Ebay: My Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+

[visualrocker69]

If I truly wanted a IIC+ and had that much money to kill, I'd get it for that price (if it was in good condition, loaded, and had an imbuya chassis.)

But remember, the IIC+ is pretty useless without another head, due to having shared controls for the channels. I wouldn't want to constantly have to find a compromise between a good lead tone and a good clean tone, I'd just get a Mark IV to complement it. And then I'd need the equipment to switch heads and channels... the expenses pile up, you see?

 

[JOEY B.]

But remember, the IIC+ is pretty useless without another head, due to having shared controls for the channels.

I would not go as far as to say it's useless.

 

[visualrocker69]

But remember, the IIC+ is pretty useless without another head, due to having shared controls for the channels.

I would not go as far as to say it's useless.

My bad, I really don't know, actually.

But tell me HONESTLY... if you dial in your PERFECT lead tone, is your clean tone good? (Some settings might help me get the idea...)

Even still, your lead tone differs from other people's so is it inconcievable that someone's ideal lead tone dialed in would give them a completely shitty clean tone tonally? I can see it...

 

[tobytheplatypus]

But remember, the IIC+ is pretty useless without another head, due to having shared controls for the channels.

I would not go as far as to say it's useless.

My bad, I really don't know, actually.

But tell me HONESTLY... if you dial in your PERFECT lead tone, is your clean tone good? (Some settings might help me get the idea...)

Even still, your lead tone differs from other people's so is it inconcievable that someone's ideal lead tone dialed in would give them a completely sh!t clean tone tonally? I can see it...

maybe thats why he has 2 of them?
lol

 

[JimAnsell]

But remember, the IIC+ is pretty useless without another head, due to having shared controls fo the channels.

i vote that this is the most inaccurate statement ever posted on the boogie board.

 

[sundaypunch]

But remember, the IIC+ is pretty useless without another head, due to having shared controls fo the channels.

i vote that this is the most inaccurate statement ever posted on the boogie board.

Not to pile on, but I agree. The beauty of the IIC+ for me is that you can get a pristine full clean sound and switch directly to an amazing high gain sound. I do the "in-between" sounds with the guitar volume knob (or just turn down the gain on the lead channel).

I had a MKIII that Mike B. modded to C+ spec's and I was still not happy with the amp. I'll take two great channels over three good ones any day.

 

[JOEY B.]

Not to pile on, but I agree. The beauty of the IIC+ for me is that you can get a pristine full clean sound and switch directly to an amazing high gain sound. I do the "in-between" sounds with the guitar volume knob (or just turn down the gain on the lead channel).

I had a MKIII that Mike B. modded to C+ spec's and I was still not happy with the amp. I'll take two great channels over three good ones any day.

That is why I have owned both versions of the MkIV and a purple, red, and green stripe MkIII simulclass Boogies. Trying so get the C+ tone from a 3 channel amp. You see what I am left with / trying to sell :shock: .
This is NOT to say that the MkIII amd MkIV are not great amps, nothing could be farther from the truth. The reason that I prefer the C+ lies in the mid-gain tones, somewhere in between Rhy2 and the lead channels of the 3 channel Marks. I have been trying to close in on this sound with the C+.
It is not quite as "vintage" sounding as my MkI, but I am getting to the "close enough" point. Just my .02 cents worth, for sure.

 

[danyeo1]

I sold a IIC+ for $3000 and it was only a 60 watt model. I don't know why some of you are soo suprised.

 

[LnTh]

I sold a IIC+ for $3000 and it was only a 60 watt model. I don't know why some of you are soo suprised.

In my defense, I'm not suprised at all. I just think it's not worth THAT much. If I had 3k in my hands, and remember I'm a die hard mesa fan, IIC+ would be one of the last amps I'd wanna get. Although I love the tones. It's just that, you get a great distortion... so what? you know. for 3k I'd get 2 amps and cover everything I'd ever need. lol.

To each his own though.

 

[Platypus]

LnTH,
do you or have you ever owned a C+?

 

[visualrocker69]

True, I bet we'd eat our words if we did. Still... from my perspective... well, whatever, I'm probably wrong :wink:

 

[LnTh]

LnTH,
do you or have you ever owned a C+?

Nope. But it doesn't have anything to do with my point.
My point is, I'm not paying $3k for an amp that used to be fraction of that price at some point and doesn't do the laundry for me.

