A New Level of Power Dominance
It’s been over 20 years, two generations of guitarists and several musical trend-cycles since the Dual Rectifier® first unleashed its crushing wall of gain on radio. The Triple Rectifier® takes the world famous platform to a new level of power dominance.
A decade ago both of our famous Recto®amplifiers underwent a massive facelift that greatly expanded their versatility, moving from 2-Channel amps aimed squarely at high gain only to 3-Channel amps capable of roaming any style confidently. Still delivering the widest, deepest footprint in heavy music, both the Recto® amps now serve a long list of chart-topping devotees both in and outside the world of heavy.
MULTI-WATT™ - CHANNEL SELECTABLE, 50 OR 150 WATTS OF POWER FOR ANY VENUE
Each channel on the Triple Rectifier features independent wattage controls quickly accessed via the second two-position mini toggle on each of the amp’s three channels. The Recto®’s Multi-Watt™, channel-assignable power amp (Patent 7,602,927) allows each channel to be independently set at 50 or a crushing 150 watts of power. Essentially, you now have the power to harness either 2 or all 6 power tubes to each channel for power ratings of 50 or 150 Watts of class A/B power via the independent 50/150 Watt Power Switches.
Tube complements include 6x6L6 (or 6xEL-34), 5x12AX7 and 3x5U4. Our Bias Select switch (6L6/EL34) offers Fixed Bias for consistent, maintenance-free performance.
SOULFUL EARTHINESS TO LIQUID GAIN AND BEYOND
We’ve unearthed a lot of secrets in the last two decades, and we’ve used them all in this latest rendering of the Triple Rectifier®. 8 sound modes across 3 channels are now on tap. The improved CLEAN and PUSHED sounds found in the Triple Rectifier's Channel 1 are based on the popular Lone Star® and Mark V® and offer a full-bodied, well-balanced clean signal, a perfect starting point for shaping your ideal clean tone.
MESA/Boogie®’s contribution to modern heavy rock and metal cannot be denied. On the lower end of gain, in both Channels 2 and 3, RAW mode offers an excellent classic-rock style sound. A smooth, progressive transition away from the higher end of RAW, VINTAGE takes over offering a fluid tonal transition headed straight toward metal mayhem. Channel 3 delivers a wish list of what heavy aficionados might expect from the original engineers of cascading gain. Switching from VINTAGE to MODERN fuels an inferno with increased low end, a boost in the high Mids and an aggressive bite unlike any other.
SOLO AND OUTPUT DELIVER CONTROL OVER ALL
The SOLO and OUTPUT knobs on the Triple Rectifier are only active when the FX Loop is engaged. The SOLO knob adds extra boost for lead work, and it can be activated quickly via the SOLO button on the footswitch. The OUTPUT knob controls the overall amp volume, and it’s ready for action after you have balanced every channel’s GAIN and MASTER volumes to meet your taste.
RECTO® TUBE TRACKING Each Channel features Multi-Watt Power Switch (50/150 Watt), Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Master, Channel Assignable Dual Rectification with Recto Tracking™ (Diode or Tube Tracking Patents 5,168,438 & 7,193,458). Tube Tracking further compresses sound in a very clean, subtle manner. If more headroom is needed, Diode rectification is an alternative option for tighter low-end tracking.
FULLY BUFFERED FX LOOP
Our footswitchable, fully-buffered FX Loop features two jacks (Send and Return), a Send Level knob, and a five-position rotary Assign control (for bypassing the loop or assigning it to any or all channels), allowing seamless integration with outboard effects processors from the Recto’s footswitch.
Specifications
Quick overview
Quick overview
available formats: Head
channels modes: 3 Channels / 8 Modes
dimensions: 10 H x 25 1/2 W x 9 7/8 D
Foot Switchable Functions: Ch. 1, 2, 3, Mute, FX Loop & Solo
graphic eq reverb fx solo: FX Loop, Solo
Mode Voicings Styles: Ch. 1 = Clean or Pushed Ch. 2 = Raw, Vintage High Gain or Modern High Gain Ch. 3 = Raw, Vintage High Gain or Modern High Gain
power tube type: 6x Mesa 6L6 (or EL-34)
wattage: Multi-Watt™ 50 or 150 (Channel Assignable)
weight: 48 Lbs.
Features
Features
amp type: Tube
bias switch for alternate power tubes types: Bias Select for 6L6 or EL-34
channel controls: Each Channel features Independent Style Mode Switch, 50/150 Multi-Watt™ Switch, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Master, Assignable Dual Rectification with Recto Tracking™ (Diode or Tube - Patent 7,193,458)
chassis material: Aluminum
convection or fan cooling: Fan Cooled
effects loop bypass options: Fully Buffered Series FX Loop w/Send Level Control - Footswitchable, Channel Assignable or True Bypassable - See True-Bypass Options below for more information
external switching jack options andor midi: External Switching Jacks for Channels 2, 3 (Ch. 1 is default), FX Loop & Solo
global output level control: Yes (Over all channels when activated) - See True-Bypass Options below for more information
global solo level control: Yes (Over each channel when activated) - See True-Bypass Options below for more information
maintenance free fixed bias: Yes
number of footswitchable channels or modes: Three Channels
number of style modes: Eight
power amp details class wattage: Class A/B Power with Mesa's patented Multi-Watt™ Channel Assignable Power Amp (Patent 7,602,927) - Provides two power options that are channel assignable via three 50/150 Watt Power Switches: Choose 2 power tubes, producing 50 Watt of small block-power or all 6 power tubes producing 150 Watts of top-fuel horsepower and authority.
