MESA Engineering Unveils Single Rectifier(TM) Designs
September 2, 1998
Just when you thought you'd heard it all, along come the all-new Single Rectifiers from MESA/Boogie Ltd. While these new amplifiers share a common tone line with their legendary siblings, the Dual Rectifier and Trem-O-Verb, every new generation spawns the freedom of creative evolution. In the case of the Single Rectifier's it's an evolution that perfectly balances an intense modern attitude with a magical vintage soul. A true "split personality" that breathes inspiration and transcends musical styles.
The Single Recto's are extremely easy to use and have been "dialed in" for instant gratification. Each of the 2-footswitchable channels features 2 mode (voicing) options that provide an arsenal of tonal expression. Channel 1 is a completely new circuit, which allows you to select between the "Clean" or "Pushed" modes. "Clean" is serious about clean! Its powerful pre-gain EQ bows to your command - from "fat & bubbly" to "crisp & spanky". "Pushed" features an amazing gain sweep, from subtle "purring" to "stinging" blues tones - Kick up the gain a bit further for roadhouse rock - and all the way up for "classic" style crunch.
Channel 2 is pure Rectifier glory! In the truest sense, this channel is aimed at GAIN and features our most sought after circuits from the original Rectifier designs. Select between the world famous "Vintage High Gain" or "Modern High Gain" modes. Now all you have to do is figure out how would you like to afflict the damages - The old traditional "Bone Crushing" style of "Vintage High Gain" or the 90's "Industrial Meltdown" style of "Modern High Gain"?
Both of these channels feed into a brand new, footswitchable, "Solo" Level Control. This new "Solo" feature is post master Output Level and allows you to select the perfect amount of "Soloing Boost", without having to reach for your guitars volume knob. With a simple touch of the footswitch you can apply the "Solo" level to any channel, in any mode, at any time. It's like having your very own soundman.
Finally, all of this pent-up preamp power feeds into a new 50 watt, dual 6L6 STR 420 driven, Class AB Recto power section. This power amp serves it up with dynamic accuracy from mode to mode and provides an amazing crossover between sparkling clean headroom and the ability to rip into its rich harmonic power-band.
Solo 50 Features (Head Only)
- 50 Watts, Class AB / 2x6L6, 5x12AX7
- 2 Fully Independent, Footswitchable Channels
- 4 Assignable Channel Modes:
- Channel 1 = Clean or Pushed
- Channel 2 = Vintage High Gain or Modern High Gain
- Independent EQ for Each Channel
- Bass, Mid, Treble & Presence
- Channel 1 is Pre-Gain EQ (American Style)
- Channel 2 is Post-Gain EQ (British Style)
- Output Level Master Control
- Overall Master after Channel Masters 1 & 2
- All New Footswitchable "Solo" Level Control
- Parallel FX Loop with Mix Control
- All New 2 Button Footswitch featuring Channel Select & Solo Select
Rect-O-Verb Features (Head or 1x12 Combo)
- 50 Watts, Class AB / 2x6L6, 5x12AX7
- 2 Fully Independent, Footswitchable Channels
- 4 Assignable Channel Modes
- Channel 1 = Clean / Pushed
- Channel 2 = Vintage High Gain or Modern High Gain
- Independent EQ for Each Channel
- Bass, Mid, Treble & Presence
- Channel 1 is Pre-Gain EQ (American Style)
- Channel 2 is Post-Gain EQ (British Style)
- Spring Reverb for each Channel
- Output Level Master Control
- Overall Master after Channel Masters 1 & 2
- All New Footswtichable "Solo" Level Control
- Parallel FX Loop with Mix Control
- All New 3 Button Footswitch featuring Channel Select, Solo Select & Reverb Select
- 1x12 Three-Quarter Back Combo featuring a Celestion Custom 90 Speaker
All specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice.For more information, visit their web site at mesaboogie.com. |
