Mesa/Boogie

Winter NAMM 2010 release 1-14-2010:

We quit doing NAMM in 1997 when it started morphing from its intended purpose of a B to B Trade show into a Consumer Gear Fest so I have not heard this amp yet, but we have several on order under the assumption that it will be a very cool piece. Some may want to wait for our review, but if you'd like to reserve one now just click the Add To Cart button above to pay in full (first ten customers to order qualify for free shipping) or call our toll free number to put down a 20% deposit. You can also email me at Stu at Fat Sound to request a PayPal invoice for the $180.00, 20%, fully refundable deposit. Mesa says that while they may be late to the lunchbox party they have "redefined the genre"........we'll see soon enough. Based on the fantastic offerings coming out of Petaluma recently I have little doubt that this little guy will be a game changer in this segment of the market.

The name as well as the pre-release ad copy implies that the new Trans Atlantic is fully capable of offering tones from both sides of the pond.

Housed in the newly popular, lunchbox sized cabinet and finished in Crinkle Black and Chrome, the Trans Atlantic looks ultra cool, lights up blue internally when in "on" mode and has a very promising and useful laundry list of features:

• Dual EL84 power tubes
• Two footswitchable channels
• Selectable preamp style for each channel
• Selectable power setting for each channel
• Retractable handle
• Heavy Duty carrying case that houses both the power cord and footswitch for great portability
• 12 3/8" wide x 6 3/4" deep x 5 7/8" high
• 12 pounds

From Trent Blake of Mesa Engineering via email 1-14-2010

"You are not going to believe this amp. Take a Vox style circuit, marry it to a Fender Deluxe style circuit, throw in a Marshall style circuit and then let Randall Smith work his magic on it.

• Five Modes
  
• Two Channels
  
• 3 Power Settings Per Channel (5 Watt Single Ended Class A, 15 Watt Push /Pull Class A & 25 Watt Class AB Dyna-Watt Power
  
• A handle that slides up and out of the cabinet for carrying

The amp has a really trick feature on Channel 1 - the AC15/30ish side of the amp -that lets you dial it much like players familiar with those amps would. You've got a push/pull pot that works as a cut pot pushed in and a Master Volume when pulled. The Master Volume is hard bypassed when the pot is pushed in and the cut feature defaults to a preset setting when the pot is pulled. It doesn't sound and play close to the old Vox's I used to own but spot on (except way more versatile). It's a sweet looking amp too. Yes, it does light up blue on the inside.

if all goes according to current plans, we hope to ship the TransAtlantic in 8 to 10 weeks."  [shipping estimate per Trent Blake of Mesa on 1-14-2010]

For 2010, the Dual Recto has had some nice features added. We are blowing out the shop demo piece from 2009. Guaranteed to be in mint condition, ships in factory box with all paperwork and comes with full factory warranty. Save $300.00!

The Dual Rectifier is a Classic. Launch in the early 90's, I purchased one of the first to ship for my personal tone arsenal. Revolutionary upon its initial release, the Dual Rectifier head remains one of the benchmark amps, especially for Heavier Tones, but also achieves excellent Classic Crunch / Rock tones as well as big, bold, punchy cleans. Improvements, tweaks and extra versatility have been added along the way to keep the Dual Rectifier current in every respect.

My original, first year,  two channel Dual Rectifier head *never* sounded this good!

Features:

• 100 Watts, Class A/B Power / 4x6L6 (or 4xEL-34), 5x12AX7, 2x5U4
• Bias Select Switch (6L6/EL34)
• Fixed Bias for Consistent, Maintenance Free Performance
• 3 Fully Independent Channels with 8 modes (Channel 1=Clean or Pushed, Channel 2=Raw, Vintage High Gain or Modern High Gain, Channel 3=Raw, Vintage High Gain or Modern High Gain) 
• Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence and Master Controls per Channel 
• Output Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• Footswitchable Solo Level Control (over all channels when activated) 
• Selectable Dual Rectifier Switch (Tube/Diode) 
• Bold/Spongy “Variac” Switch
• Assignable Parallel FX Loop w/Send & Mix Level Controls 
• True “Hard” Bypass Switch that removes FX Loop, Output Level & Solo Level Controls from signal path 
• Slave Out with Level Control
• External Switching Jacks for Channels 1, 2, 3, Solo & FX Loop 
• 5 Button Footswitch (Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, Solo & FX loop) 
• Slip Cover

"The Dual Rec was initially marketed as an amp for the Metal and Hard Rock crowd with some mention of Classic Rock style modes thrown in for good measure and, as a result, has achieved great success over the past 20 years primarily with players who focus on the heavier genres of music.

