Vol. 04 · Issue 14 · APR 2026
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Mesa/Boogie Mark I

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.

Modeler equivalents

helix
Cali Texas Ch1
quad_cortex
Mesa Mark I
fractal
USA Lead
kemper
Search Rig Exchange for 'Mark I'
katana
Lead Channel

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