MkIII
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mother MKiii
The Mother MkIII reimagines the legendary High-Wattage tones of the ’70s with its expanded tonal array and flexible controls. Available in two refined forms: the no-frills, high headroom Single Channel model, delivering punchy cleans and vintage bark, or the flexible Dual Channel model with its wide-range second channel, spanning edge-of-breakup to thick levels of saturation. The Mother MkIII is the tonal bedrock for guitar and bass alike.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES
- Available in Single Channel or foot-switchable Dual Channel models
- 4-position rotary Depth control to tailor front-end low and low-mid response
- Channel A: From Balanced high headroom cleans to vintage British crunch
- Channel B (Dual Channel): Wide-range, from edge-of-breakup to thick high gain
- Global Bass, Middle, Treble EQ
- Harmonic-shaping Absence control
- Master Loudness control (one per-channel on dual channel version)
- Foot-switchable tube-buffered series effects loop
- User-adjustable bias control and test points on chassis for easy biasing and tube swaps
- Two switchable 4, 8, or 16 Ohms outputs
- Available in 50W or 100W with your choice of 6L6 or EL34 output tubes, or 200W powered by 4 x KT88 output tubes
CONSTRUCTION
- Rugged, reliable, and low-noise design
- Custom USA-made Heyboer transformers
- Premium tested and matched JJ preamp and output tubes, backed by a 6-month warranty
- Chassis-mounted pots, switches, and tube sockets for durability and easy access
- 2 oz. trace, double-sided plated-through-hole circuit boards with modular layout for maximum reliability
- High-quality components throughout
- Included custom powder-coated footswitch
- Hand-crafted, void-free Baltic birch head cabinet
- 12 ga. laser-machined aluminum chassis
- Black powder-coated aluminum control panels
- Custom Tolex, stain, and hardware options
- Handbuilt in the Pacific Northwest
DETAILS
GAIN & TONE CONTROLS
The Single Channel version (Channel A from the Dual Channel model) is perfect for those in search of the highest-strength pedal platform. This single channel version goes from dynamic cleans to vintage crunch with plenty of headroom for even the most towering fuzz and aggressive distortion pedals. This channel strikes a balance between precision and warmth, stays clear without being sterile, and can handle even extreme down-tuned instruments without crumbling.
The Dual Channel version adds a second wide-range channel that takes the tonality of Channel A and keeps on going into higher levels of overdrive, from virtually clean, to crunch, and to thick gain, all with low noise and dynamics intact.
In addition to the Mother's wide spectrum of gain, its EQ is equally wide-ranging. The flexible EQ section begins with the distictive 4-position rotary Depth control, which sets the overall bass extension, low-mid voice, and low-end breakup characteristics in the front-end of the amplifier.
From there, the Bass, Middle, Treble EQ sculpts your tone. The Bass control shapes the low-end, providing controlled deep solid lows. The mid control goes from completely scooped to forward vocal midrange. The Treble adjusts the overall high-end, and for additional high frequency control, the unique Absence knobs sculpts the the harmonics in the power amp - from present and searing to dark and fogged-out.
EFFECTS LOOP
A new addition to all our amplifiers is the foot-switchable tube-buffered series effects loop. The loop is transparent and provides an extremely low impedance for driving effects pedals and long cable runs with ease.
LOUDNESS CONTROL
The Loudness control(s) transparently varies the overall volume of the amp down to bedroom levels without sucking your tone. And like all of our amplifiers, both models are available in 50W, 100W, and 200W versions.
The Single Channel version (Channel A from the Dual Channel model) is perfect for those in search of the highest-strength pedal platform. This single channel version goes from dynamic cleans to vintage crunch with plenty of headroom for even the most towering fuzz and aggressive distortion pedals. This channel strikes a balance between precision and warmth, stays clear without being sterile, and can handle even extreme down-tuned instruments without crumbling.
The Dual Channel version adds a second wide-range channel that takes the tonality of Channel A and keeps on going into higher levels of overdrive, from virtually clean, to crunch, and to thick gain, all with low noise and dynamics intact.
In addition to the Mother's wide spectrum of gain, its EQ is equally wide-ranging. The flexible EQ section begins with the distictive 4-position rotary Depth control, which sets the overall bass extension, low-mid voice, and low-end breakup characteristics in the front-end of the amplifier.
From there, the Bass, Middle, Treble EQ sculpts your tone. The Bass control shapes the low-end, providing controlled deep solid lows. The mid control goes from completely scooped to forward vocal midrange. The Treble adjusts the overall high-end, and for additional high frequency control, the unique Absence knobs sculpts the the harmonics in the power amp - from present and searing to dark and fogged-out.
EFFECTS LOOP
A new addition to all our amplifiers is the foot-switchable tube-buffered series effects loop. The loop is transparent and provides an extremely low impedance for driving effects pedals and long cable runs with ease.
LOUDNESS CONTROL
The Loudness control(s) transparently varies the overall volume of the amp down to bedroom levels without sucking your tone. And like all of our amplifiers, both models are available in 50W, 100W, and 200W versions.
PRICING
Output Power |
Single Channel |
Dual Channel |
50W |
$2399.00 |
$2499.00 |
100W |
$2499.00 |
$2599.00 |
200W |
$2849.00 |
$2949.00 |
Specifications
Spec |
Single Channel |
Dual Channel |
Preamp Tubes |
(4) 12AX7, (1) 12AT7 |
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Output Tubes |
6L6 or EL34 50W (2) & 100W (4), KT88 200W (4) |
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Effects Loop |
Foot-switchable tube-buffered |
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Speaker Outputs |
Dual outputs: Selectable between 4Ω, 8Ω & 16Ω |
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Controls |
Gain, Depth, Bass, Middle, Treble, Absence Loudness On/Standby/Off Switch |
Gain A, Gain B, Depth, Bass, Middle, Treble, Absence Loudness A, Loudness B On/Standby/Off Switch |
Included Accessories |
Single Button Footswitch (for effects loop), IEC power cable |
Dual Button Footswitch, TRS footswitch cable, IEC power cable |
Dimensions |
24” W x 10.875” D x 11” H (11.625 including rubber feet) |
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Weight |
50W: 40 lbs 100W: 45 lbs 200W 60 lbs |
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