90s Dual Rectifier
Color: Black
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
Wattage
100 Watts
Channels & Modes
2 Fully Independent Channels with 3 Modes
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
Graphic Eq Reverb Fx Solo
Series FX loop
Foot switchable Functions
Compact, 1 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2)
Speakers Impedance
n/a
Weight
41 lbs|18.6 kg.
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
Available Formats
Head
Amp Type
Tube
Rectifier Type
Selectable Tube or Silicon Diode Rectification
Rectifier Tubes
2x 5U4
Variac PowerSwitch
Yes – Bold/Spongy Power Switch selects between full voltage or reduced voltage
Preamp Tubes
5x 12AX7
Power Amp Tubes
4x 6L6
Maintenance Free Fixed Bias
Yes
Wattages Quick Reference
100 Watts
Built In Power Amp Attenuation
n/a
Power Amp Details Class Wattage
Class A/B
Number Of Style Modes
Three
Number Of Style Modes Per Channel
Channel 1 (Orange) = 3, Channel 2 (Red) = 2
Channel Controls
Independent Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence & Master Controls
Graphic Eq And/or Contour
n/a
Reverb Effects Bypass Options
n/a
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
Global Output Level Control
Yes (Activated when FX Loop is used)
Global Solo Level Control
n/a
True Bypass Options
True-Bypassable FX Loop
External Switching Jack Options And/or Midi
External Switching Jacks for Channel Switching & FX Loop
Speaker Outputs
8 Ohm x2, 4 Ohm x2, and 16 Ohm x 1
Cabinet Simulation Direct Live recording Output
n/a
Internal Amp Load For SpeakerLess Performance
n/a
Headphone Output
n/a
Slave Output
Yes, with Level control
Extra Features
n/a
Footswitch
Compact, 1 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2)
Slip Cover
Included - Fitted Slipcover
Cabinet Material
Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
Standard Finish Options (no extra cost)
Black Bronco Vinyl, Black Diamond Plate Grille, Black/Chrome Handle & Leather Corners
Custom Finish Options
n/a
Speakers Impedance
n/a
Casters
n/a
Extra Features
n/a
Weight
41 lbs | 18.6 kg.
Height
10" | 25.4 cm
Width
25 1/2" | 64.77 cm
Depth
9 7/8" | 24.77 cm
Disclaimer: In order to continually improve the design, quality and performance of our products and to use the best materials at all times, MESA/Boogie reserves the right to substitute or change specifications (including parts or coatings) without notice.