Following the return of its sibling, the two-channel 90s Dual Rectifier, this high-power amp has upgraded construction with all the original tone
MESA/Boogie® has relaunched its 90s Triple Rectifier® Solo Head, now with solid new construction and dressed in a previously custom blackout aesthetic. This limited run follows the revival of its two-channel 90s Dual Rectifier, which returned in January 2025.
The Rectifier family, originally launched in 1992, played a massive role in the evolution of rock and heavy music, even somewhat reinventing its sound along the way. The 90s Triple Rectifier has been built in Petaluma, California, and delivers the original tones that have made it so highly regarded. Now with its new blackout chassis, black Speed knobs, and black Diamond Plate, it’s even more devilishly handsome and looks just as powerful as it sounds—even the back of the head looks menacing, with its wall of glowing glass created by the additional rectifier and power tubes.
Beneath its exterior, the 90s Triple Rectifier is a 150-watt, Class A/B, all-tube head running six MESA 6L6 power tubes, with a maintenance-free fixed-bias design and a bias switch that supports alternate power tube types (6L6 or EL34). It features three 5U4GB rectifier tubes and selectable Tube or Silicon Diode rectification, alongside a two-position Bold/Spongy power switch to tailor feel and response.
The rear panel includes speaker outputs of 8 Ohm x2, 4 Ohm x2, and 16 Ohm x1, plus a Slave Output for expanded routing options. Two independent channels offer classic two-channel Rectifier flexibility with Channel Style/Cloning voicing options and independent Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence, and Master controls on each channel. A tube-driven, series FX loop is on board, and remote switching is handled by a compact, one-button footswitch.
“Following the excitement around last year’s Chrome edition of the 90s Dual and Triple Rectifier Solo Heads, we wanted to honor one of the most iconic Custom Dress options in our history with a limited run of stealth-inspired ‘blackout’ Triple Rectifiers,” says Doug West, Director of Tone Lab for Gibson Amplifiers and MESA/Boogie.
“These coveted heads feature the original black chassis, replacing the polished aluminum diamond plate and grille vent with black anodized versions, and swapping chrome speed knobs for sleek black ones. Back in the 90s, these upscale, blacked-out models dominated stages behind some of the biggest names in rock. Today, finding one on the pre-owned market usually means heavy wear from years of touring—so this is a rare chance to own one in pristine, brand-new condition.
“Built in limited quantities, these amps are for players who dream of owning a true icon. The Triple Rectifier remains one of the most sonically and stylistically impactful amps we’ve ever created, and revisiting it in this beloved Custom Dress option is inspiring for us. It reflects our design, where instruments look as impressive as they sound and sound as impressive as they look. That’s exactly what these limited-run Triple Rectifiers deliver.”
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