What year is my Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier?
What year is my Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier?
The Chronological History of MESA/Boogie Amplifiers
| Model | Dates | Serial Number Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dual & Triple Rectifier – 2 Channel | Feb. 1992 – Feb. 2000 | R-0001 – Approx R-16480 |
| TriAxis – Version 2 | Jan. 1993 – Mar. 1997 | T1631 – T5199 |
| Trem-O-Verb | Jun. 1993 – Oct. 2002 | R-? – R-17190 |
| Amp Switcher | Jun. 1993 – Dec.2007 | M0801 – M1919 |
How many watts is a Mesa Dual Rectifier?
It’s been nineteen years, two generations of guitarists and several musical trend-cycles since the Dual Rectifier® first unleashed its crushing wall of gain on radio….Quick Overview.
| Manufacturer | Mesa Boogie |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Wattage | 100 / 50 |
| Country of Manufacture |
Is the dual rectifier a tube amp?
This term refers to the selectable solid-state/tube rectifier found on certain Mesa/Boogie amplifiers. Most modern tube amps use solid-state rectifiers to convert AC current to DC. This feature allows players to choose between “tight” and “loose” amp response characteristics. …
How many tubes does a dual rectifier have?
| Amplifier Features | |
|---|---|
| Preamp Tubes | 5x Mesa 12AX7 |
| Power Amp Tubes | 4x Mesa 6L6 (or EL-34) |
| Bias Switch for Alternate Power Tubes Types | Bias Select for 6L6 or EL-34 |
| Maintenance Free Fixed Bias | Yes |
What is my Mesa serial number?
On almost all post-1988 guitar combo and head amps, the serial number decal will be on the underside of the amplifier chassis near the edge of the back panel, usually on one side or the other (not in the middle).
Is Canon making a 5D Mark V?
The Japanese camera maker has reportedly decided to discontinue its popular EOS 5D DSLR cameras line-up. This means that Canon will not manufacture the Canon 5D Mark V DSLR.
What is a rectifier cabinet Mesa?
Rectifier® Cabinets Rectifier® cabinets are Mesa®’s most popular cabinet and have become an icon in rock music and the gold-standard for 2x12s and 4x12s, to which all others are compared. Used on more hit recordings, live stages and by Artists renowned for great tone The Home of Tone®
How many 4 ohm Jacks does a Mesa Boogie have?
There are obviously variations (like the Dual Rectifier speaker outs pictured below) but the common theme on all Mesa’s will be at least one 8 ohm and one 4 ohm – most often two 4 ohm jacks. Whenever you see multiple 4 ohm jacks on any Boogie, they are always wired in Parallel (more on parallel wiring in a later post).
What is a rectifier 2×12 Horizontal Cabinet?
The original Rectifier® 2×12 Horizontal Cabinet was designed by matching the dimensions of the bottom two speakers in a Standard Oversized Rectifier 4×12. While simple in it’s design concept, the resulting sealed enclosure delivers HUGE punch, projection and authority from it’s relatively small size.
What happened to the Dual Rectifier®?
It’s been more than 25 years, two generations of guitarists and several musical trend-cycles since the Dual Rectifier® first unleashed its crushing wall of gain on radio. In that time many have mimicked, modeled, dissected and plagiarized it, but it remains firmly planted at the center of heavy music; a Rock icon.