IV, in a small box head. The Texas, California, great quintessaince, skyrocketing flagship of countless hours...ad copy is not making me want to spend $3500.
I think I am good with my JP2C, Triple Rec, and Mark V 25. It is fun to see the new stuff coming out though.
flex
@@rectoverbmy Triple Crown, Two Rock and 59 Bassman Ltd Reissue respects the flex 😂
Oh my god Boogie strikes again with magic
Mesa’s new slogan: “Sounds ALMOST as good as it did with a PRS! 👍🏻”
Mesa's owned by Gibson now, so...
@@Tiger1016. I know, I’m not exactly optimistic 😖😕
Can’t beat a Mesa amp. Please come back to the UK!
Wow! Cool! Waiting for 25 watt version, with 3 channels, or 2 channels with selectable modes on it!)
Looks like I'll still stand with my beloved Mk5.
I gotta get a JP2C though.
As a proud owner of the MarkV, I have a few thoughts from what I've seen so far.
Due to the redundant modes in channel 2, there are only 7 different amps in this one.
I'm okay with just a diode rectifier - seems to work better for me.
The new Crunch, MarkIIB and MarkVII modes are intriguing, but this amp doesn't have Tweed nor Edge modes.
The mode layout is odd - would prefer Tweed and Edge in this:
(e.g. Ch1:Clean/Fat/Tweed Ch2:Edge/Crunch/MarkVII Ch3:MarkIIB/MarkIIc+?/MarkIV)
There are no EQ preset knobs so it's either the graphic EQ or nothing.
It could be me, but the demos without the EQ seem just a tad dull.
Finally, there are no OUTPUT/SOLO knobs.
I am glad to see another 90w amp, though. It sounds crazy but the higher wattage transformer is worth the weight.
Sounds fabulous in every setting !
I remember asking my Sweetwater engineer about a Mesa/Boogie Mark VI just a few years back.
Always used M B had 3 over 20 years and really loved them, shame we haven't had any new stock for over 3 years in the UK
Sounds ok, not really revolutionary enough to “skip the 6”. Was hoping for more tbh. I wish they had implemented the dual geq at least
Legit just bought a mark V.... thanks
excellent
All in all nothing beats the good old Mark IV
The IIB mode is VERY intriguing
It really sounds amazing -- wow.
Are the IIc and IV modes identical to those on the Mark V??
I’m guessing yes because they’re the real circuits. This amp is overpriced and unimpressive in my opinion. Leave it to Gibson to screw this up.
I have the jp2p+ and it is phenomenal
11:47 That’s a LIE… it’s 7 Amps in one since you’re cloning the FAT and Crunch circuits on Ch1 & 2. So it’s not 9 amps
Buddy, I think you just stumbled on why it's actually called the Mark Vii lol. Only 7 unique tones
Mine is bought & paid for... just waiting for it to arrive....can't wait to gig with this thing!
No Tweed mode and no Master Volume makes it a pass for me. Nice to see a new Mark tho.
I don't even play guitar (love my D-800+ bass head), but this does really sound awesome. Great job!
Gonna have to try out one of these in my local area soon! Great playing by the way. \m/
Could i know...where is 6?😯
Will mark V be discontinued? Then we should get a mark V asap if anyone want a Mark series amp. I think Mark V is more versatile than this
I just wish it had an over all master volume and solo boost like the Mark V has. Not fun having to level three channels independently when you're in a rush to set up between bands on a gig. Yes, I know I can use a JHS Little Black Box pedal in the effects loop to serve as an overall master volume, but I would much prefer a proper built-in master volume. Even if said master volume wss on the back of the amp, it would be better than no master volume at all.
Agreed Missing that "Solo" feature is a show stopper for me. they have lost the the sale from me on that. That is primarily why I chose Mesa for my amp choice.
3 master volumes>1 master volume.
@@matthewd6306 It’s not a question of giving up channel volumes for a single master volume. It’s about adding an overall master volume and retaining the individual channel volumes - same as the Mark V has.
@@raygringo exactly, I want that onboard solo stage regardless of what channel I am on. This is two steps backwards from the mark 5
if the Mark VII would have kept the Tweed and Edge circuits and the Variac (Tweed Power Mode), it would have been perfect. But without them, I will prefer to stick to the Mark V
Are the power tubes going to have cold soldered sockets like the Mark V had?
New mark series is out? Sweet!
Sounds great! Any plans on having a new rectifier with the tightness of the Single-Rec series one in a near future? :')
Awesome as always, and I understand guitar players love vintage stuff but USB type B for a 2023 brand new product? Why not type C?
No point. It’s just a data send. It’s not an audio interface
Also more heavy duty / durable.
It's almost like the Mark VII covers all of the tones I use a Mark V combo & California Tweed 4:40 for now.
Now just reissue the V-Twin, Triaxis & Subway Blues.
So far Nothing can replace my Mark IV. My 50 watt JCM 800 does it's thing that nothing else can do. But that's about it folks.
Cool idea. Have u thought of making this more versatile though? Another great product that, If it had what it didn’t, I’d be all in.
You nailed it. Amp builders only ever seem to include like 50 of the features I NEED in an amp but then leave out like 2 or 3 and then I'm like "Oh well, guess I'm waiting for something else. Again." Back to my Crate G15XL - killer SCG channel.
When do we get the John Browne playthrough? Somehow expected a new mark series this year. Looking forward to give it a try!
I ve sold a Quad PreAmp years ago. There is no other tube guitar sound. No. Played Marshall JCM800, Fender Twins, a POD V2.... but today, at home i use a zoom modeler
I still miss my V-amp 2 with the Mesa sim...and I now own a Mark V and Triaxis
Really!? They should’ve just called this the “Mark V lite”
Mark V Midi edition!! (We ditched the useful stuff and gave you full midi implementation!!!)
@@timothymartin2137 haha right! To be fair, it does sound a tad bit fuller than the V, and the VII has more flexibility but at the expense of not being as versatile as the V.
@@aemosi Fuller than the V...Funny, the VII mode sounds a lot like Marshall (think Crunch on the V, just a tad more gain, like people raved on the V) and fuck me the 2B is a variation on the Mark ! and all they really did was take out extreme mode and drop tweed mode...so drop two modes, add one back with a touch more gain and drop the rectification tube altogether...oh yeah...can;t fucking forget CABCLONE>>>FUCK YOU...again BULLSHIT AMP
@@timothymartin2137 My first impression was that the IIc and IV modes sounded a little bit fuller and I just applied it to the whole amp. But I still agree, this feels like a step down from the V. Looks like this might be the end for the mark series
I don’t disagree…though I’m sure those larger transformers will help tones/feel some
Can't wait to see a Petrucci demo of this.
But please. What about Europe. !!!!!! None of your amps is available in whole Europe. I mean it, all stores in whole Europe has stock out of all Mesa products…..It has been like this the last two years and no change is in the horizon….
Please look into this.
Get Ola Englund to buy one for you. Looks like he has no trouble getting Mesa gear!
@@madslashers2002 yep 👍 I’ve done that. Sort of …. Bought a dual rec from him. But I guess that he won’t get me a JP …
I want it already. Anything Mark by Mesa Boogie has room in my home and heart!