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.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
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