I'll let you in on a secret though: I actually feel that what this amp does best is Classic, *recorded*, Marshall style tones. I really enjoy playing Classic Rock covers through this amp and find it extremely easy to dial in great late 60's and early 70's rock tones.

If you have always thought this was purely an amp for the Metal guys, give one a try with someone who really knows how to dial it in. I think you'll be very surprised."

-Stu Carter, owner Fat Sound Guitars

On the eve of its 20th Birthday, with still the widest, deepest footprint in heavy music and now a long list of chart topping devotees outside the world of heavy, the Recto has been re-worked, re-tuned and refined again.

Now with our patented Multi-Watt Channel Selectable Power, an Improved Effects Loop, Channel Assignable Rectifier Choices with RECTIFIER TRACKING, a TUNER OUT jack with SILENT TUNE feature and an all new Footswitch, the new Dual Rectifier are more menacing than ever!

"It's a bit funny while simultaenously sad and a bit frustrating when someone tells me they tried one of these amps out at a Mega Chain Store and didn't think it sounded all that great. Trust me, if you've had this experience or heard of someone who has, I guarantee you the shop employee who was "dialing" in the amp didn't know how to operate it. It really isn't that difficult if you have even a rudimentary understanding of the unit. Once understood there are very few multi-channel amps that can touch this beast and the ones that can are a whole lot more money.

My first Mesa was a used Mark III combo purchased in the late 80's. When the Mark IV was released I bought one immediately. The Mark IV was excellent at recreating Metallica-like tones, but, IMO, fell short of superlative cleans or in-betweens and could be frustrating to dial in.

Now, the long awaited Mark V has been released and it is a truly remarkable amplifier. So much more useable on every channel than any Mark series to come before it. All three channels sound perfect. It's as if Mesa opened their ears, went outside their Petaluma, CA design studio, listened to what was going on in the boutique world and figured out a way to combine some of the absolute best of the boutique amps sounds with the best classic Mesa sounds all in one amp that comes in at just under two grand. The Mesa Mark 5 gives you loads of ways to tweak each channel, but is ultimately very intuitive to use and easy to dial up; something I could never say about the Mark IV.

Regardless of the style of music you play you should take a serious look at the all new Mesa Mark 5. It's a fantastic amplifier in every respect. If a player asked me what one amp they should own as a desert island amp, the Boogie Mark V would be my answer; it's That good and That versatile!"

-Stu Carter, owner Fat Sound Guitars

The feature set is pretty mind boggling:

• Simul-Class™ Power Amp featuring Multi-Watt™ (Patent Pending) and Duo-Class™ technologies which provide three power and three operating class options that are channel assignable via 10/45/90 Watt Power Switches: Choose 2 power tubes operating in pure vintage Class A (single-ended), producing 10 Watts - 2 tubes running in time-honored Class A/B producing 45 Watts or 4 tubes running in Mesa’s legendary, patented Simul-Class Power that blends the best of Class A and Class A/B simultaneously to produce 90 Watts of pure tonal magic / 4x6L6 (or 4xEL-34), 7x12AX7, 1x5U4
• Bias Select Switch (6L6/EL34)
• Fixed Bias for Consistent, Maintenance Free Performance
• Full Power/Variac Power™ Switch
• 3 Fully Independent Channels with 9 Modes (Channel 1 = Clean, Fat or Tweed™, Channel 2 = Edge, Crunch or Mark I™, Channel 3 = Mark IIC+™, Mark IV™ or Extreme)
• Normal/Bold Switch on Channel 1, Normal/Thick Switch on Channel 2 (Mark I mode only), Normal/Bright Switch & Pentode/Triode Switch on Channel 3
• Each Channel features: Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Master, Footswitchable or Auto-Assignable Contour Depth Control, Footswitchable All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb Control, Rectifier Tracking™ (Auto-selects Tube for all 10 Watt Modes, Diode for all 90 Watt Modes, selectable Tube or Diode for 45 Watt Modes on Channels 1 and 2, Diode for 45 Watt Mode on Channel 3
• 5 Band Graphic EQ is Footswitchable, Channel Assignable and Selectable between 1 group of 5-Band Sliders or 3 channel specific, variable depth Contour Controls
• 5 Band EQ
• Footswitchable, Channel Assignable or True Bypassable All-Tube FX Loop with Send Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• Effects Loop
• Output Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• Footswitchable Solo Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• True “Hard” Bypass Switch removes FX Loops, Output Level & Solo Level Controls from signal path
• Tuner Output w/Footswitchable Mute
• Slave Out w/Level Control
• Fan Cooled with On/Off Switch
• External Switching Jacks for Channels 2, 3 (channel 1 is default), EQ & Solo
• Aluminum Chassis • New 4x4 - 8 Button Footswitch (Bottom Row: Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, Solo – Top Row: Reverb, FX Loop, EQ & Tuner Mute)
• Slip Cover
• Kitchen Sink, Ice Maker, Beer Cooler (just kidding) but easier to use than this list suggests (not kidding)!

