Gear / Amp

Mesa/Boogie Mark I

On 2 sourced rigs at ToneLineage.

Who uses it

Jerry GarciaMesa Boogie + Travis Bean 1975–1976
Mesa/Boogie Mark I (as preamp): Into the MC2300 from 1975. Waldotronics fan archive: Jerry Garcia rig history (quotes Garcia, Parish, Owsley) ↗
Keith RichardsMesa/Boogie years 1977–1993
Mesa/Boogie Mark I ('El Mocambo Boogie'): 1977 60/100W Mark I, the first of several he bought. Vintage Guitar: Keith Richards' 1977 Mesa/Boogie Mark I ↗

Affordable clones & alternatives

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Marshall MG15G Guitar Amplifier Combo (1x8", 15 Watts)~$120 new approx.
Boss Katana 50 Generation 3 Guitar Combo Amplifier (50 W, 1x12)~$350 new approx.

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