Mesa Boogie Mark IIB Coliseum 300 – Ex-Al Di Meola Amp – Signed, Provenance w/Randall Smith

Mesa Boogie Mark IIB Coliseum 300 – Ex-Al Di Meola (Signed w/ Provenance)

The Ultimate Investment-Grade Mesa: Serial #K199

Offered here is a museum-quality piece of guitar history: a Mesa Boogie Mark IIB Coliseum 300 personally owned, toured, and signed by legendary jazz-fusion pioneer Al Di Meola.

This is not just a vintage amplifier; it is a documented artifact from the golden era of high-performance guitar amplification, boasting direct provenance to one of the most influential players in modern music.

Provenance & Collector Value

• Artist Owned: Personally used by Al Di Meola for live performances and touring throughout the 1980s.
• Authenticity: Hand-signed by Al Di Meola directly on the front faceplate.
• Historical Documentation: Includes a rare original photograph showing Mesa Boogie founder Randall Smith presenting this exact amplifier to Di Meola.

Rarity & Production Specs

The Coliseum 300 is the rarest and most powerful evolution of the Mark IIB platform.

• Limited Production: Only ~336 Mark II Coliseums were ever made; of those, the "300 Series" represents a tiny fraction.
• Serial Number: K199
• The "300" Factor: Built for maximum headroom and stage projection, this was Mesa’s flagship high-power offering, rarely seen on the open market.

Technical Specifications

• Power Output: ~300 Watts (The highest-headroom Mark II ever built).
• Tubes: 6 x 6L6GC Power Tubes / 12AX7 Preamp Tubes.
• Voltage: 110V (Original US Model).
• Features: Classic Mark IIB layout with cascading gain, pull-switch tone shaping, and the iconic 5-band Graphic EQ.
• Build: Wide "Coliseum" chassis with oversized transformers and tour-grade construction.
• Condition: Hand-built in California, USA. Exceptional structural and cosmetic integrity.

Included in Sale

• Mesa Boogie Mark IIB Coliseum 300 Amplifier (Ex-Al Di Meola).
• Original Signed Surface/Faceplate.
• Original historic photograph of Randall Smith & Al Di Meola.

Serious inquiries only. This is a unique opportunity for serious collectors and professional musicians to own a piece of fusion history.