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
Specifications
Quick overview
Quick overview
available formats: Head
channels modes: 2 Fully Independent Channels with 3 Modes
dimensions: 10 H x 25 1/2 W x 9 7/8” D |25.4 cm H x 64.77 cm W x 24.77 cm D
Foot Switchable Functions: Compact, 1 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2)
graphic eq reverb fx solo: Series FX loop
Mode Voicings Styles: 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 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
power tube type: 4x Mesa 6L6 Power Tubes
wattage: 100 Watts
weight: 41 lbs|18.6 kg.
Features
Features
amp type: Tube
bias switch for alternate power tubes types: Yes (6L6 or EL34 Bias Switch)
channel controls: Independent Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence & Master Controls
chassis material: Steel
convection or fan cooling: Fan
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
external switching jack options andor midi: External Switching Jacks for Channel Switching & FX Loop
global output level control: Yes (Activated when FX Loop is used)
maintenance free fixed bias: Yes
number of footswitchable channels or modes: Two Channels
number of style modes: Three
power amp details class wattage: Class A/B
power amp tubes: 4x 6L6
preamp tubes: 5x 12AX7
rectifier tubes: 2x 5U4
rectifier type: Selectable Tube or Silicon Diode Rectification
slave output: Yes, with Level control
speaker outputs: 8 Ohm x2, 4 Ohm x2, and 16 Ohm x 1
true bypass options: True-Bypassable FX Loop
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. 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
variac power switch: Yes – Bold/Spongy Power Switch selects between full voltage or reduced voltage
wattages quick reference: 100 Watts
Cabinet features
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
Accessories
Accessories
footswitch: Compact, 1 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2)
slip cover: Included - Fitted Slipcover
Weights and dimensions
Weights and dimensions
depth: 9 7/8 | 24.77 cm
height: 10 | 25.4 cm
weight: 41 lbs | 18.6 kg.
width: 25 1/2 | 64.77 cm
Model: 2.DR2B.3.A
Mesa/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier,
Mesa/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier,
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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
Specifications
Quick overview
Quick overview
available formats: Head
channels modes: 2 Fully Independent Channels with 3 Modes
dimensions: 10 H x 25 1/2 W x 9 7/8” D |25.4 cm H x 64.77 cm W x 24.77 cm D
Foot Switchable Functions: Compact, 1 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2)
graphic eq reverb fx solo: Series FX loop
Mode Voicings Styles: 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 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
power tube type: 4x Mesa 6L6 Power Tubes
wattage: 100 Watts
weight: 41 lbs|18.6 kg.
Features
Features
amp type: Tube
bias switch for alternate power tubes types: Yes (6L6 or EL34 Bias Switch)
channel controls: Independent Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence & Master Controls
chassis material: Steel
convection or fan cooling: Fan
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
external switching jack options andor midi: External Switching Jacks for Channel Switching & FX Loop
global output level control: Yes (Activated when FX Loop is used)
maintenance free fixed bias: Yes
number of footswitchable channels or modes: Two Channels
number of style modes: Three
power amp details class wattage: Class A/B
power amp tubes: 4x 6L6
preamp tubes: 5x 12AX7
rectifier tubes: 2x 5U4
rectifier type: Selectable Tube or Silicon Diode Rectification
slave output: Yes, with Level control
speaker outputs: 8 Ohm x2, 4 Ohm x2, and 16 Ohm x 1
true bypass options: True-Bypassable FX Loop
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. 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
variac power switch: Yes – Bold/Spongy Power Switch selects between full voltage or reduced voltage
wattages quick reference: 100 Watts
Cabinet features
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
Accessories
Accessories
footswitch: Compact, 1 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2)
slip cover: Included - Fitted Slipcover
Weights and dimensions
Weights and dimensions
depth: 9 7/8 | 24.77 cm
height: 10 | 25.4 cm
weight: 41 lbs | 18.6 kg.
width: 25 1/2 | 64.77 cm
Model: 2.DR2B.3.A