power amp tubes: 6x Mesa 6L6 (or EL-34)
preamp tubes: 5x Mesa 12AX7
rectifier tubes: 3x Mesa 5U4
rectifier type: Selectable and Channel Assignable Dual Rectification (Tube or Silicon Diodes) with Patented Recto Tracking™ (Patent 7,193,458). Recto Tracking™ auto-matches the correct Rectifier compliment for the number of Power Tubes in use.
slave output: Yes with Level Control
speaker outputs: One 16 Ohm, Two 8 Ohm & Two 4 Ohm
true bypass options: True-Bypass Switch removes FX Loop, Output & Solo Level Controls
tuner output: Yes (back panel) with Footswitchable Mute
types of style modes per channel: Ch. 1 = Clean or Pushed Ch. 2 = Raw, Vintage High Gain or Modern High Gain Ch. 3 = Raw, Vintage High Gain or Modern High Gain
variac power switch: Bold/Spongy Power Switch
wattages quick reference: 50 or 150 Watts - Channel Assignable - See Power Amp Details for more information
Cabinet features
Cabinet features
cabinet material: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
custom finish options: See Custom Finish Gallery
standard finish options no extra cost: Black Bronco Vinyl, Black Jute Grille, Black Handle & Corners
Accessories
Accessories
footswitch: Included - 3x3 - 6 Button Footswitch (Bottom Row: Ch. 1, Ch. 2 & Ch. 3 - Top Row: Tuner Mute, FX Loop & Solo)
slip cover: Included - Fitted Slip Cover
Weights and dimensions
Weights and dimensions
depth: 9 7/8
height: 10
weight: 48 Lbs.
width: 25 1/2
Model: 2.TR.1.B.LC
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier Head, Black Taurus
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier Head, Black Taurus
Custom Configured Options Available
Custom Configured Options Available
Give us a call at the Gibson Garage London to build your Custom Configured amplifier. 0800 058 4720
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty
Shop and play with confidence knowing that your amplifier is protected by our limited 5-year warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .
Hand-wired in California
Hand-wired in California
Every MESA/Boogie amplifier has been hand-wired in the same Petaluma, California, facility for more than 45 years.
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A New Level of Power Dominance
It’s been over 20 years, two generations of guitarists and several musical trend-cycles since the Dual Rectifier® first unleashed its crushing wall of gain on radio. The Triple Rectifier® takes the world famous platform to a new level of power dominance.
A decade ago both of our famous Recto®amplifiers underwent a massive facelift that greatly expanded their versatility, moving from 2-Channel amps aimed squarely at high gain only to 3-Channel amps capable of roaming any style confidently. Still delivering the widest, deepest footprint in heavy music, both the Recto® amps now serve a long list of chart-topping devotees both in and outside the world of heavy.
MULTI-WATT™ - CHANNEL SELECTABLE, 50 OR 150 WATTS OF POWER FOR ANY VENUE
Each channel on the Triple Rectifier features independent wattage controls quickly accessed via the second two-position mini toggle on each of the amp’s three channels. The Recto®’s Multi-Watt™, channel-assignable power amp (Patent 7,602,927) allows each channel to be independently set at 50 or a crushing 150 watts of power. Essentially, you now have the power to harness either 2 or all 6 power tubes to each channel for power ratings of 50 or 150 Watts of class A/B power via the independent 50/150 Watt Power Switches.
Tube complements include 6x6L6 (or 6xEL-34), 5x12AX7 and 3x5U4. Our Bias Select switch (6L6/EL34) offers Fixed Bias for consistent, maintenance-free performance.
SOULFUL EARTHINESS TO LIQUID GAIN AND BEYOND
We’ve unearthed a lot of secrets in the last two decades, and we’ve used them all in this latest rendering of the Triple Rectifier®. 8 sound modes across 3 channels are now on tap. The improved CLEAN and PUSHED sounds found in the Triple Rectifier's Channel 1 are based on the popular Lone Star® and Mark V® and offer a full-bodied, well-balanced clean signal, a perfect starting point for shaping your ideal clean tone.
MESA/Boogie®’s contribution to modern heavy rock and metal cannot be denied. On the lower end of gain, in both Channels 2 and 3, RAW mode offers an excellent classic-rock style sound. A smooth, progressive transition away from the higher end of RAW, VINTAGE takes over offering a fluid tonal transition headed straight toward metal mayhem. Channel 3 delivers a wish list of what heavy aficionados might expect from the original engineers of cascading gain. Switching from VINTAGE to MODERN fuels an inferno with increased low end, a boost in the high Mids and an aggressive bite unlike any other.
