Mesa/Boogie Mark IIB Combo – 1981 – Cream Tolex
The Mark IIB is widely considered the sweet spot of the early Mesa/Boogie lineage. This one carries a handwritten factory date of February 19, 1981 on the chassis, cream/blonde tolex with dark grille cloth, 60 watts, and appears all original throughout.
The speaker is worth calling out, it's the original Electro-Voice Model 12L, OEM type, with a serial number dating to August 1981. A matching original speaker in a 44-year-old combo is not something you see every day.
One of the power tubes shows some darkening, which we're disclosing upfront. This amp has not been powered up and verified by our technicians and is being sold as-is, condition as described. Price reflects that honestly.
- Make: Mesa/Boogie
- Model: Mark IIB
- Type: Combo amplifier
- Output: 60 watts
- Date of manufacture: February 19, 1981 (handwritten factory date on chassis)
- Tolex: Cream/blonde with dark grille cloth
- Speaker: Original Electro-Voice Model 12L, OEM Type (serial dated August 1981)
- Power tubes: Original 6L6 (one shows darkening — see photos)
- Preamp tubes: Original 12AX7
- Features: Effects loop, reverb, presence, slave out, 5-band graphic EQ (80, 240, 750, 2200, 6600 Hz), pull-knob Bright / Shift / Lead / Boost
- Fan: Original Howard Industries Cyclohm
- Power cord: 3-prong grounded
- Modifications: None visible
- Condition: Age-appropriate tolex wear, all controls present and intact
- Sale condition: As-is, not powered up or verified by technician
- Weight: 64lps 14oz
- Price: $2,999
Ships carefully packed and insured for full value. International buyers are welcome — please contact us for a shipping quote before purchasing.
About Mill River Music Mill River Music is an independent, human-powered music shop located in downtown Northampton, MA, run by a team of players, enthusiasts, and certified repair technicians. Every piece of used gear we sell is personally inspected, tested, and set up before it ships — we don't list it until we'd be happy to play it ourselves.
As Martin and Taylor certified techs, we hold our guitar work to a high standard, and we're committed to full transparency about the condition of everything we sell. No surprises.
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