Highly Recommended!!™
Fat Fave Award for Excellence

This 40th Anniversary, Commemorative Mark 5 Combo is one of only 75 to be built for world wide distribution. Hand-Signed by Randall Smith, Housed in a beautiful, Private Reserve, Flamed Walnut, finger-jointed cabinet with wood specially sourced and hand-selected by James Aschow, Mesa VP & Master Cabinet designer and inlaid with Custom hand-jeweled Paua Abalone & Mother of Pearl emblems on top of cabinet as well as inside the cabinet with the production number. The ultimate example of the finest Mesa amplifier ever built and frankly, one of the best channel switchers ever built.

Also features vintage style wicker, cane grille cloth and signed letter of authenticity.

This Limited Edition amplifier represents one of the finest sounding, channel switching amplifiers ever built, in one of the most gorgeous cabinets imaginable and only 35 people in the US will ever own one like it!

Photo's above represent the actual amplifier we have for sale which has been repackaged and will remain in its box until purchased.

"It's a bit funny while simultaneously sad and a bit frustrating when someone tells me they tried one of these amps out at a Mega Chain Store and didn't think it sounded all that great. Trust me, if you've had this experience or heard of someone who has, I guarantee you the shop employee who was "dialing" in the amp didn't know how to operate it. It really isn't that difficult if you have even a rudimentary understanding of the unit. Once understood there are very few multi-channel amps that can touch this beast and the ones that can are a whole lot more money.

My first Mesa was a used Mark III combo purchased in the late 80's. When the Mark IV was released I bought one immediately. The Mark IV was excellent at recreating Metallica-like tones, but, IMO, fell short of superlative cleans or in-betweens and could be frustrating to dial in.

Now, the long awaited Mark V has been released and it is a truly remarkable amplifier. So much more useable on every channel than any Mark series to come before it. All three channels sound perfect. It's as if Mesa opened their ears, went outside their Petaluma, CA design studio, listened to what was going on in the boutique world and figured out a way to combine some of the absolute best of the boutique amps sounds with the best classic Mesa sounds all in one amp that comes in at just under two grand. The Mesa Mark 5 gives you loads of ways to tweak each channel, but is ultimately very intuitive to use and easy to dial up; something I could never say about the Mark IV.

Regardless of the style of music you play you should take a serious look at the all new Mesa Mark 5. It's a fantastic amplifier in every respect. If a player asked me what one amp they should own as a desert island amp, the Boogie Mark V would be my answer; it's That good and That versatile!"

-Stu Carter, owner Fat Sound Guitars

The feature set is pretty mind boggling:

