Mesa/Boogie Limited Edition Mark II C ++ Tube Electric Guitar Amplifier Head

Legendary Power, Precision, and Tone - The Mesa/Boogie Limited Edition Mark II C ++ Tube Electric Guitar Amplifier Head

There are amplifier stories and there are storied amplifiers, and in this case it’s both! In 1985, at the request of Vivian Campbell and later Kirk Hammett along with other noteworthy Artists of the day who eventually heard them, MESA/Boogie made some modifications to a few production Mark IIC+ to achieve more gain in the overdrive mode and attain a thicker, heavier gain sound. These “++” designated IICs were done for the select few Artists that requested them in the twilight of the C+ life cycle and was never officially offered as a production model. The veil of time has made unclear the exact number, however it is believed perhaps 20 or so of these mythical IIC++s were created during the original mid-eighties IIC+ lifecycle.

In the years that followed, some owners, hearing tales of the blistering Tone and into Heavy sounds, sent their C+’s to Tech Guru and Keeper of the Archives here, Mike Bendinelli, to have the “++ Mod” performed outside Production Time at considerable cost. Now we are excited to announce a Limited Edition build of 200 of these rarefied amplifiers in tribute to the music played on them and the era that spawned such great guitarists whose work therein has withstood the test of time and become truly iconic.

This new “++” IIC build has increased gain in the preamp, which affects the LEAD Mode only, leaving the CLEAN Mode to produce the same sparkling clean performance as the standard IIC+ production model. The LEAD Mode is thicker sounding in these “++” versions with enhanced low end and more top end gain, cut and harmonic layering. Visually the “++” is identical to the current production IIC+ model offered once again, aside from the “++” notation on the Chassis above the power cord (now a receptacle for removable IEC- approved AC Power cables per IEC Standards).

Experience one of the rarest and most coveted vintage amplifiers ever, the Mark IIC++, in solid new form built by the same artisans who built the originals 40 years ago. These awe-inspiring gain machines have fueled some of the most iconic Rock sounds ever captured on record. Now you can have a chance at owning one of these mythical beasts and utilizing its “incendiary” gain and expressive power and for your musical dreams and aspirations. Don’t miss out on this Limited-time build of the infamous Mark IIC++!

SPECIFICATIONS

Quick Overview

• Wattage: 75 or 25 Watts (Global)
• Power Tube Type: 4x Mesa 6L6 Power Tubes
• Channels & Modes: Single Channel/Dual Mode (RHYTHM & LEAD)
• Mode Voicings/Styles
• RHYTHM – Traditional Clean to Vintage Gain, Independent Volume 1 (Gain) with Pull Bright & Master 1 with Pull Deep Controls to set initial gain independent of playing volume
• LEAD – Cascading High-Gain (Lead), Utilizes Volume 1 to set initial gain strength then features Independent Lead Drive (Gain) with Pull Lead (to manually mode switch) & Lead Master with Pull Bright Controls to adjust the level of cascading gain independent of the playing volume
• Graphic EQ / Reverb / FX / Solo: FX Loop / 5 Band Graphic EQ / Reverb
• Footswitchable Functions: Modes, EQ, Reverb
• Speaker(s) & Impedance: n/a
• Weight: 39 lbs / 17.69 kg
• Dimensions: 9 1/4" H x 18 3/4" W x 10 3/8" D / 23.49 cm H x 47.62 cm W x 26.23 cm D

Amp Features

• Amp Type: Tube
• Chassis Material: Steel
• Rectifier Type: Silicon Diodes
• Preamp Tubes: 5x 12AX7
• Power Amp Tubes: 4x 6L6
• Maintenance Free Fixed Bias: Yes
• Wattage(s) Quick Reference: 75 or 25 Watts (Global)
• Built-In Power Amp Attenuation: n/a
• Power Amp Details: Simul-Class™ Power Amp – Provides the benefits of vintage Class-A and modern Class A/B running simultaneously
• Cooling: Fan Cooling
• Number of Footswitchable Channels (or Modes): Single Channel, Dual Mode
• Number of Style Modes: 2
• Number of Style Modes per Channel: Single Channel, 2 Modes
• Types of Style Modes per Channel
• RHYTHM Mode – Traditional Clean to Vintage Gain, Independent Volume 1 (Gain) with Pull Bright & Master 1 with Pull Deep Controls to set initial gain independent of playing volume
• LEAD Mode – Cascading High-Gain (Lead), Utilizes Volume 1 to set initial gain strength then features Independent Lead Drive (Gain) with Pull Lead (to manually mode switch) & Lead Master with Pull Bright Controls to adjust the level of cascading gain independent of the playing volume
• Channel Controls: RHYTHM/LEAD Shared Controls: Volume 1 (sets initial gain strength for both channels), Treble, Bass, Middle, Assignable/Foot-Switchable 5-Band Graphic EQ, Reverb & Presence
• Graphic EQ and/or Contour: 5-Band Graphic EQ
• Reverb / Effects & Bypass Options: Graphic EQ By-Pass
• Effects Loop & Bypass Options: Tube-Driven, Series FX Loop
• Slave Output: Yes, with Level Control
• External Switching Jack Options and/or MIDI: Reverb & Graphic EQ External Switching Jack
• Speaker Outputs: 8 Ohm and 2 x 4 Ohm

Accessories

• Footswitches: 2 – 1 x Single Button = Modes, 1 x 2-Button = REV/EQ
• Slip Cover: Included – Fitted Slip Cover

Cabinet Features

• Cabinet Material: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
• Standard Finish Options (no extra cost): Black Bronco Vinyl, Black Jute Grille, Black Piping, Black Handle, Chrome Handle Caps & Metal Corners, CII++ badge

Weight & Dimensions

• Weight: 39 lbs | 17.69 kg
• Height: 9 1/4" H | 23.49 cm H
• Width: 18 1/2" W | 46.35 cm W
• Depth: 10 3/8" D | 26.23 cm D

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