Mesa Mark IIC+ Questions

jimistheman

jimistheman

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Hey Guys—I have an early serial number Mark IIC head that was converted to a C+ by Mike B at Mesa. It does not have reverb, but does have the graphic eq and full/half power switch. I’m thinking of selling and wanted to see what reasonable market value is for one in excellent condition.

Thanks!
 
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jimistheman said:
Hey Guys—I have an early serial number Mark IIC head that was converted to a C+ by Mike B at Mesa. It does not have reverb, but does have the graphic eq and full/half power switch. I’m thinking of selling and wanted to see what reasonable market value is for one in excellent condition.

Thanks!
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Best value is gifting it to me ofc. You get lifetime daily prayers for you in return 😂

But yeah, depending on vattage. I seen people list them simuls for 8-10k even, but that’s crazy if you ask me.
 
Can you share what power secriton it has? That matters.

Is it a combo, or a long or short head? Also matters.

Did Mike also do a cap job & service with the mod? How old are the caps?
 
Hey Guys—here are some pics of the amp.
 

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A long head, nice! I suppose the graphic EQ has been added as it has a Mark III faceplate.
What power section? All long heads have the full/half power switch on front, so that doesn’t say much if it’s 100/60W or simul-class.
 
$6-7k Seems fair if you have the documentation of the mods/work done to it by Mike B. If you don't have documents, firing off an email to Mesa and at least having a confirmation that it's a IIC+ in your inbox will smooth things over in a deal. Yours is somewhat of a rarity because it's a longhead. That's why the Presence Knob and Full Power/Half Power stuff is on the front. IMHO that makes it much more desirable, the presence knob and half power on the back was always a pain point for me with these amps.

Also just because it was converted later doesn't mean it's any less of a IIC+. Some enthusiasts will try to bully you down on price because it's not a "factory IIC+". A IIC+ is a IIC+ whether it left the factory that way or if it was converted today. They are functionally identical according to Mike B.
 
Actually LONG head which is a bonus, unclear if it's a HG or a DG (more popular), have to see of the OT says SIMUL or not. Presence on the front is a bonus. I'd call that average condition cosmetically. In the current market I'd say $6K tops and it may not sell fast at that price. $5K seems more reasonable ATM with the reissue coming out soon.
 
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