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Mark I

The original Boogie (1971-1978) — the small high-gain combo that started the Mesa story.

Catalogue code
MARK IV (MK IV) HEAD
Years
1990–2008
Type
head
Valves & speakers
85W, 5 x 12AX7, 4 x 6L6
Lifecycle
retired
Confidence
Medium
Watts
85
Speakers
Tubes
5 x 12AX7, 4 x 6L6
Channels
3
How this model is dated
01 / Witnesses

What applies here

Marks that can be entered for this maker: Serial number (plate), Transformer code, Born-on / QA sticker.

02 / Bounds

The model year is a floor

Nothing predates 1990; components only push the date later.

03 / Value

What moves the price

Sold-price aggregates are not collected yet, so the archive gives no figure — condition, originality of the transformers and a documented recap move this model more than any list price.

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Evidence: Blue Book of Guitar Values — mesa boogie