Mark VII combo weight?

[Jamme1961]

thinking of getting one of these - is the weight 58LBS? how is it to move around for gigs? Is 58LBS correct weight? thxs

 

[bandit2013]

I can only think of one thing, Road Case! Something like this:
https://www.calzoneanvil.com/collections/amp-cases

Sure, there are others out there. Most may be a bit larger on the inside for the smaller Mark VII combo. Same for the JP2C combo. Mesa used to have road cases a long time ago. Not sure how long it will take to turn a new amp into a relic looking one.

I have carried my Mark III combo around for some time, never had a case for it. Sort of wish I did. I managed to keep it like new, so it was still in mint condition when I sold it. Back in the 90's it was just a change of location for the band to practice. Never made it to any gigs as I quite the band to pursue my college education since I had to move away for that.

 

[Jamme1961]

I don’t know if I could pick it up if I put in a case - sucks maybe have to get the head ? I think the head is 40lbs. Great tone is heavy

 

[bandit2013]

I would not say it is a requirement. Just some insurance for protecting your investment, it is nothing more than a suggestion. I have managed lugging around a Mark III combo amp for years, no case but wish I had one. Much heavier than the Mark VII combo by at least 10lbs. The Mark III had an EVM12L Black Shadow speaker so that added some weight to it.

Just pointing out that when you travel to various places, egress may be difficult with some amps to carry into the establishment. I heard of the stories but never experienced some of the issues many have encountered. Combo or head with cab will still have its challenges. Probably does not make much of a difference. Not like you can carry the amp in one hand and the guitar in the other as that may not always work out.

 

[mace]

Mark VII combo is heavy at about 60 lbs. it does come with casters. I tend to lug it around without casters.

 

[Jamme1961]

My mkIIB combo is heavy too but compact- makes it easier to carry. I’ll have to compare the specs to the VII. I’m just a lot older now - when I was young I didn’t worry about this stuff- thxs for the info

 

[mkVplayer]

Personally I’ve never thought the 1x12 combos sound as good as head and cab. And pushing a head that’s sitting on a cab (with wheels) is easier in most situations too. Or if all you want is a 1x12 get a dolly and a couple bungee cords for the cab and head. You win sound wise and portability wise.

 

[lwilliams]

I have been carrying my Mark VII to many gigs since March of this year. 58 lbs is a bit heavy. But it is manageable compared to my Matchless SC-30 (77 lbs).

I do have to lift it into and then out of my SUV. That is the toughest part.

The huge leather handle helps a lot. The casters make it easy once you get to a place where you can roll it. After you are into the gig area, it is very easy. You just roll it around as needed.

At my age, 64, the heavy amps are more of a concern than they were back in the 70s when I carried a Fender Twin around.

 

[Revelation Sound]

Personally I’ve never thought the 1x12 combos sound as good as head and cab. And pushing a head that’s sitting on a cab (with wheels) is easier in most situations too. Or if all you want is a 1x12 get a dolly and a couple bungee cords for the cab and head. You win sound wise and portability wise.

I kinda wish I purchased the head and cab instead of the combo. I think the combo has a tighter sound. But as I already have a Fender Twin with a Mesa Boogie Flux five pedal, I wanted to get something different. The combo is lighter than my Twin and with the wheels, its easy to move.