• Simul-Class™ Power Amp featuring Multi-Watt™ (Patent Pending) and Duo-Class™ technologies which provide three power and three operating class options that are channel assignable via 10/45/90 Watt Power Switches: Choose 2 power tubes operating in pure vintage Class A (single-ended), producing 10 Watts - 2 tubes running in time-honored Class A/B producing 45 Watts or 4 tubes running in Mesa’s legendary, patented Simul-Class Power that blends the best of Class A and Class A/B simultaneously to produce 90 Watts of pure tonal magic / 4x6L6 (or 4xEL-34), 7x12AX7, 1x5U4
• Bias Select Switch (6L6/EL34)
• Fixed Bias for Consistent, Maintenance Free Performance
• Full Power/Variac Power™ Switch
• 3 Fully Independent Channels with 9 Modes (Channel 1 = Clean, Fat or Tweed™, Channel 2 = Edge, Crunch or Mark I™, Channel 3 = Mark IIC+™, Mark IV™ or Extreme)
• Normal/Bold Switch on Channel 1, Normal/Thick Switch on Channel 2 (Mark I mode only), Normal/Bright Switch & Pentode/Triode Switch on Channel 3
• Each Channel features: Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Master, Footswitchable or Auto-Assignable Contour Depth Control, Footswitchable All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb Control, Rectifier Tracking™ (Auto-selects Tube for all 10 Watt Modes, Diode for all 90 Watt Modes, selectable Tube or Diode for 45 Watt Modes on Channels 1 and 2, Diode for 45 Watt Mode on Channel 3
• 5 Band Graphic EQ is Footswitchable, Channel Assignable and Selectable between 1 group of 5-Band Sliders or 3 channel specific, variable depth Contour Controls
• 5 Band EQ
• Footswitchable, Channel Assignable or True Bypassable All-Tube FX Loop with Send Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• Effects Loop
• Output Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• Footswitchable Solo Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• True “Hard” Bypass Switch removes FX Loops, Output Level & Solo Level Controls from signal path
• Tuner Output w/Footswitchable Mute
• Slave Out w/Level Control
• Fan Cooled with On/Off Switch
• External Switching Jacks for Channels 2, 3 (channel 1 is default), EQ & Solo
• Aluminum Chassis • New 4x4 - 8 Button Footswitch (Bottom Row: Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, Solo – Top Row: Reverb, FX Loop, EQ & Tuner Mute)
• Slip Cover
• Kitchen Sink, Ice Maker, Beer Cooler (just kidding) but easier to use than this list suggests (not kidding)!

Highly Recommended!!™

"It's a bit funny while simultaneously sad and a bit frustrating when someone tells me they tried one of these amps out at a Mega Chain Store and didn't think it sounded all that great. Trust me, if you've had this experience or heard of someone who has, I guarantee you the shop employee who was "dialing" in the amp didn't know how to operate it. It really isn't that difficult if you have even a rudimentary understanding of the unit. Once understood there are very few multi-channel amps that can touch this beast and the ones that can are a whole lot more money.

My first Mesa was a used Mark III combo purchased in the late 80's. When the Mark IV was released I bought one immediately. The Mark IV was excellent at recreating Metallica-like tones, but, IMO, fell short of superlative cleans or in-betweens and could be frustrating to dial in.

Now, the long awaited Mark V has been released and it is a truly remarkable amplifier. So much more useable on every channel than any Mark series to come before it. All three channels sound perfect. It's as if Mesa opened their ears, went outside their Petaluma, CA design studio, listened to what was going on in the boutique world and figured out a way to combine some of the absolute best of the boutique amps sounds with the best classic Mesa sounds all in one amp that comes in at just under two grand. The Mesa Mark 5 gives you loads of ways to tweak each channel, but is ultimately very intuitive to use and easy to dial up; something I could never say about the Mark IV.

Regardless of the style of music you play you should take a serious look at the all new Mesa Mark 5. It's a fantastic amplifier in every respect. If a player asked me what one amp they should own as a desert island amp, the Boogie Mark V would be my answer; it's That good and That versatile!"

The 40th Anniversary Mark V, released in 2009, is unlike any other Boogie Mark series to come before it. Filled with stellar tones, loads of options yet easy to dial in a huge variety of perfect tones. Throughout the mid 80' and early 90's I owned every Mark series Mesa every created and none of them ever came close to achieving the tonal quality that this amp is capable of. This new model is also the easiest ever to dial in.

The front panel appears daunting at first, but it took me no more than thirty minutes to have it completely figured out without ever opening the owner's manual and I had three channels of fantastic tones dialed in within the first 10 minutes! Tons of options, but very intuitive to operate with excellent UI.

Demand is very high with all units currently arriving pre-sold. We recommend calling us toll free at 888-FAT-SOUND or emailing to reserve your head or combo today!

