Played a Mesa MKIIC+

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mrkmas

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Came across one in guitar center. First time ever playing a MKIIC+. I have only played the MKIII, MKIV and MKV until now. THE MKIIC+ sounded fantastic!! Just sounded so nice and warm sounding, and I definitely now know why they are so loved. Very easy to dial in also! Wish they still made them. Any past or present MKII owners on here?
 
It was $1899.99 for a combo. It said "factory upgrade", so I guess it was a MKIIB or some other version, that was sent to mesa to have it modded to C+ spec? I believe the tag for it said "1981 mesa boogie Mark IIC+ (factory upgrade)"

There was a MKIIB there also, which I would guess the same person brought in both. The MKIIB had a noticeably thinner sound with the settings matching the C+'s settings. that one I believe was
 
Yeah those amps are awsome!
Bought mine not so long ago and i really like it for heavy rock and metal. No doubt the best lead tone i ever had for those style of music. :rock:
 
How much was it selling for?

And yeah- why didn't you buy it even though you really liked playing it?
 
Indeed. Holy grail for a reason! I've owned about 4-5 of them. 3 actual original IIC+s. I'll own one again. I've got good deals on all of them and sold them for profit. Always end up regretting it though.
 
I didnt pick it up because I really dont have that much money to spend on an amp. By the way, it weighed a ton!
 
mrkmas":1948zzp5 said:
I wonder how much it would cost to get Mesa to make one of them.
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They won't. It would be pointless anyway, since they wouldn't be able to make it with the same parts.

Mine is a C modded to a C+, which is exactly the same the same circuit/layout as a true C+, the only difference I'm aware of is the PT, which is more laid back/more sag in the C, and tighter/stiffer in the C+.

I'm not sure how close you can get a IIB to sound like a IIC+, but I do know they used to rip the boards out of them to convert them to a C or C+. I think you have to do the same with a III, but I'm not sure.
 
I have a IIB(100/60, EQ) and a IIC+(100, SimulClass, EQ, Rev). Both head format and bone stock. The IIB is warmer, much darker sounding than the IIC+. The IIB is my favorite Mesa amp for classic rock sound. The IIC+ is a lot brighter, tighter, punchier and in your face sounding amp. Perfect for metal.
They're both amazing amps!
 
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