Mark IIB -->IIC can be moded to --> IIC+?

[GuitarPlayer]

Hi I just bought a "supposed to be" original Mark IIc 60w with eq. Serial number is 11966. The transformer looked pretty small compared to my original Mark IIc++. I do plan on modding it to a c+. Is 11966 really a markIIc. I hope so :-/ I bought it over the phone from a store in NH. I should have it next week.. $925.00 I couldn't pass it considering I paid 2600 for the c++ I have couple of years ago

 

[Buster Leggs]

Hi I just bought a "supposed to be" original Mark IIc 60w with eq. Serial number is 11966. The transformer looked pretty small compared to my original Mark IIc++. I do plan on modding it to a c+. Is 11966 really a markIIc. I hope so :-/ I bought it over the phone from a store in NH. I should have it next week.. $925.00 I couldn't pass it considering I paid 2600 for the c++ I have couple of years ago

The serial number is correct for a Mk ll C. The power transformer is smaller on the 60 watt model than it is on the 100 watt or simulclass amps.

 

[gts]

Hi I just bought a "supposed to be" original Mark IIc 60w with eq. Serial number is 11966. The transformer looked pretty small compared to my original Mark IIc++. I do plan on modding it to a c+. Is 11966 really a markIIc. I hope so :-/ I bought it over the phone from a store in NH. I should have it next week.. $925.00 I couldn't pass it considering I paid 2600 for the c++ I have couple of years ago

The serial number is correct for a Mk ll C. The power transformer is smaller on the 60 watt model than it is on the 100 watt or simulclass amps.

+1

What store in NH did you buy it from?

 

[GuitarPlayer]

Frank is being modest about his IICA+ Export. It's got a few factory stock differences than any other C+ I have seen.
Mike B. basically dropped in a whole finished C+ RP11A circuit board on that one. We will need to see your circuit board to see what you
have. Since there are not too many IIC's left stock it's been a bit hard to pinpoint when Mesa switch from the RP-10 to the RP-11.
It's possible to upgrade both, but the older IIC RP-10 is a nightmare better left for Mike B.

I have a stock IIc serial #119** I'll try to get a look of the guts

 

[GuitarPlayer]

Hi I just bought a "supposed to be" original Mark IIc 60w with eq. Serial number is 11966. The transformer looked pretty small compared to my original Mark IIc++. I do plan on modding it to a c+. Is 11966 really a markIIc. I hope so :-/ I bought it over the phone from a store in NH. I should have it next week.. $925.00 I couldn't pass it considering I paid 2600 for the c++ I have couple of years ago

The serial number is correct for a Mk ll C. The power transformer is smaller on the 60 watt model than it is on the 100 watt or simulclass amps.

+1

What store in NH did you buy it from?

Manchester Music Mill.. The IIc lead channel stinks. I need the mod :-(

 

[GuitarPlayer]

Thanks again for all the info and recomendation Boogiebabies.

I want to wait until I can get the opportunity to play a C+ to decide if I really want to have the upgrade, this amp sounds very good but I need to give it a chance before modifying it more.
I have them both and dude I'm picky. I sold a markIII black dot and a mark V cause I didn't like the tone. The c+ is a killer tone.. Seriously the Mark IIc lead channelI I have sounds like garbage compared to my C+, clean channel is pretty good thou but not better ;-)
Thanks!!

 

[GuitarPlayer]

dodger916, that is exactly the advice I was looking for, thank you very much. I played the amp and sounded so good as a IIC... that I don't want to change it but on the other hand I am in the stress thinking that it may become even better as a "+", but so far, I think I will keep it as that, the price was so good for the condition of the amp... I really was expecting more wear, but only problem was the tape that I removed most of it already, will be hard to remove 100%. Also it come with a case that protected very well but the foam is desintegrating so I may need to remove it and found a way to put something else.

Anyway, I think I will keep it a s IIC for now, and try to get in the future another C+.

I will post the pictures or a link, thanks!!

I have compared the two and to my ears the plus is thousands of miles better clean and crunch. I hate the lead on the IIc thou. I'm sending it to mesa for the mod.

 

[gts]

I'm sending it to mesa for the mod.

Smart move! ;-)