Features:
 

• Simul-Class™ Power Amp featuring Multi-Watt™ and Duo-Class™ technologies which provide three power and three operating class options that are channel assignable via 10/45/90 Watt Power Switches: Choose 2 power tubes operating in pure vintage Class A (single-ended), producing 10 Watts - 2 tubes running in time-honored Class A/B producing 45 Watts or 4 tubes running in Mesa’s legendary, patented Simul-Class Power that blends the best of Class A and Class A/B simultaneously to produce 90 Watts of pure tonal magic / 4x6L6 (or 4xEL-34), 7x12AX7, 1x5U4
• Bias Select Switch (6L6/EL34)
• Fixed Bias for Consistent, Maintenance Free Performance
• Full Power/Variac Power™ Switch
• 3 Fully Independent Channels with 9 Modes (Channel 1 = Clean, Fat or Tweed™, Channel 2 = Edge, Crunch or Mark I™, Channel 3 = Mark IIC+™, Mark IV™ or Extreme)
• Normal/Bold Switch on Channel 1, Normal/Thick Switch on Channel 2 (Mark I mode only), Normal/Bright Switch & Pentode/Triode Switch on Channel 3
• Each Channel features: Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Master, Footswitchable or Auto-Assignable Contour Depth Control, Footswitchable All-Tube, Long
• Spring Reverb Control, Rectifier Tracking™ (Auto-selects Tube for all 10 Watt Modes, Diode for all 90 Watt Modes, selectable Tube or Diode for 45 Watt Modes on Channels 1 and 2, Diode for 45 Watt Mode on Channel 3
• 5 Band Graphic EQ is Footswitchable, Channel Assignable and Selectable between 1 group of 5-Band Sliders or 3 channel specific, variable depth Contour Controls
• Footswitchable, Channel Assignable or True Bypassable All-Tube FX Loop with Send Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• Output Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• Footswitchable Solo Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• True “Hard” Bypass Switch removes FX Loops, Output Level & Solo Level Controls from signal path
• Tuner Output w/Footswitchable Mute
• Slave Out w/Level Control
• Fan Cooled with On/Off Switch
• External Switching Jacks for Channels 2, 3 (channel 1 is default), EQ & Solo
• Aluminum Chassis
• New 4x4 - 8 Button Footswitch (Bottom Row: Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, Solo – Top Row: Reverb, FX Loop, EQ & Tuner Mute)
• Slip Cover
• Kitchen Sink, Ice Maker, Beer Cooler (just kidding) but easier to use then this list suggests (not kidding)!

Mesa Engineering has totally hit it out of the park with this amp. It's diminutive to the point of being ultra portable, but packs a serious wallop in terms of versatility and low end.

The entire Fat Sound staff was completely in shock when we first tried this amp.

Clean channel offers pristine cleans in "clean" mode that remain clean up to the volume levels most would ever need even with humbuckers. And I'm not talking about ho-hum clean, I'm talking boutique quality swirly, bloom and dynamics.

In "Crunch" mode the clean channel does an amazing SRV "Little Wing" tone at lower gain setting, but can be pushed in to Classic Rock rhythm crunch with higher gain knob settings.

The Gain channel starts off with a "Blues" mode that ranges from pushed, fat overdrive to thick meaty crunch and when set to "Burn mode you have infinite sustain with a round smooth top end.

The footswitchable contour controls for each channel allow you to gradually dial in the smiley face EQ settings of the 5:25's more expensive brethren, the Mark V. These controls do a remarkable job of allowing you to tailor the midrange setting of the amp to suit your individual tastes or the tonal characteristics of the guitar being used.

A mind-blower for sure!

Features:

• Duo-Class™ Power Amp allows you to select either 1 power tube in pure Class A (single-ended) producing 5 Watts or switching to 2 power tubes in Class A/B to produce 25 Watts via a 5/25 Power Switch / 2xEL-84 & 5x12AX7 
• Fixed Bias for consistent, maintenance free performance 
• 2 Fully Independent Channels with 4 Style Modes (Channel 1 = Clean or Crunch, Channel 2 = Blues or Burn) 
• Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Reverb, Master and Contour Controls per Channel 
• Footswitchable Variable Contour Control on each channel provides the power of our 5-band graphic EQ all from 1 rotary control 
• All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb 
• All-Tube FX Loop 
• External Switching Jacks for Channel 1/2, Contour 1, Contour 2, Reverb 
• 3 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2, Reverb & Contour) 
• Slip Cover

Mesa Engineering has totally hit it out of the park with this amp. It's diminutive to the point of being ultra portable, but packs a serious wallop in terms of versatility and low end.

The entire Fat Sound staff was completely in shock when we first tried this amp.

Clean channel offers pristine cleans in "clean" mode that remain clean up to the volume levels most would ever need even with humbuckers. And I'm not talking about ho-hum clean, I'm talking boutique quality swirly, bloom and dynamics.

In "Crunch" mode the clean channel does an amazing SRV "Little Wing" tone at lower gain setting, but can be pushed in to Classic Rock rhythm crunch with higher gain knob settings.

