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Badlander 50 Head Black Taurus


Finish: Black Taurus
Badlander 50 Head, Black Taurus

$2,099.00
Orders placed by 12PM Central Time Mon-Fri will be shipped the same day.

Tighter, Meaner and Even Leaner

Delivering a sonic and weight profile that’s a bit more trim, the Rectifier® Badlander™ 50 holds its own while adding a distinct tonal character to the Badlander Series. Even more aggressive sounding, yet with an inviting, effortless feel, it’s buffed and ready to go places where less output power is the call.

Two identical Channels feature the same 3 new dynamic and duplicated Modes as its 100-Watt counterpart. CLEAN, CRUNCH and CRUSH repeated supply the gain, shaping power and an urgent personality to navigate most ensemble and virtually any recording environments.

Here in the Badlander 50, the 2-Channel preamp hooks up with two different and perfect power displacements that enhance everything from clean to clipped to wildly saturated. The 50 Watt setting delivers bold authority and the highest headroom while the 20-watt setting finds the power tubes re-wired for Triode operation that unveils greater clipping potential and a mid-scooped, harmonic-laden response that reveals trademark EL34 Tone.

A Unique Sonic Profile with Crushing Character.

Sometimes less is more, and if that’s your mantra, the Badlander 50 is a perfect fit. Weighing-in at considerably less, there are physical considerations at play for sure. Yet the Middleweight contender in the Badlander Family has its own story to tell when it comes to defiant attitude and a rebellious nature. Some feel there is a unique benefit to lower wattage amplifiers, often described as a sense that top end travels more freely and quickly through the circuit. While perhaps a bit over-simplified, truth be told the Badlander in 50 Watt form does display that characteristic along with it’s bouncy, easy to play nature.

CabClone IR with 8 Mesa Virtual IR Cabinets On Board

The Badlander 50 is also the recordists dream realized. It features our first onboard CabClone™ IR and it delivers seamless DI with Channel Specific IR Assignment of the 8 virtual Cabinets and a Reactive Load that sounds and feels great. Together with the new sounds and the 50’s clip-friendly power range, the most versatile and recordable Recto ever is created, even in “silent mode” when you can’t use your favorite cabinet!

The CabClone IR delivers newfound flexibility, portability and previously only dreamed of convenience. You now have the ability to go direct silently or with your cab, for recording, stage or headphone practicing with instant access to 8 real MESA cabinets mic’d in a Pro Environment and library storage for more. It really doesn’t get any better in terms of having consistent tone from venue to venue, with or without a speaker cabinet, your choice.

The built-in, channel assignable CabClone IR Virtual Cabinet Simulator & Reactive Amp Load comes preloaded with the following 8 Authentic MESA Virtual Cabinet IRs including:

  • 4x12 Rectifier Standard (closed back)

  • 4x12 Rectifier Traditional (closed back)

  • 2x12 Rectifier Horizontal (closed back)

  • 1x12 Rectifier (closed back)

  • 1x12 Thiele (closed back, front ported)

  • 2x12 Lone Star (open back)

  • 1x12 Lone Star 23 (open back)

  • 1x12 California Tweed 23 (open back)

Designed as an open system, The CabCLone IR is compatible with select Third-Party IRs and a simple USB connection allows open access to download, store and use your favorite IRs of choice with capacity for extra library storage. USB 2.0 A to B connection cable (not included) is required for managing IR file directory.

50 or 20 Watts at the Switch.

The Badlander 50 features our patented Multi-Watt™ Power Switch that offers two wattage settings; A FULL power 50 watts running both EL34s and a HALF power setting reconfigured for Triode wiring producing 20 Watts of clip-able sweetness that also runs the pair of output tubes. Each has its own set of benefits and character and together they provide almost limitless possibilities when you consider the pairings with the available preamp Modes, their gain structures and dial-able sounds.

Evolution of Recto Tone

If you’re into big, menacing Tone, but don’t need the power or the weight of a classic 100-Watt-er, we invite you to check out what 50 years designing and building high performance Tube Amps can serve up in the 50-watt range . From Clean and Crunch on to Modern Era Heavy, experience the Badlander 50 and our latest evolution of Recto tone. It’s a Rectifier at its core, but not the Recto you know.

Wattage

50 or 20 Watt Selectable (Global)

Channels & Modes

2 Channels / 3 Mode Channel Cloning™

Mode Voicings styles

Ch. 1 = Clean, Crunch or Crush (Channel Cloning™) Ch. 2 = Clean, Crunch or Crush (Channel Cloning™)

Graphic Eq Reverb Fx Solo

FX Loop

Foot switchable Functions

Ch. 1/2

Speakers Impedance

n/a

Weight

36 Lbs.

Dimensions

9 5/8" H x 22 3/4" W x 10 3/8" D

Available Formats

Head, Rackmount & 1x12 Combo

Amp Type

Tube

Rectifier Type

Silicon Diodes

Rectifier Tubes

n/a

Variac PowerSwitch

Full/Variac Power Switch

Preamp Tubes

5x Mesa 12AX7

Power Amp Tubes

2x Mesa EL-34 (or 6L6)

Maintenance Free Fixed Bias

Yes

Wattages Quick Reference

50 or 20 Watt Selectable (Global)

Built In Power Amp Attenuation

n/a

Power Amp Details Class Wattage

Class A/B Power with selectable, global 20/50 Power Switch - Provides two power options: Choose 2 power tubes wired in Triode, producing 20 Watts of small block-power or 2 power tubes wired in Pentode, producing 50 Watts of big-block power and punch

Number Of Style Modes

Three

Number Of Style Modes Per Channel

Three

Channel Controls

Each Channel features Independent 3-Position Style Mode Switch, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Master and 8-Position CabClone IR Select (back-panel) Controls

Graphic Eq And/or Contour

n/a

Reverb Effects Bypass Options

n/a

Effects Loop Bypass Options

Fully Buffered Series Tube FX Loop

Global Output Level Control

n/a

Global Solo Level Control

n/a

True Bypass Options

n/a

External Switching Jack Options And/or Midi

n/a

Speaker Outputs

One 8 Ohm and Two 4 Ohm

Cabinet Simulation Direct Live recording Output

Built-in, channel assignable, MESA CabClone™ IR Cab Simulator featuring 8 MESA Cabinet IRs, USB Connection for IR transfers, Internal Amp Load for cabinet-free use, IR Balanced XLR Direct Output, Headphone Output, IR Output Level Control & Ground/Lift Switch

Internal Amp Load For SpeakerLess Performance

Yes (see Cabinet Simulation for more information)

Headphone Output

Yes (see Cabinet Simulation for more information)

Slave Output

n/a

Extra Features

n/a

Footswitch

Included - 1 Button Footswitch (Ch. 1/2)

Slip Cover

Included - Fitted Slip Cover

Cabinet Material

Marine Grade, Baltic Birch

Standard Finish Options (no extra cost)

Black Bronco Vinyl, Black Jute Grille, Black Handle & Corners

Custom Finish Options

See Custom Finish Gallery

Speakers Impedance

n/a

Casters

n/a

Extra Features

n/a

Weight

36 Lbs.

Height

9 5/8"

Width

22 3/4"

Depth

10 3/8"

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.

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