FS: Mesa Boogie Carbine M6 Amp, £625 £625 Potton, Central East Bedfordshire

[silverfoxnik]

Hi Folks, 

 

Due to having too many amps, up for sale is this beautiful sounding, excellent condition, Mesa Boogie Carbine M6, 600 watt bass amp that comes in a Trojan 2u Rack Case. 

 

Price etc

I'm looking for £625 o.n.o for the amp and rack case, and I'm not looking for any trades at this time.

 

Attached photos hopefully show everything you'd need to see, but if you'd like any other pictures, please let me know. 

 

At the risk of stating the obvious, the Fearless Greenboy cab in the photos is not for sale. 

 

Collection arrangements

Collection only from Potton, in Central Bedfordshire, or a meet up somewhere between Potton and Ealing in London where I work. Sorry, but I won't post this, having had too many mishaps when shipping amps before. 

 

Viewings / trial at Silverfoxnik Towers very welcome of course, where the kettle will be on and the tea/coffee will be flowing. 

 

If you have any questions, please ask away here or PM me. 

 

Thanks for looking, as ever.. 

 

Cheers, Nik 👍😊

 

Useful info/reference/reviews etc

So, here's some useful background and other information about this sale...

 

This was bought by me in March last year from @rambam, here's a link to his advert :

 

It was in superb condition when I bought it, and it still is to be honest, as I've only done a few gigs with it in that time. 

 

Here's the Carbine's  tech spec: 

 

Wattage600 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms / 320 Watts @ 8 Ohms

Power Amp TypeTrans-Class™ Power w/8 Power MOSFET's & 8/4 or 2 Ohm Impedance Switch

PreampVacuum Tube Preamp w/ 1x Mesa 12AX7

EQ / Dynamics ControlActive Bass w/Pull Deep, Passive Mid, 5-Position Active Mid-Voice Switch & Active Treble

Footswitchable FunctionsExternal Switching Jacks for Mute and Voicing Modes (Footswitches Sold Seperately)

Weight25 Lbs.

Dimensions3 1/2" H x 19" W x 13 3/8" D

 

A useful YouTube review here:

 

 

And here's a pretty accurate description of the qualities of the Carbine:

 

The Mesa/Boogie M6 Carbine 600 Watt Bass Head is a powerhouse amplifier designed for bassists who crave precision, power, and versatility. With its Class A/B power section, this amp head delivers an impressive 600 watts, ensuring your sound is both bold and clear, whether you're in the studio or on stage.

 

The M6 Carbine is engineered with a hybrid tube preamp and a MOSFET power section, combining the warmth of tubes with the reliability and efficiency of solid-state technology.

 

What sets the M6 Carbine apart is its 5-band EQ with a semi-parametric midrange, allowing for detailed tonal shaping tailored to your specific style. This flexibility ensures that whether you're playing smooth jazz, funk, or heavy rock, your sound will cut through with clarity. The amplifier also features a foot-switchable Solo Level Control for dynamic live performances.

Beyond its tonal capabilities, the M6 Carbine is built with the gigging musician in mind. It includes a balanced XLR output with a ground lift and pre/post EQ options for direct connection to PA systems. Additionally, it features a series effects loop and a tuner output, making it easy to integrate with your existing gear.

 

Thanks again for looking! 👍

[bassfan]

I absolutely loved mine. These amps are amazing, not too many about either. Good luck with sale Nik. 

[silverfoxnik]

42 minutes ago, bassfan said:

I absolutely loved mine. These amps are amazing, not too many about either. Good luck with sale Nik. 

Thanks @bassfan.. 🙏

[rambam]

Good luck with the sale Nik, whoever buys this will get a great amp..

[silverfoxnik]

Cheers Roy, 

 

It's a fantastic sounding amp, and the only reason I'm selling is because I (stupidly) have too many amps now..

 

And if it weren't for my Mesa Walkabout Combo, then I wouldn't be selling it. 

[Steve Browning]

Superb amp. GLWTS.

[silverfoxnik]

Cheers Steve! 🙏😊

[Sean]

I had one. It's a beast. Very versatile too.

Seriously loud.

[Beedster]

27 minutes ago, Sean said:

I had one. It's a beast. Very versatile too.

Seriously loud.

 

Classy amp, despite its deceptive simplicity, while it's bloody versatile it's also very hard to make it sound anything other than bloody good. I had the combo version that - due to classic Mesa over-engineering of the cab - weighed slightly more than Luxembourg, but I still chose it over my smaller Mesa units because it did sound rather lovely. Certainly a unit that justifies the 'Engineering' in the title 👍    

[silverfoxnik]

1 hour ago, Beedster said:

 

Classy amp, despite its deceptive simplicity, while it's bloody versatile it's also very hard to make it sound anything other than bloody good. I had the combo version that - due to classic Mesa over-engineering of the cab - weighed slightly more than Luxembourg, but I still chose it over my smaller Mesa units because it did sound rather lovely. Certainly a unit that justifies the 'Engineering' in the title 👍    

Thanks Chris, 

 

I remember the 212 combo you had; it looked like a serious piece of kit! 

 

Wasn't it the M3, as opposed to the M6 ? 

[Beedster]

12 hours ago, silverfoxnik said:

Thanks Chris, 

 

I remember the 212 combo you had; it looked like a serious piece of kit! 

 

Wasn't it the M3, as opposed to the M6 ? 

 

M6 unless I’m going mad 😀

 

[silverfoxnik]

That makes it even more of a bargain when you sold it, Chris...

[Beedster]

3 hours ago, silverfoxnik said:

That makes it even more of a bargain when you sold it, Chris...

Big Mesa boxes are hard to sell these days, I’d have got more had I sold the head on

its own 🤔

[silverfoxnik]

Sad, but true.... 

 

 

[silverfoxnik]

Happy Bank Holiday Friday, Folks! 

 

Figured I'd better give this amp a BUMP, as it needs to find a new home. 

 

Cheers, Nik