Mesa/Boogie

Mesa/Boogie Mark I

Name: Mesa/Boogie Mark I
Brand: Mesa/Boogie

Randall Smith's modified Fender Princeton that launched Mesa/Boogie. The Mark I's cascading gain stages produce singing sustain with a rich, warm midrange character. Carlos Santana's primary amp, defining the smooth, creamy lead tone heard on Abraxas and Supernatural.

On your modeler

Helix:Cali Texas Ch1

Quad Cortex:Mesa Mark I

Fractal:Mark I

Kemper:Mesa Mark I

Boss Katana:Lead Channel

Where to buy

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Controls

Volume0 – 10

Treble0 – 10

Bass0 – 10

Middle0 – 10

Master0 – 10

Gain0 – 10

Recipes using the Mesa/Boogie Mark I

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Carlos Santana

latin-rock

Smooth (1999)

Santana's Smooth Lead Tone

Carlos Santana's tone on Smooth is all about singing sustain and warm midrange. His PRS guitar through a Mesa Boogie Mark I produces a creamy, vocal-like lead sound that sustains endlessly. The midrange is emphasized heavily, giving each note a horn-like quality. The amp is pushed hard for natural compression, and the guitar's neck humbucker provides warmth without muddiness. This is a tone built for long, melodic phrases where every note sings.

HelixQuad CortexBoss Katana

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