The Gain channel starts off with a "Blues" mode that ranges from pushed, fat overdrive to thick meaty crunch and when set to "Burn" mode you have infinite sustain with a round smooth top end.

The footswitchable contour controls for each channel allow you to gradually dial in the smiley face EQ settings of the 5:25's more expensive brethren, the Mark V. These controls do a remarkable job of allowing you to tailor the midrange setting of the amp to suit your individual tastes or the tonal characteristics of the guitar being used.

A mind-blower for sure!

Features:

• Duo-Class™ Power Amp allows you to select either 1 power tube in pure Class A (single-ended) producing 5 Watts or switching to 2 power tubes in Class A/B to produce 25 Watts via a 5/25 Power Switch / 2xEL-84 & 5x12AX7 
• Fixed Bias for consistent, maintenance free performance 
• 2 Fully Independent Channels with 4 Style Modes (Channel 1 = Clean or Crunch, Channel 2 = Blues or Burn) 
• Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Reverb, Master and Contour Controls per Channel 
• Footswitchable Variable Contour Control on each channel provides the power of our 5-band graphic EQ all from 1 rotary control 
• All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb 
• All-Tube FX Loop 
• External Switching Jacks for Channel 1/2, Contour 1, Contour 2, Reverb 
• 3 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2, Reverb & Contour) 
• Slip Cover

Mesa Engineering has totally hit it out of the park with this amp. It's diminutive to the point of being ultra portable, but packs a serious wallop in terms of versatility and low end.

The entire Fat Sound staff was completely in shock when we first tried this amp.

Clean channel offers pristine cleans in "clean" mode that remain clean up to the volume levels most would ever need even with humbuckers. And I'm not talking about ho-hum clean, I'm talking boutique quality swirly, bloom and dynamics.

In "Crunch" mode the clean channel does an amazing SRV "Little Wing" tone at lower gain setting, but can be pushed in to Classic Rock rhythm crunch with higher gain knob settings.

The Gain channel starts off with a "Blues" mode that ranges from pushed, fat overdrive to thick meaty crunch and when set to "Burn" mode you have infinite sustain with a round smooth top end.

The footswitchable contour controls for each channel allow you to gradually dial in the smiley face EQ settings of the 5:25's more expensive brethren, the Mark V. These controls do a remarkable job of allowing you to tailor the midrange setting of the amp to suit your individual tastes or the tonal characteristics of the guitar being used.

A mind-blower for sure!

Features:

• Duo-Class™ Power Amp allows you to select either 1 power tube in pure Class A (single-ended) producing 5 Watts or switching to 2 power tubes in Class A/B to produce 25 Watts via a 5/25 Power Switch / 2xEL-84 & 5x12AX7 
• Fixed Bias for consistent, maintenance free performance 
• 2 Fully Independent Channels with 4 Style Modes (Channel 1 = Clean or Crunch, Channel 2 = Blues or Burn) 
• Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Reverb, Master and Contour Controls per Channel 
• Footswitchable Variable Contour Control on each channel provides the power of our 5-band graphic EQ all from 1 rotary control 
• All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb 
• All-Tube FX Loop 
• External Switching Jacks for Channel 1/2, Contour 1, Contour 2, Reverb 
• 3 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2, Reverb & Contour) 
• Slip Cover

Custom Lonestar Head and matching 212 cabinet in Cocoa Bronco tolex with Cream Bronco Tolex front panel and Tan Grille.

An exceptional amp for anyone who needs tons of great tones at a reasonable price point!

Features:
 

• Handbuilt in the Petaluma, California
• Multi-Watt™Power Amp featuring Duo-Class™ allows you three power options that are channel assignable via 10/50/100 Watt Power Switches:Choose 2 power tubes operating in pure Class A (single-ended), producing 10 watts, or 2 or 4 power tubes running in time-honored Class A/B, producing 50 or 100 watts respectively / 4x6L6 (we prefer EL34's and supply the amp with that tube set unless otherwise requested), 5x12AX7, 1x5U4
•  Bias Select Switch (6L6/EL34)
• Fixed Bias for Consistent, Maintenance Free Performance
• Selectable Diode or Tube Rectifier Tracking
• 2 Fully Independent Channels each with Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb & Master Controls
• Channel 1=Boutique Vintage Clean/Classic Breakup - Channel 2=Clone of Ch 1 or Cascading High Gain
• Drive/Clean Switch activates Ch 2 “Drive” Control (Multi-Stage Cascading Gain Circuit)
• Thick/Normal/Thicker Voicing Switch (Channel 2)
• Full Power/Tweed™ “Variac” Switch
• All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb with Bright/Warm Reverb Tone Switch
• Output Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• Footswitchable Solo Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• All-Tube FX Loop with Send Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• True “Hard” Bypass Switch that removes FX Loop, Output Level & Solo Level Controls from signal path
• Slave Out w/Level Control
• Fan Cooled with On/Off Switch
• External Switching Jacks for Channels 1/2, Solo & Reverb
• All Aluminum Chassis
• 2 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2 & Solo)
• 212 Lonestar extension cabinet is loaded with dual Celestion C90 speakers
• Slip Cover

