Mesa/Boogie ’90s Dual Rectifier Head

THE ICONIC '90s-ERA TWO-CHANNEL DUAL RECTIFIER RETURNS

The Dual Rectifier Solo Head’s release in 1992 marked a new paradigm in high-gain heavy guitar. It delivered a new voice from MESA Engineering featuring a scooped midrange, ominous low end, and ripping, harmonic-laden top end woven into a mighty wall of tube gain. With a “feel” as empowering as its sound, the Rectifiers provided an ease of playing that supported and elevated proficiency and was inspirational, rewarding, and addictive. Its sound and impact on the generation that used it to define what rock music would become were as sweeping as they have been
lasting. It has gone on to become one of the most recorded and imitated tube amps ever, as well as arguably the most modeled in today’s digital amp landscape.

The Recto’s layered gain and huge low end became the foundation for radio-worthy songs whose main source of propulsion was huge Crunch rhythm and searing Lead or octave hooks. Its options for tuning the sound and feel made it the go-to for anyone needing maximum width and girth within a 3-piece scenario, while its looks provided an aggressively styled backdrop.

With reverence and pride, we announce the 90s Dual Rectifier, a faithful recreation of the tube amp that redefined high gain and provided much of the soundtrack of a generation, with some welcome upgrades like improved cleans that enhance but don’t distract. Here’s a chance to own an original icon built by the same artisans who built them 30 years ago and have a new amp warranty. Don’t miss out!

KEY FEATURES:

• Dual Channel Simplicity – Simple, straightforward design for ease of use and great tones fast
• Channel Style/Cloning – Allows cloning of the mode voicings of either channel
• Patented Switchable Rectifiers – Tube or silicon diode rectification to tune the sound, character, and feel
• 100 Watts of Robust Class A/B Tube Power – Bias Select switch for stock 6L6 tubes or a swap to EL34 tubes
• BOLD/SPONGY “Variac” Switch – Reduced voltage setting for increased harmonics and elastic feel

SPECIFICATIONS:

AVAILABLE FORMATS: Head
AMP TYPE: Tube
CHASSIS MATERIAL: Chrome Plated Steel
RECTIFIER TYPE: Selectable Tube or Silicon Diode Rectification
RECTIFIER TUBE(S): 2x 5U4GB
PREAMP TUBES: 5x 12AX7
POWER AMP TUBES: 4 x 6L6
BIAS SWITCH FOR ALTERNATE POWER TUBE TYPES: 6L6 or EL34 power tubes
MAINTENANCE FREE FIXED BIAS: Yes
WATTAGE: 100 Watts
POWER AMP DETAILS (CLASS & WATTAGE): Class A/B, Bold/Spongy Power Switch
CONVECTION OR FAN COOLING: Fan
NUMBER OF FOOTSWITCHABLE CHANNELS (OR MODES): Two Channels
NUMBER OF STYLE MODES: Three
NUMBER OF STYLE MODES PER CHANNEL: Orange CH = 3, Red CH = 2
TYPES OF STYLE MODES PER CHANNEL:
Channel 1: “Orange” (LED light color) features: Clean or Variable High Gain (“Vintage”) Modes. With Channel Style (Cloning) Switch, can also be set to Modern High Gain (“Red”) Mode. Independent Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence & Master Controls
Channel 2: “Red” (LED light color) features: Modern High Gain Mode, or with the Channel Style/Cloning Switch it can also be set to Variable “Vintage” High Gain (“Orange”) Mode – It also features Independent Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence & Master Controls
CHANNEL CONTROLS: Independent Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence & Master Controls
GRAPHIC EQ AND/OR CONTOUR: n/a
REVERB / EFFECTS & BYPASS OPTIONS: n/a
EFFECTS LOOP & BYPASS OPTIONS: Tube-Driven, Series FX Loop
GLOBAL OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL: n/a
GLOBAL SOLO LEVEL CONTROL: n/a
TRUE-BYPASS OPTIONS: n/a
TUNER OUTPUT: n/a
EXTERNAL SWITCHING JACK OPTIONS AND/OR MIDI: n/a
SPEAKER OUTPUTS: 8 Ohm x2, 4 Ohm x2, and 16 Ohm x 1
CABINET SIMULATION - DIRECT LIVE/RECORDING OUTPUT: n/a
INTERNAL AMP LOAD (FOR SPEAKER-LESS PERFORMANCE): n/a
HEADPHONE OUTPUT: n/a
SLAVE OUTPUT: Yes

ACCESSORIES:

FOOTSWITCH: Compact, 1 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2)
SLIPCOVER: Included - Fitted Slipcover

CABINET FEATURES:

CABINET MATERIAL: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
STANDARD FINISH OPTIONS (no extra cost): Black Bronco Vinyl, Black Diamond Plate Grille, Black/Chrome Handle & Leather Corners
CUSTOM FINISH OPTIONS: n/a
SPEAKER(S) & IMPEDANCE: n/a
CASTERS: n/a

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS:

WEIGHT 41 lbs. | 18.6 kg.
HEIGHT 10” | 25.4 cm
WIDTH 25 1/2" | 64.77 cm
DEPTH 9 7/8" | 24.77 cm