I'm not gonna pay 3k for an amp just cause it's rare and discontinued. Just like I won't pay 1.5k for a Mark IV which I was able to buy for 1k 1.5 years ago.

That aside, I've heard that Mark III gets VERY close to IIC+ sound from guitarists that I respect a lot and I've played Mark III's. AWESOME tones, not 3k worth to me though.

 

[Johnson]

I love the C+, its a great amp. My only complaint is that you have to keep the volume way too loud in order to get the high gain sounds. Once its cranked it sounds great, but it hurts my ears, even while wearing ear plugs w. the amp on 60w (I can't Imagine what a C+ coliseum would sound like cranked up!). If any one has any solutions to this, let me know.

 

[Platypus]

I love the C+, its a great amp. My only complaint is that you have to keep the volume way too loud in order to get the high gain sounds. Once its cranked it sounds great, but it hurts my ears, even while wearing ear plugs w. the amp on 60w (I can't Imagine what a C+ coliseum would sound like cranked up!). If any one has any solutions to this, let me know.

Really? I think mine sounds fantastic for high gain tones even at lower volumes. Do you have a 60/100 toggle?

 

[Johnson]

I love the C+, its a great amp. My only complaint is that you have to keep the volume way too loud in order to get the high gain sounds. Once its cranked it sounds great, but it hurts my ears, even while wearing ear plugs w. the amp on 60w (I can't Imagine what a C+ coliseum would sound like cranked up!). If any one has any solutions to this, let me know.

Really? I think mine sounds fantastic for high gain tones even at lower volumes. Do you have a 60/100 toggle?

I've got a simul-class/Class A version. If you have time, could you send me some of your low volume/high gain settings?

 

[LnTh]

LnTH,
do you or have you ever owned a C+?

Nope. But it doesn't have anything to do with my point.
My point is, I'm not paying $3k for an amp that used to be fraction of that price at some point and doesn't do the laundry for me.

I'm not gonna pay 3k for an amp just cause it's rare and discontinued. Just like I won't pay 1.5k for a Mark IV which I was able to buy for 1k 1.5 years ago.

That aside, I've heard that Mark III gets VERY close to IIC+ sound from guitarists that I respect a lot and I've played Mark III's. AWESOME tones, not 3k worth to me though.

Having both a MkIII (for 20+ years) and more recently the MKIIC+ I can assure you it is not collectiblity that has me owning and keeping the C+.
Nor is it collectibility that has me taking the C+ out to gig.

But the C+ is one of the reasons, if not the main reason, the MKIII sits idle.

And since you have not owned a C+ how can you be so sure it wont do the laundry list for you?!! :shock: :lol:

I don't know what you're trying to convince me of and I don't blame you for defending your amp but like I said, IIC+ will never be worth 3k to me. Even if it has god's personal voice in it. Mesa Boogie is a great company and I'd rather buy a used Roadster + Mark IV for the same price.

Not judging anyone. Just giving my opinion. No need to get upset

If it does the laundry however, I might consider..
Would you say it's capable of making love too?

 

[Platypus]

I love the C+, its a great amp. My only complaint is that you have to keep the volume way too loud in order to get the high gain sounds. Once its cranked it sounds great, but it hurts my ears, even while wearing ear plugs w. the amp on 60w (I can't Imagine what a C+ coliseum would sound like cranked up!). If any one has any solutions to this, let me know.

Really? I think mine sounds fantastic for high gain tones even at lower volumes. Do you have a 60/100 toggle?

I've got a simul-class/Class A version. If you have time, could you send me some of your low volume/high gain settings?

Send me a PM if I forget but I will send you my settings when I get home. I have a 60/100W version. Are you using class A now? that'd be your best bet for cranked tone at lower volumes.

 

[Johnson]

Yep, I am using class A at the moment. Thanks in advance!

 

[rizboog]

Johnson,
Go to the boogie web site and download the MakIIC manual and adjust according to thier instructions, just control the volume on the master and the lead master and you will get the best distortion you have ever heard at low volume. If you do not, I would suggest you check to make sure you have a real C+. Good luck!

 

[Platypus]

Johnson, here are my settings

Volume 1: 7 pulled
Treble: 6.5 pulled
Bass: 2 pulled
Middle: 2.5
Master 1: 2 pulled
Lead Drive: 8
Lead Master: 2 pulled

hope this helps.. absolutely smokes with a LP