Custom Lonestar Special 23" head and matching 112 extension Cabinet in Silver Bronco tolex with White Bronco face panel.

This amp has received much critical acclaim from magazine editors, pro players as well as hobbyists for good reason; it's a simple to operate, well-built, great looking, versatile and fantastic sounding amplifier. A Fat Sound Guitars™ favorite.

Features:
 

• Pure Class A, Multi-Watt™, Channel Assignable Power Amp allows you to assign either 1, 2 or all 4 Power Tubes to each Channel for Power Ratings of 5, 15 or 30 Watts per Channel via independent 5/15/30 Watt Power Switches / 4xEL84, 5x12AX7, 1x5Y3
• Rectifier Tracking™ (5&15 Watt Mode = Tube, 30 Watt = Diode
• 2 Fully Independent Channels each with Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb & Master Controls
• Channel 1=Boutique Vintage Clean/Classic Breakup
• Channel 2=Clone of Ch 1 or Cascading High Gain
• Drive/Clean Switch activates Ch 2 “Drive” Control (Multi-Stage Cascading Gain Circuit)
• Thick/Normal/Thicker Voicing Switch (Channel 2)
• All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb with Bright/Warm Reverb Tone Switch
• Output Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• Footswitchable Solo Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• All-Tube FX Loop with Send Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• True “Hard” Bypass Switch that removes FX Loop, Output Level & Solo Level Controls from signal path
• Slave Out w/Level Control
• Fan Cooled with On/Off Switch
• External Switching Jacks for Channels 1/2, Solo & Reverb • All Aluminum Chassis
• 2 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2 & Solo) • Slip Cover
• 112 Lonestar Extension Cabinet is loaded with a single Celestion C90 speaker

After about 20 minutes of swapping out the stock 6L6 power tubes for a quad of Mesa rated EL34's, turning knobs, throwing switches and getting a general feel for this amp I was actually, quite literally, blown away by how great this amp sounded. The cleans, the in-betweens and the higher gain tones are all simply first rate and bring a rare combination of boutique tones and feel, extreme versatility and relative affordability to the market.

This isn't the old, "40-options-no-truly-inspiring-tones" amp designs of Mesa's mid 90's phase (sorry Randall); this is a no excuses tone monster! 

All of the features really *work* and work very well. 

An exceptional amp for anyone who needs tons of great tones at a reasonable price point!

Features:

• Handbuilt in the Petaluma, California
• Multi-Watt™Power Amp featuring Duo-Class™ allows you three power options that are channel assignable via 10/50/100 Watt Power Switches:Choose 2 power tubes operating in pure Class A (single-ended), producing 10 watts, or 2 or 4 power tubes running in time-honored Class A/B, producing 50 or 100 watts respectively / 4x6L6 (we prefer EL34's and supply the amp with that tube set unless otherwise requested), 5x12AX7, 1x5U4
•  Bias Select Switch (6L6/EL34)
• Fixed Bias for Consistent, Maintenance Free Performance
• Selectable Diode or Tube Rectifier Tracking 
• 2 Fully Independent Channels each with Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb & Master Controls
• Channel 1=Boutique Vintage Clean/Classic Breakup - Channel 2=Clone of Ch 1 or Cascading High Gain
• Drive/Clean Switch activates Ch 2 “Drive” Control (Multi-Stage Cascading Gain Circuit)
• Thick/Normal/Thicker Voicing Switch (Channel 2)
• Full Power/Tweed™ “Variac” Switch
• All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb with Bright/Warm Reverb Tone Switch
• Output Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• Footswitchable Solo Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• All-Tube FX Loop with Send Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• True “Hard” Bypass Switch that removes FX Loop, Output Level & Solo Level Controls from signal path
• Slave Out w/Level Control
• Fan Cooled with On/Off Switch
• External Switching Jacks for Channels 1/2, Solo & Reverb
• All Aluminum Chassis
• 2 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2 & Solo)
• Slip Cover
• 1x12 Combo
• (Width 26-3/4 in), C90 Speaker, Casters
• Standard Finish: Black Taurus, Black Grille, Silver Piping

This all-tube thoroughbred shares a class with only one other amplifier - and that position is held by its brother – the mighty Road King™. In fact, the Roadster is a Road King without Progressive Linkage™ and other rear panel features that some players fear need a higher education to navigate.

