Ran upon something of interest...

[Trace]

I'm viewing some local listings and ran into a guy selling a 1981 Mark IIC or IIB. He isn't sure because he doesn't know what the difference is. The thing I'm dying to know is: Can the C/B be upgraded to the IIC+ still? If so, how much vaguely is it to do this? Do I need to look for any specific serial numbers to make sure what it is? I'm vaguely familiar with the IIC+, and if this can be converted, then it's a steal. Help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ramalam]

The last I heard, they will still turn a C in to a C+ but will not for a B. I don't know how much it costs. I would definitely listen to a C to make damned sure I didn't like it just the way it is. C's have a great sound too and it is possible you would like it as much or better. I have heard some great C's.

 

[Trace]

Yeah, definitely. Either way, the amp I'm looking to buy is a reallly reallllllly good deal. So, I'd just prefer some info about the serial numbers if anyone's got it. :wink:

 

[Platypus]

What's the serial?

I believe the C->C+ mod costs $250, not entirely sure though.

 

[stokes]

http://homepage.mac.com/mesaboogie/welcome.html Check this site you may get some definative answer here,but I think if it is an '81 it would be a IIB.

 

[tony777]

Easiest way is to look for the pull shift on the bass pot, if it has a pull shift it's a IIC.

 

[Platypus]

The C to C+ mod last summer was $400 plus shipping both ways.
The Cost of Living in th SF Bay area must be high ;-)

yowzer :shock:

 

[Trace]

Yikes. He gave me the serials and confirmed it to be a IIB. Ahh, oh well. Thanks anyways guys.

 

[ramalam]

The C to C+ mod last summer was $400 plus shipping both ways.
The Cost of Living in th SF Bay area must be high ;-)

You got that right.

 

[Fxrs]

Yikes. He gave me the serials and confirmed it to be a IIB. Ahh, oh well. Thanks anyways guys.

Brad Gillis used 2 MKII's separated by a stereo chorus on "Speak of the Devil". Killer tone.

 

[Fxrs]

Yikes. He gave me the serials and confirmed it to be a IIB. Ahh, oh well. Thanks anyways guys.

Brad Gillis used 2 MKIIB's separated by a stereo chorus on "Speak of the Devil". Killer tone.

 

[Fxrs]

Yikes. He gave me the serials and confirmed it to be a IIB. Ahh, oh well. Thanks anyways guys.

Brad Gillis used 2 MKIIB's separated by a stereo chorus on "Speak of the Devil". Killer tone.

A Stereo post!!

Sorry, the board was very slow this morning(or my comp. at work was)

 

[stokes]

Dont be discouraged because it is not a C+,the IIB is a fine amp in its own right.Depending on your style,the IIB may be just what you need.I have a IIC+,I am not into metal or have a need for the ultra high gain all the time,and if I happened to buy a IIB when I got the C+,I am sure it would fit just fine.

 

[themisfit138]

is a IIB good for metal, or is lower gain?

 

[Tuna141]

themisfit138 Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:00 am Post subject:

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is a IIB good for metal, or is lower gain?

From what I've read, the B is lower gain, and is probably not a good choice for metal without a pedal.

 

[themisfit138]

ok thanks