Vans Warped Tour Teggart Main Stage (click to enlarge)
This year, we had the chance to catch up with the Vans Warped Tour in Pomona, Mountain View, and San Diego, California.
The Vans Warped Tour is known for showcasing legendary and up and coming bands of all genres. This year was no exception and Mesa artists were in full force at the ‘punk rock summer camp’. [click to continue…]
Myles Kennedy and the Mark V on tour with Slash
Myles Kennedy is legit as one of the hardest working guys in the business of Rock n’ Roll. Between roles as front man/vocalist & rhythm/lead guitarist with Mark Tremonti in Alter Bridge and lead vocals and third guitar in Slash’s new project… Myles has a full calendar. But in the midst of being busy, you’ll rarely find a guy more calm and collected AND so dedicated to the craft of music on all levels. He’s not just the rhythm guitarist in anyone’s band – he can deliver a solo as heavy as anyone. He’s not just a vocalist, he’s an exceptional vocalist with over a four octave range, chops galore and delivers night after night. What sets Myles apart from so many players is his command and understanding of amplifiers and great guitar tone in the band and in general. [click to continue…]
TransAtlantic TA-15 head on a 1x12 TransAtlantic 19 Cab (click to enlarge)
Check out the latest demo video from straight from the Mesa Tone Lounge featuring the TA-15 head and a 1×12 TransAtlantic 1×12. Mesa Product Specialist and Customer Service Ace Marcus Daniels runs through the amps modes, features and design concepts and plays a few examples for each of the modes, features and channels. [click to continue…]
Taking on the significant task to redesign one of the most iconic amplifiers of the last two decades didn’t just come down to new features and circuit changes. The Recto redesign was prime time for a fresh offering of new looks that punch through the heavy rock stigma and position the mighty Recto into a new light – versatile enough for all musical styles, both tonally and visually. [click to continue…]

Mesa Employee Spotlight and Round table discussion:
John Marshall ~ Circuit Ambassador of the NEW Dual and Triple
Rectifiers and discussion with Director of R & D,
Doug West and Director of Sales, Steve Mueller.
(Part 2 of a 2 part interview)
Amplitudes: It’s good to know that the greatness of the original Rectifiers are so fiercely protected and referenced. We’ve talked about the things that haven’t changed. Can we talk about the things that have changed? [click to continue…]

Another sunny weekend in the City by the Bay and another rock show. Mesa endorsees Good Charlotte and All Time Low stirred San Francisco up in a rock frenzy and we got some pictures to prove it. [click to continue…]