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Mesa Mark II With EQ?

PostPosted:Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:50 am
by strumminsix
Anyone know anything about these amps? One came up for sale (very cheap) recently and I've been pondering one for some time.

Re: Mesa Mark II With EQ?

PostPosted:Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:53 am
by jackr
What appeals to you about this one over the Lonestar which you didnt like?

Re: Mesa Mark II With EQ?

PostPosted:Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:59 am
by strumminsix
jackr wrote:What appeals to you about this one over the Lonestar which you didnt like?
The EQ.
The Lonestar was the most expensive amp I owned, at the time and the heaviest and very finicky room-to-room.

I heard a friends Mesa something in a small box like the II and thought it sounded outstanding!!!

What is a good price for one, in your opinion

(btw, good memory!)

Re: Mesa Mark II With EQ?

PostPosted:Tue Jun 22, 2010 10:14 am
by jackr
I think that a good price for a head alone would be about a grand. May need some TLC for that price though. I think a nice one would be more like $1500 to $1700.

I think there are a bunch of different models like mark IIb and others.

My 10/50/100 lonestar head cost me $1250 but the maintenance killed me.

Re: Mesa Mark II With EQ?

PostPosted:Tue Jun 22, 2010 10:25 am
by jackr
besides, you dont need a new amp just get one of these.

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/msg/1805030491.html

Re: Mesa Mark II With EQ?

PostPosted:Tue Jun 22, 2010 10:37 am
by strumminsix
Awesome Hondo!!!

BTW, the one locally just sold for $500.

Re: Mesa Mark II With EQ?

PostPosted:Tue Jun 22, 2010 10:43 am
by jackr
that is a GREAT price even if it was in need of work.

Re: Mesa Mark II With EQ?

PostPosted:Tue Jun 22, 2010 12:17 pm
by tigerstrat
I only use the EQ on my Mark III if I'm using the lead channel. Middle position on the toggle is "Lead only"