Mesa/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier 100-Watt 2-Channel Tube Guitar Amp Head, Black

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.

With harmonic-laden gain and ominous low end, the “Recto” 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 three-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 tone fast
• Channel Style/Cloning – Allows “cloning" of the Vintage or Modern Modes on 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

Features

• Amp Type: Tube
• Rectifier Type: Selectable Tube or Silicon Diode Rectification
• Rectifier Tubes: 2x 5U4
• Variac PowerSwitch: Yes – Bold/Spongy Power Switch selects between full voltage or reduced voltage
• Preamp Tubes: 5x 12AX7
• Power Amp Tubes: 4x 6L6
• Maintenance Free Fixed Bias: Yes
• Wattages Quick Reference: 100 Watts
• Built In Power Amp Attenuation: n/a
• Power Amp Details Class Wattage: Class A/B
• Number Of Style Modes: Three
• Number Of Style Modes Per Channel: Channel 1 (Orange) = 3, Channel 2 (Red) = 2
• 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: Fully bypassable Channel or Footswitch assignable, Tube-Driven, Series FX Loop with dedicated Send and Amp Master Volume controls when activated
• Global Output Level Control: Yes (Activated when FX Loop is used)
• Global Solo Level Control: n/a
• True Bypass Options: True-Bypassable FX Loop
• External Switching Jack Options And/or Midi: External Switching Jacks for Channel Switching & FX Loop
• 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 SpeakerLess Performance: n/a
• Headphone Output: n/a
• Slave Output: Yes, with Level control
• Extra Feataures: n/a