SPECIAL FEATURE: STILETTO DEUCE & STILETTO TRIDENT
The New Stiletto Deuce & Trident – Tone's Second Coming?

The new Stiletto Deuce & Stiletto Trident have become the most awarded and critically acclaimed new amplifiers in the history of Mesa/Boogie by the music industry's leading publications.  In the US, both Guitar Player and Guitar World bestowed their highest honor upon the Stiletto by awarding it their prestigious Guitar Player Editors Pick Award and the Guitar World Platinum Award for excellence in tone, innovative design and quality craftsmanship.

Perhaps even more challenging, in Great Britain, the birthplace of EL-34 tone, Guitarist UK awarded it their coveted 5-Star Guitarist Choice Award and Guitar Buyer celebrated it with their highest endorsement by awarding it a 5-Pick Guitar Buyer Rating!

Check out what the top amp-reviewing critics from these magazines had to say about the new Stilettos – Here are some of the highlights:

to read the full review check out www.mesaboogie.com/Reviews

 

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  "You can easily conjure Clapton’s Blues Breaker snarl, Hendrix’s psychedelic screams, Gibbon’s grind, and many other fabled Brit-amp textures…

  These new sonic weapons would be a worthy addition to even the most formidable and complete amp arsenal… the Stilettos pay homage to the past without denying the future or breaking your bank account.

  Amidst the current abundance of high-priced one-tone wonders, the Stilettos are an absolutely astounding value, especially when you consider their high level of design sophistication and innovation, remarkable fit and finish, and almost embarrassing wealth of innovative features and great tone. The Stilettos represent another high-water mark as Mesa/Boogie continues to pursue the leading edge of modern amp design… This is going to be a tough act to follow…"

  Terry Buddingh, Guitar Player Magazine

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  "Mesa’s new Stiletto Deuce and Stiletto Trident amplifiers continue in the tradition of Smith’s legendary creations.  With their ripping EL34 power sections and high-octane six-mode preamps, the all-tube Stilettos may reshape existing notions of British-style aggression and tone.

  The extremely versatile six-mode Stilettos cast a lush harmonic haze over the classic EL34 tones while punching into a deviant new world of defiant British manners.  For most, the two-fisted attack of the 100-watt Deuce will provide an instant knock out.  But if you’re the type of player that needs brain-busting bass, colossal power depth and unparalleled definition, the Trident’s 150 watts will elevate your tone into Mesa’s unique stratosphere of EL34 clarity and gain."

  Eric Kirkland, Guitar World Magazine

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  "The best range of British rock guitar sounds ever packed into one amp.

  One thing is for certain – if the Rectifier doesn’t define the sound of the next rock revolution, the Stiletto probably will… when EL-34 power and real tone are all that matters they’re going to be very hard to beat.

  All in all, it’s another awesome weapon from the undisputed king of high-performance guitar amplification.  Don’t miss it."

  Nick Guppy, Guitarist Magazine (UK)

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  "The Mesa that a certain British Company may wish never existed… Immense volume, balls, grind and punch are just four reasons why you won’t believe your ears…

  We’d urge you to try a Mesa Stiletto right away.  It takes the classic British sound as its base, then builds on it with extra balls, gain and astounding flexibility for literally any style of rock.

  The best new Mesa in over a decade – Expect to see them everywhere."

  Mick Taylor, Guitar Buyer Magazine (UK)

 

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