Gear / Amp

Mesa/Boogie Mark IV

On 3 sourced rigs at ToneLineage.

Who uses it

Dimebag DarrellPantera live/studio rig 1990–2003
Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (cleans): Replaced one Century 200 for clean sounds. MusicRadar: Dime's tech Grady Champion talks guitars, amps and tone ↗
Kirk HammettMetallica (Black Album) / Load 1991–1996
Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (as preamp): Community-reported; unconfirmed. Fan archive. Encyclopedia Metallica (fan archive): Kirk Hammett equipment by album ↗
Mark MortonLamb of God rundown 2010s

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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