SOLO AND OUTPUT DELIVER CONTROL OVER ALL
The SOLO and OUTPUT knobs on the Triple Rectifier are only active when the FX Loop is engaged. The SOLO knob adds extra boost for lead work, and it can be activated quickly via the SOLO button on the footswitch. The OUTPUT knob controls the overall amp volume, and it’s ready for action after you have balanced every channel’s GAIN and MASTER volumes to meet your taste.
RECTO® TUBE TRACKING Each Channel features Multi-Watt Power Switch (50/150 Watt), Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Master, Channel Assignable Dual Rectification with Recto Tracking™ (Diode or Tube Tracking Patents 5,168,438 & 7,193,458). Tube Tracking further compresses sound in a very clean, subtle manner. If more headroom is needed, Diode rectification is an alternative option for tighter low-end tracking.
FULLY BUFFERED FX LOOP
Our footswitchable, fully-buffered FX Loop features two jacks (Send and Return), a Send Level knob, and a five-position rotary Assign control (for bypassing the loop or assigning it to any or all channels), allowing seamless integration with outboard effects processors from the Recto’s footswitch.
Specifications
Quick overview
Quick overview
available formats: Head
channels modes: 3 Channels / 8 Modes
dimensions: 10 H x 25 1/2 W x 9 7/8 D
Foot Switchable Functions: Ch. 1, 2, 3, Mute, FX Loop & Solo
graphic eq reverb fx solo: FX Loop, Solo
Mode Voicings Styles: Ch. 1 = Clean or Pushed Ch. 2 = Raw, Vintage High Gain or Modern High Gain Ch. 3 = Raw, Vintage High Gain or Modern High Gain
power tube type: 6x Mesa 6L6 (or EL-34)
wattage: Multi-Watt™ 50 or 150 (Channel Assignable)
weight: 48 Lbs.
Features
Features
amp type: Tube
bias switch for alternate power tubes types: Bias Select for 6L6 or EL-34
channel controls: Each Channel features Independent Style Mode Switch, 50/150 Multi-Watt™ Switch, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Master, Assignable Dual Rectification with Recto Tracking™ (Diode or Tube - Patent 7,193,458)
chassis material: Aluminum
convection or fan cooling: Fan Cooled
effects loop bypass options: Fully Buffered Series FX Loop w/Send Level Control - Footswitchable, Channel Assignable or True Bypassable - See True-Bypass Options below for more information
external switching jack options andor midi: External Switching Jacks for Channels 2, 3 (Ch. 1 is default), FX Loop & Solo
global output level control: Yes (Over all channels when activated) - See True-Bypass Options below for more information
global solo level control: Yes (Over each channel when activated) - See True-Bypass Options below for more information
maintenance free fixed bias: Yes
number of footswitchable channels or modes: Three Channels
number of style modes: Eight
power amp details class wattage: Class A/B Power with Mesa's patented Multi-Watt™ Channel Assignable Power Amp (Patent 7,602,927) - Provides two power options that are channel assignable via three 50/150 Watt Power Switches: Choose 2 power tubes, producing 50 Watt of small block-power or all 6 power tubes producing 150 Watts of top-fuel horsepower and authority.
power amp tubes: 6x Mesa 6L6 (or EL-34)
preamp tubes: 5x Mesa 12AX7
rectifier tubes: 3x Mesa 5U4
rectifier type: Selectable and Channel Assignable Dual Rectification (Tube or Silicon Diodes) with Patented Recto Tracking™ (Patent 7,193,458). Recto Tracking™ auto-matches the correct Rectifier compliment for the number of Power Tubes in use.
slave output: Yes with Level Control
speaker outputs: One 16 Ohm, Two 8 Ohm & Two 4 Ohm
true bypass options: True-Bypass Switch removes FX Loop, Output & Solo Level Controls
tuner output: Yes (back panel) with Footswitchable Mute
types of style modes per channel: Ch. 1 = Clean or Pushed Ch. 2 = Raw, Vintage High Gain or Modern High Gain Ch. 3 = Raw, Vintage High Gain or Modern High Gain
variac power switch: Bold/Spongy Power Switch
wattages quick reference: 50 or 150 Watts - Channel Assignable - See Power Amp Details for more information
Cabinet features
Cabinet features
cabinet material: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
custom finish options: See Custom Finish Gallery
standard finish options no extra cost: Black Bronco Vinyl, Black Jute Grille, Black Handle & Corners
Accessories
Accessories
footswitch: Included - 3x3 - 6 Button Footswitch (Bottom Row: Ch. 1, Ch. 2 & Ch. 3 - Top Row: Tuner Mute, FX Loop & Solo)
slip cover: Included - Fitted Slip Cover
Weights and dimensions
Weights and dimensions
depth: 9 7/8
height: 10
weight: 48 Lbs.
width: 25 1/2
Model: 2.TR.1.B.LC

