[NAMM] John Petrucci signs Mesa Boogie Amp...

Inspired by the brand’s Mark II-C+ model, the JP-2C will be available as a head or rackmount version.

Features include:

• Made in Petaluma, California
• All-Tube Amplifier: 4×6L6 Power Tubes / 5×12AX7 Preamp Tubes
• Class A/B Power Amp delivers exceptional power, punch & clarity
• 100/60 Watt Selectable Global Power Switch
• Fixed Bias for consistent, maintenance free performance
• 3 Fully Independent Channels with 5 Modes:
• • Channel 1 Features: Mark IIC+ Clean – Independent Gain, Treble, Mid/Boost (patent applied for; doubles as a standard Midrange Tone Control from 1 to 5 AND a Variable Gain Boost Control from 5 to 10, providing precise levels of sweet harmonic overdrive, from subtle to blistering), Bass, Presence, Reverb (rear panel), Assignment Switch for Dual 5-Band Graphic EQs (EQ 1 or EQ 2 – On, Off or Footswitchable) & Master Controls
  • Channel 2 Features: Legendary Mark IIC+ Lead or Shred Modes – Independent Gain w/Pull Gain Boost, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence w/Pull Frequency Shift, Reverb (rear panel), Assignment Switch for Dual 5-Band Graphic EQs (EQ 1 or EQ 2 – On, Off or Footswitchable) & Master Controls
  • Channel 3 Features: Legendary Mark IIC+ Lead or Shred Modes – Independent Gain w/Pull Gain Boost, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence w/Pull Frequency Shift, Reverb (rear panel), Assignment Switch for Dual 5-Band Graphic EQs (EQ 1 or EQ 2 – On, Off or Footswitchable) & Master Controls
• Two 5-Band Graphic EQs, each are Footswitchable or Channel Assignable
• Footswitchable All-Tube, Long-Tank, Spring Reverb with Independent Channel Control (rear panel)
• Fully Buffered, Tube FX Loop (MIDI Switchable)
• Built-In CabClone™ Cabinet Simulator Output featuring: Closed-Back, Open-Back and Vintage Voices Internal Amp Load & Headphone Output Speaker On/Off & Ground Lift Switches Selectable +4 or –10 Output Level Switch
• Slave Output
• MIDI Switchable/Programmable via Control Change and Program Change messages (MIDI IN, MIDI Thru/Out, MIDI Channel & Store Switches) – Controls Channels 1, 2, 3, EQ 1, EQ 2, Shred, Reverb & FX Loop
• All Aluminum Chassis
• New 3×3, 6 Button Footswitch (Bottom Row: Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3 – Top Row: Reverb, EQ 1 & EQ 2)
• Slip Cover

Dimensions and weight:

• Head: Dimensions: 9 1/4" H x 18 3/4" W x 10 7/8" D • Weight: 40 lbs.
• Rackmount Dimensions: 7" H x 19 1/8" W x 9 1/2" D • Weight: 35 lbs.

A limited edition head will also be available, with the following additional features:

• Private Reserve Flame Maple Front Panel
• Custom Oxblood Stained Front Panel
• Mother of Pearl “BOOGIE®” Inlay
• Mother of Pearl “John Petrucci Signature” Inlay
• Custom Gun Metal Gray Anodized Amp Bezel
• Limited Edition Certification Plate
• Personally Autographed by John Petrucci & Randall Smith

MSRP not available. More to follow at mesaboogie.com.