Mesa/Boogie Updates Dual Caliber Series with
the Nomad
May 24, 1999
After more than a decade of production and getting a few new products out the
door, Mesa/Boogie is revising their popular Dual Caliber line of amplifiers
to create the Nomad series. They will be offered in 45 Watt (with an EL84 power
section), 55 Watt, and 100 Watt versions (the latter two featuring a 6L6 based
power section).
The preamp at the heart of the Nomad features three different and independent
channels built around 5 12AX7 tubes. The first channel (rhythm) is based somewhat
on the classic black face tone, but can be "pushed" with additional
gain for a more lead-like sound, borrowing from some of the same circuitry used
on the Single Rectifier amps.
The second channel is Mesa's current favorite lead sound, based partly on the
Mark I, a little bit of the Heartbreaker, and part Formula Preamp, and can be
configured with vintage or modern gain structure. The third channel is based on
the classic British circuit, but with some refinements with selectable fat and
bright settings. Together with the footswitchable gain (a 5-button footswitch
is included), the Nomad is designed to be a pretty versatile amp.
Each of the three Nomad models also features a parallel effects loop with mix
control, and are available as a head (short or long), or 1x12, 2x12, and 4x10
combos.
Nomad Specifications
Nomad 45
Features:
- 45 Watts, Dyna-Watt Power / 4xEL84, 5x12AX7
- 3 Fully Independent Channels w/6 Modes (Channel 1=Clean or Pushed,
Channel 2=Vintage or Modern Gain and Channel 3=Fat or Bright)
- Independent Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Reverb and Master Controls
per Channel
- Spring Reverb
- Output Level Control (over all channels)
- Solo Level Control
- Parallel FX Loop w/Mix Control
- Recording/Headphone Out
- Silent Record Mute Switch
- 5 Button Footswitch (Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, Reverb &
Solo)
Available as:
- Short Head (Width 18 5/8")
- Long Head (Width 26 1/4")
- 1x12 Combo w/Celestion Custom 90 Spkrs.
- 2x12 Combo w/ Celestion Custom 90 Speakers
- 4x10 Combo w/Jensen Vintage Alnico Speakers
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Nomad 55
Features:
- 55 Watts, Class A/B Power / 2x6L6, 5x12AX7
- Bias Select Switch (6L6/EL34)
- 3 Fully Independent Channels w/6 Modes (Channel 1=Clean or Pushed,
Channel 2=Vintage or Modern Gain and Channel 3=Fat or Bright)
- Independent Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Reverb and Master Controls
per Channel
- Spring Reverb
- Output Level Control (over all channels)
- Solo Level Control
- Parallel FX Loop w/Mix Control
- Recording/Headphone Out
- Silent Record Mute Switch
- 5 Button Footswitch (Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, Reverb &
Solo)
Available as:
- Medium Head (Width 22")
- Long Head (Width 26 1/4")
- 1x12 Combo w/Celestion Custom 90 Speaker
- 2x12 Combo w/Celestion Custom 90 Speakers
- 4x10 Combo w/Jensen Vintage Alnico Speakers
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Nomad 100
Features:
- 100 Watts, Class A/B Power / 4x6L6, 5x12AX7
- Bias Select Switch (6L6/EL34)
- Half Power Switch (100/60 Watt Power Switch)
- Full Power/Tweed "Variac" Switch
- 3 Fully Independent Channels w/6 Modes (Channel 1=Clean or Pushed,
Channel 2=Vintage or Modern Gain and Channel 3=Fat or Bright)
- Independent Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Reverb and Master Controls
per Channel
- Assignable 5 Band Graphic EQ
- Spring Reverb
- Output Level Control (over all channels)
- Solo Level Control
- Parallel FX Loop w/Mix Control
- Recording/Headphone Out
- Silent Record Mute Switch
- 6 Button Footswitch (Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, EQ, Reverb &
Solo)
Available as:
- Medium Head (Width 22")
- Long Head (Width 26 1/4")
- 1x12 Combo w/Celestion Custom 90 Speaker
- 2x12 Combo w/ Celestion Custom 90 Speaker
- 4x10 Combo w/Jensen Vintage Speakers
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