Gear / Amp

Mesa/Boogie Mark IIB

On 2 sourced rigs at ToneLineage.

Who uses it

Mark KnopflerLove over Gold / Alchemy tour 1982–1983
Community-reported; unconfirmed. GroundGuitar: first used on the Love over Gold album, then Brothers in Arms; a main amp early '80s–1986. GroundGuitar (gear archive): Mark Knopfler's guitars, amps and gear ↗
Prince'Let's Go Crazy' (Purple Rain) 1984
Clean, into Bag End cabs. Guitar World: The secrets behind Prince's tone on Let's Go Crazy (May 2020) ↗

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.

Budget clone: Mark Five:25 (Mesa/Boogie lunchbox head)
Boutique clone: Mark VII (Mesa/Boogie; has a IIC+ mode)

Suggested alternative Clones are editorial suggestions, not claims about what any artist uses.

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