Mk IIC '+' Mod: What is it?

[GeoBull]

I'm having so much fun here I thought I'd start another thread

Seriously, would anybody mind looking at these questions?

-What (semi-technically) does the '+' mod for a IIC do?
-How does it affect the amp?
-What is the ~ wait time for getting it done?
-In what situations? (e.g. clean channel, lead channel, all, etc.)
-If you had it done, what was the difference you noticed in your amp?
-If you had to choose between doing a '+' mod (~400-500 with shipping) or throwing in some more dollars (quite a few more) and buying a new MkIV what would you do?

 

[Boogiebabies]

I'm having so much fun here I thought I'd start another thread

Seriously, would anybody mind looking at these questions?

-What (semi-technically) does the '+' mod for a IIC do?

It's not a mod. It's a different circuit. It involves moving the loop, altering gain stages.

-How does it affect the amp?

It's a new amp that has basically been noted to be the most desirable Boogie tone ever.

-What is the ~ wait time for getting it done?

Whenever Mike B. finishes it.

-In what situations? (e.g. clean channel, lead channel, all, etc.)

The clean is basically the same, but the lead and the loop are totally upgraded.

-If you had it done, what was the difference you noticed in your amp?

Monsterous gain, increased tightness and clarity.

-If you had to choose between doing a '+' mod (~400-500 with shipping) or throwing in some more dollars (quite a few more) and buying a new MkIV what would you do?

Upgrade the IIC and get a MK IV. They compliment each other very well.
The C+ has a huge open agressive tone while the MK IV offers the same gain, essence and Boogie tones, it is a more refined audiophile type of amp.

 

[GeoBull]

Thanks; perfect information. I have the clearance from 'the boss' for the Mk IV; now I just have to sell her on the Mods (or maybe just go with the mods). I Evans I'll probably sell; lovely amp but I should be able to get a good jazz sound out of the Mk IV.

 

[Boogiebabies]

Sorry, can't advise on the Jazz tones. Not my bag.
With the Fender tone stacks and the naturally big bass emphasis on the
tone controls you should have little trouble getting a big tubby, round tone.

 

[Shep]

Thanks; perfect information. I have the clearance from 'the boss' for the Mk IV; now I just have to sell her on the Mods (or maybe just go with the mods). I Evans I'll probably sell; lovely amp but I should be able to get a good jazz sound out of the Mk IV.

I was playing in a Sydney Con Jazz band last night with my mk IV and a EVM 1x12 200w and my gibson... the best jazz tones..just think, John scofield use's the mesa heartbreaker which is pretty much the rhy1 and lead channel of the mk IV..