Mesa Boogie Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Head in Black

Presenting the all new Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Head, this one in the traditional Black Bronco Tolex. THIS IS A PRE-SALE ITEM, WITH OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE OF DECEMBER 2ND. ORDERS WILL SHIP IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE RECEIVED, ONCE WE TAKE DELIVERY FROM MESA. The re-release of the legendary Mark IIC+ is a significant event for guitarists and collectors alike. This long-awaited second-build is a celebration of MESA’s legacy and a reminder of its enduring influence on guitar tone and chart-topping music. With fiery attack and soaring sustain, the IIC+ introduced 80s guitarists to a new level of gain, focus, and emotion showcased on so many of the decade’s most treasured recordings by its biggest Artists. By the time the Mark III was released in 1985, the IIC+ had left a "mark" on popular music that would withstand the test of time, and its sound is still relevant, forty years after the original production span of nearly 3,000 units. Poised to be a hit with pros, enthusiasts, and anyone wanting to connect with this exciting time in Boogie history, the Mark IIC+ is again ready to inspire a generation while educating on what a great tube amp can do for your sound and your playing. The Mark IIC+ is pure “Vintage Boogie®” and based on the original Mark II (now called the Mark II-A) design, the world’s first “Dual Mode” amplifier containing independent performance modes dedicated to clean and overdrive sounds. The IIC+ model represents the 3rd generation of that gamechanging single channel/dual mode layout and includes all the refinements made to that original format over its nearly five influential years. It was also the last model in its family, as the subsequent model would contain three performance modes and be dubbed the MARK III. The IIC+’s single row of controls is shared by its two modes (preamps), one for Rhythm (clean) and one for Lead (overdrive). Independent, though still interactive, sets of gain and volume controls help optimize each gain structure while shared Tone controls handle the broad stroke voicing. Finetuning of the sounds is accomplished by the PULL SHIFT voicing features – some Mode specific – fitted to the simple controls and further shaping via the on-board 5-Band Graphic EQ. Though the “Q” of the individual Bands (Slider Pot frequencies) is fairly wide around their Center Points, they provide a surprising degree of surgical-level sculpting quickly and musically. The Rear Panel of the C+ provides the important features that keep this amp as relevant as ever 40 years after its initial run. Global PRESENCE and REVERB controls are centered for easy navigation from the Front in stage environments. A series, buffered Effects Loop provides a seamless interface for your time-based processing. The Power Select switch at the far right (left from the Front) allows for your choice of the full 75 watts of “SIMUL-CLASS” power for richness, authority, and max headroom or “CLASS A” for 25 watts of reduced power and low end along with easier, smoother power clip at lower volumes. One 8 Ohm and two 4 Ohm Speaker Outputs provide for a wide array of cabinet impedance matching. And though not a compensated Direct Output for Consoles or Interfaces, a SLAVE tap off the speaker outputs captures the entire sound of the amp – preamp and power section – to produce a non-compensated feed for IR Readers or external processors that might even serve an era-appropriate “dry/wet/wet” rig. Out of production for four decades, everyone at Mesa Boogie (and The Guitar Sanctuary) welcome back this icon and celebrate its impact on the incredible guitar heroes and timeless recordings they made during one of rock guitar’s biggest decades. The Mark IIC+ legacy is one that Mesa Boogie doesn't take lightly or for granted, and recreating it in today’s world with today’s available components and rigorous worldwide Compliance Regulations was no easy feat. However, everyone at Mesa are just as proud and excited about this iteration as we were about the first one that was produced for less than two years, four decades ago. If you seek to own a legend, don’t want to chase vintage relics in who knows what condition, want the fieriest, most articulate, and nuanced Tone possible, don’t really need the galaxy-wide versatility of our Mark VII, and prefer a more classic layout and look, the Mark IIC+ is waiting. Be warned, though, once you play a C+, you may never feel the same about other guitar amplifiers. A bold statement, to be sure, but it’s backed up by 40 years of iconic Tone and the passionate faithful who’ve made it mythical..... Key Features of the Mark IIC+ at a Glance: An authentic recreation of the legendary MESA/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head Footswitchable Dual Mode Preamp Selectable Simul-Class (75 Watts) or Class A (25 Watts) Power Built-in Footswitchable Tube-Driven Spring Reverb Footswitchable 5-Band Graphic EQ Slave Output for use with Wet/Dry/Wet rigs or external IR readers Series, Buffered Effects Loop PRODUCT NAME & FORMAT: Mark IIC+ Head PRODUCT SERIES: Mark Series BUILD LOCATION: Built In Petaluma, CA, with the World’s Finest Materials 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 channel switch) & Lead Master with Pull Deep Controls to adjust the level of cascading gain independent of the playing volume CHANNEL CONTROLS: Each Channel features Independent 2-Position Style Mode Switch, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb (back panel), Master & Multi-Soak Power Controls 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 AVAILABLE FORMATS: Head & 1x12 Combo AMPLIFIER FEATURES AMP TYPE: Tube CHASSIS MATERIAL: Steel RECTIFIER TYPE: Silicon Diodes RECTIFIER TUBE(S): n/a VARIAC POWER SWITCH: n/a PREAMP TUBES: 5x 12AX7 POWER AMP TUBES: 4x 6L6 BIAS SWITCH FOR ALTERNATE POWER TUBE TYPES: n/a MAINTENANCE FREE FIXED BIAS: Yes WATTAGE(S) QUICK REFERENCE (SEE POWER AMP DETAILS FOR MORE INFO): 75 or 25 Watts (Global) BUILT-IN POWER AMP ATTENUATION: n/a POWER AMP DETAILS (CLASS & WATTAGE): Exclusive Simul-Class™ Power Amp – Provides the benefits of vintage Class-A and modern Class A/B running simultaneously CONVECTION OR FAN COOLING: Fan Cooled 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 channel switch) & Lead Master with Pull Deep 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: EQ Bypass EFFECTS LOOP & BYPASS OPTIONS: Tube-Driven, Series FX Loop GLOBAL OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL: n/a GLOBAL SOLO LEVEL CONTROL: n/a TRUE-BYPASS OPTIONS: n/a TUNER OUTPUT: n/a SPECIFICATIONS: EXTERNAL SWITCHING JACK OPTIONS AND/OR MIDI: n/a SPEAKER OUTPUTS: 1x 8 Ohm and 2x 4 Ohm CABINET SIMULATION - DIRECT LIVE/RECORDING OUTPUT: n/a INTERNAL AMP LOAD (FOR SPEAKER-LESS PERFORMANCE): n/a HEADPHONE OUTPUT: n/a SLAVE OUTPUT: n/a ADDITIONAL AMPLIFIER FEATURES EXTRA FEATURES: n/a ACCESSORIES FOOTSWITCH: Two: 1x Single-Button Footswitch (Modes 1/2), 1x Two-Button Footswitch (Reverb/EQ) SLIPCOVER: Included - Fitted Slipcover CABINET FEATURES CABINET MATERIAL: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch STANDARD FINISH OPTIONS (no extra cost): Black Bronco Vinyl, Black Nylon Grille, Black Rubber Handle with Chrome End Caps & Metal Corners CUSTOM FINISH OPTIONS: n/a SPEAKER(S) & IMPEDANCE: n/a CASTERS: n/a