Mesa Boogie Son of Boogie (S.O.B.) 1x12 Combo – 1983–1984

Up for sale is a Mesa Boogie Son of Boogie (S.O.B.) 1x12 combo amp, made in the early 1980s (circa 1983–1984). This example includes the reverb option, which you don’t see as often on these.
It’s loaded with the very desirable Type MS-12 Black Shadow speaker and is in good cosmetic condition, showing normal wear consistent with its age.

The amp has been gone through by a qualified amp tech and is fully functional, playing and sounding great. Everything operates as it should and it’s ready to go.

Tonally, the S.O.B. delivers that classic early Mesa sound—tight low end, strong mids, and a responsive feel with plenty of gain on tap when pushed. The addition of reverb adds a nice layer of depth and dimension, making it even more versatile. The Black Shadow speaker sounds great - the amp is clear, focused, and articulate.

A solid example of a harder-to-find S.O.B. with reverb, the right speaker, and a clean bill of health—ready to be played. Let us know if you’ve got any questions!