Mesa Boogie Bass 400+ - ALL TUBE goodness!

[Keith Guitars]

Up for sale is a Mesa Bass 400+ in excellent condition.

This amp came to me as a trade-in for a bunch of guitar repairs.
I have checked it out fully and it works great with no issues.
The tubes are pretty fresh and should last for a good long while.

This amp has incredible volume and depth - the 12 power tubes really deliver. The lows are way deeper and 'broader' than my old Trace V-type pre/Mackie 1400 setup.

This also has a punch and 'grunt' that sets it apart from other all-tube amps. Ampegs always sound 'soft' and 'slow' to my ears. This amp does not - it responds with a quick attack and really kicks.

Did I mention it's LOUD? Really loud. Way too much for my needs, or else I'd keep it in a second.

Two channels, 3-band rotary EQ and Graphic EQ makes for a lot of sonic options.

Can deliver full power at 8, 4, or 2 ohms.

Weighs in around 50 lbs. A lot lighter than an SVT head.

Asking $875 plus actual shipping cost via UPS Ground.
PayPal would be ideal.

Please PM if you have any questions or interest.
I don't always see the threads right away.

This amp will not let you down. Again - if I ever had a gig that would let me turn this up past "2", I would keep it!

[Keith Guitars]

One more picture - TWELVE beautiful power tubes.

[havuk]

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[bass1107]

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[Breslin dp]

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[Wyrm74]

Wow, that's a steal of a price!

[etb67]

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[iualum]

Interested. A quick question, though. You mention that the tubes are pretty fresh & should last a good long while. Did you or the previous owner re-tube recently, or how did you go about making that determination?

[Keith Guitars]

Hey,

The age of the tubes is by the account of the prior owner.
They all appear to be working well with no untoward glow or anything. I don't have the gear to test each tube, I'm afraid.

As I understand it, these amps run the tubes pretty gently, and just use a bunch of them. So they're supposed to last a while...

Best,
Martin

[fdeeptone]

I beleive the bias is set by the mesa on these amps so the tubes last longer.
Last i read the tubes are usually good for 2 to 3 years.

[seventhsunbass]

I hope my Ampeg SVT-300 sells so I can jump on this like a boar hog on a corn cob!!!!!!

Tube Heaven, Ampeg SVT-300 rack mount tube amp sale/trade feeler

[gioby1]

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[jokerjkny]

WOW THAT'S A GREAT PRICE

[Krügmeister]

Originally Posted by jokerjkny

WOW THAT'S A GREAT PRICE

I KNOW!!

[Keith Guitars]

Good prices go quickly - this guy is sold!

Thanks everyone for the interest.