The Luthier Shoppe

From the first Snakeskin-covered MESA 450 Head built for Patrick “Buzz” Burke to today’s Subway Series, Mesa Boogie’s commitment to bassists has never wavered on tone or quality.

They’re as committed now as they were then: build the highest-quality, most musical, most relevant bass amps, and treat every player as we’d want to be treated. That ethos and their amps are why they’re number one in the premier bass amp category.

Enter the Bass 800D: an ultra-simple, modernized take on the beloved 400+. It marries lush tube tone and classic drive with the featherweight power of our Subway icons, but with its own tuning and tube-preamp voice. The Bass 800D is dynamic, fast-tracking, easy to push into soft clip, and unmistakably reminiscent of our all-tube heads.

Bass 800D, classically modern. It’s here and ready for you. Take it home today!

Tube preamp + tuned power give the Bass 800D a voice with real fee that your tone’s been chasing.

If you’re running it loud on stage or playing quietly at home, you shouldn’t have to forfeit features just to avoid waking the neighbors. Run silent with the Headphone Out and keep your Series FX Loop, Aux In, and Tuner Out. Just because the volume changes doesn’t mean the rig should too.

Bass 800D—classically modern, classically available at The Luthier Shoppe!

What is Simul-Class? It’s Mesa’s original hybrid power section—running Class A and AB Classes of operation simultaneously.

That’s an important part of the recipe in the Simul-Class Mark IIC+’s addictive blend of (Class AB) headroom and authority and (Class A) natural compression and sweetness, all in one power section. Truly the best of both worlds when it comes to power!

Handmade tone, handpicked style.

The California Tweed 6V6 4:40 delivers six power levels from 40 down to 2 watts—warm, vintage voice at any volume. But in our Custom Configured program, it can also be built as a true one-of-a-kind.

From exotic hardwoods to limited coverings, every California Tweed can be as unique as its sound.

Available at The Luthier Shoppe!

ON THE BENCH 🔧He’res a classic 50’s Gibson LG1 - in for a setup (3 braces loose so had odd sound and high action on bass side) and to get tuners rebutted! Turned out great and sounds better than ever!

FOR SALE 🎸 Tokai AST-62 - $850
Condition: Used - like new

Here’s a great-playing Tokai hardtail Strat — made in Japan and built to rival vintage Fenders. This one features a natural finish over a solid ash body, along with a glossy maple neck and rosewood fretboard. It’s a killer Strat alternative with some vintage mojo. It’s been set up and it’s ready for a new player!

(Includes case)

I’d love to answer any questions! Please DM or call 217-546-1615 with your questions. We’re happy to ship. (Shipping not included in price.)

FOR SALE 🎸 Squire II Stratocaster - $350

Condition: Used - Good

Here’s a clean and great-playing Squier II Stratocaster, made in Korea (80’s-90’s model). These are known for their superior build quality over newer Chinese Squires and are becoming harder to find. Classic Strat tone with 3 single-coil pickups, 5-way selector switch, and a comfy maple neck with a maple fingerboard.

This guitar is perfect for someone who wants Fender quality at a fraction of the price. (Tweed case included.)

I’d love to answer any questions! Please DM or call 217-546-1615. We’re happy to ship (shipping not included in price.)

FOR SALE 🎸 Epiphone Sheraton-II Pro - $750

Condition: Used - like new

Here’s an extremely clean Sheraton Pro II in a vintage sunburst finish. This guitar has virtually no play wear and set up nicely. This Epiphone is equipped with gold hardware, beautiful binding, ProBucker pickups with coil-splitting, Graph Tech NuBone XL nut, 5-piece maple/walnut neck, and custom block and triangle fretboard inlay.

It comes with the original case and original paperwork inside.

I’d love to answer any questions!

We’re happy to ship (shipping not included in price). Call 217-546-1615 or DM for details!

What’s the real power move on a Fillmore 50? Channel 1 in Drive and Channel 2 in HI mode.

It’s not a classic clean/dirty setup—it’s about nuance. Run Channel 1’s Gain between 9 & 11 o’clock for the slightly pushed, touch-sensitive feel. Channel 2 cranked for vintage roar.

The amp’s identical channels are limited only to your imagination.

Now available at The Luthier Shoppe - come by to give her a try!

Crank it, rip it and let freedom ring - boogie style. Happy 4th of July!

Oh did I hate to see this damaged but we were able to get it glued and clamped. The side and structural kerfing was broken and was under a lot of stress, but she came through just fine. Gorgeous wood, gorgeous guitar, and tremendous playing by its owner.

A very early Martin mandolin - a style with an oval hole! Needed some repair and setup. Note the early style bridge. Gibson used something similar on style O guitars in the teens and twenties. A great looking and sounding piece.