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Old 06-20-2011, 12:18 PM
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For sale FEELER - Mesa / Boogie D-180 200-watt All-tube Bass Amp - PRICE DROP.

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It pains me so to do this, but these lean times demand sacrifices...

I'd like to sell my Mesa / Boogie D-180 200-watt all-tube bass amp ("non-graphic eq" version), and I want to guage interest among my bass brethren and sisteren before I even consider putting it up for sale on that "other" site.

Here's a link to the owner's manual - it's got alot of information about what this amp is and what it can do:

http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/D-...ower%20Amp.pdf

There are also several threads here on TB about this amp - just do a search.

It sounds amazing - loud, present, deep, and punchy, but for those in the know about the "cascaded channel overdrive" feature exclusive to this amp, that feature seems to either be defeated or not working as it should. I've read that some customers had Mesa Boogie modify their D-180s to defeat this feature, but I can't be sure about this one. It may also simply be tired preamp tubes.

The amp shows some wear - nothing terrible; just your typical "rack rash" and some other scuffs here and there - not bad at all for a nearly 30-year old amp. There are also a couple of screws missing (and some mismatched) on the top cover, but the ones present hold the cover on securely. It also appears to have been owned, most likely originally, by a school in the same town the amp was built in - there's some etching on the back alluding to this. I believe the power cord was also replaced at some point.

Oh, I almost forgot - Cliff Burton fanboys (myself included!) - this is it, minus the graphic eq.

Asking price for this legendary all-tube amplifier - $700 plus shipping & insurance in the CONUS - no Paypal, please - U.S.P.S. money order or bank cashier's check only - amp weighs about 45lbs and will be packaged securely.

Thanks for looking! Be well.

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Old 06-20-2011, 10:40 PM
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Now with pictures.
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Old 06-24-2011, 04:28 PM
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Hey, that's my old amp Bump
Miss that amp, wish I had the funds to buy her back
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Old 06-28-2011, 11:03 AM
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BUMP for a great amp. I have the M-190 power amp section of this amp, and it's killer.
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Old 06-29-2011, 11:18 AM
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Thanks Hangman. It's true - this amp kicks A$$.
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Old 07-03-2011, 12:05 AM
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200 all-tube watts bump.
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Old 07-04-2011, 01:30 AM
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Sweet

The D180 is one of the best sounding tube amps of all time. My favorite Boogie!!
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Old 07-04-2011, 03:53 PM
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Thanks A.L. - this amp is a bona fide sleeper among the ampegs and other all-tube giants.

Hey, how 'bout a straight trade for that beat-up old British amp you're trying to unload?.........yeah, right!

If I won the lottery tomorrow, that beast would be mine quick (probably true for alot of folks 'round here).


***Quick question for the hordes - is the "no paypal" thing keeping anyone from jumping on this? I SUPPOSE I could consider bending there. Lemme know. Thanks.
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Old 07-07-2011, 12:14 PM
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Now with price drop - $700 plus shipping in the CONUS.
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Old 07-13-2011, 06:37 PM
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bump.

by the way, there's one of these on ebay right now (with eq) - B.I.N. price - $900...
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man oh man i am so tempted by this.....
i mean ive been looking at this for a while...
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Im going to try to get some funds together....If I can do so, I will be in touch.
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Old 07-21-2011, 11:47 AM
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"not interested in trades" bump...thanks though.
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hi, there. it looks alittle beat up and unoriginal. sorry , dont mean to be a jerk. i am a paypal person. i just cant due 700.00. i live in jax fl 32211. i ve tried to find one here & the only one available isnt working right yet gc still has it on the used gear page. going on 3 yrs too. i offered 500.00-550.00 for it but they said 600.00 + tax + s/h. so with everthing added up i would of been over 700.00 anyway so it was for the best. this one had the eq system on the front. thanks, hope it sells for you d180fuzz. mark.
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hi, there. it looks alittle beat up and unoriginal. sorry , dont mean to be a jerk. mark.
Really? Could have fooled me.
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hi, there. it looks alittle beat up and unoriginal. sorry , dont mean to be a jerk. mark.
It looks nearly as nice as ANY of them I've ever seen, and certainly looks pretty good for an amp that's nearly 30 years old and still being used!

Great amp bump- I miss mine often, and it was in noticeably worse cosmetic condition, but still worth way more than what he's selling for once you hear it rock!
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my fav amp i wish i never sold. wish i had the cash.
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This amp hasn't sold yet? C'mon guys, this is a great price for a great tube amp. Whoever buys this will not be disappointed.
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