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Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ 'Crunchberries'

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Who uses it

James HetfieldMaster of Puppets / …And Justice for All 1985–1990
Guitar World: Mesa reissued the Mark IIC++ 'Crunch Berries' head 'that Metallica used' in the mid-'80s; Guitar.com: a mid-'80s Mark IIC++ was the basis of his Black Album tone too. Guitar World: Metallica spark a Mesa/Boogie mystery (Crunch Berries) ↗

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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