The Roadster now offers the plug-and-play minded guitarist a way to enjoy a myriad of footswitchable preamp choices without the power option anxiety.

Throughout two lower gain Channels, 1 and 2, you’ll discover a wide range of classic clean sounds in the pairs of CLEAN and FAT modes. Once you’ve dialed in your ultimate clean sound, you can duplicate it in the other Channel and modify it for single note applications, a more pushed version or decide to switch to another mode for a radically different sound.

Meanwhile dedicated American Blues and English Rock sounds reside in the easily clippable mid-gain realms of TWEED and BRIT. These dynamic and incredibly expressive modes would make an amazing amplifier all by themselves as they roam the zone between clean and clipped with authentic finesse.

Channels 3 and 4 contain all the mind-altering iconic sounds of the legendary Dual Rectifier® Solo Head and hand you the keys to the world of high gain…both retro and future. The RAW, VINTAGE and MODERN modes cover the entire range of gain from a sweet clip, through liquid voice up to a crushing wall of tight grind and are duplicated in both Channels. This again allows you to either find a favorite sound and dedicate the channels to slight differences or, configure them for wildly different styles.

The Roadster also features Mesa's Multi-Watt™ Channel Assignable Power feature allowing you to choose either 50 or 100 watt power for each preamp Channel. This simple to use feature expands the potential of each Channel mode exponentially by enabling you to lower the power-clip threshold or, tighten things up as needed.

The two power choices also offer different personalities; 50 watts with its brighter, elastic bounce or 100 watts of tight-tracking low-end girth and mid punch authority.

Add to this power shaping magic Mesa's patented Tube Rectifier Tracking feature. Each channel features the ability to choose between the saggy bounce of the 5U4 Rectifier Tubes or the tight, bold authority of the Silicon Diodes. Selecting TUBE RECTIFIER TRACKING brings on-line one 5U4 when in 50 watts and two 5U4s when 100 watts is selected.

Reverb is paramount in an amplifier this versatile and the Roadster gets the best! Mesa has taken their all-tube circuit from the widely acclaimed Lone Star and the result is lush, ambient Reverb that blooms with sweetness as it bathes each note in old school glory. And because the Roadster's modes offer such a wide range of gain levels and sound styles, each Channel is fitted with a dedicated REVERB mix control located on the Rear Panel so Reverb can be optimized for each sound.

Additional features:

• Multi-Watt™, Channel Assignable Power Amp allows you to assign either 2 or all 4 Power Tubes to each Channel for Power Ratings of 50 or 100 Watts of Class A/B Power via independent 50/100 Watt Power Switches / 4x6L6 (or 4xEL-34), 6x12AX7, 2x5U4
• Bias Select Switch (6L6/EL34)
• Fixed Bias for Consistent, Maintenance Free Performance
• 4 Fully Independent Channels with 12 Modes (Channel 1 = Clean, Fat or Tweed™, Channel 2 = Clean, Fat or Brit, Channels 3 & 4 = Raw, Vintage High Gain or Modern High Gain)
• Each Channel features Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb, Channel Assignable Dual Rectification with Recto Tracking™ (Diode or Tube Tracking, All-Tube FX Loop with Send Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• Output Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• Footswitchable Solo Level Control (over all channels when activated) • Bold/Spongy “Variac” Switch
• True “Hard” Bypass Switch that removes FX Loops, Output Level & Solo Level Controls from signal path
• Tuner Output w/Footswitchable Mute
• Slave Out w/Level Control
• External Switching Jacks for Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, Solo, Reverb, Tuner Mute, FX Loop
• 8 Button Footswitch (Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, Channel 4, Reverb, Tuner Mute, FX Loop & Solo)
• Slip Cover

The staff at Fat Sound is unanimous; we love the simplicity of this amp and find its easy to dial-in tones to rival many amps costing twice as much.

Considered by many to almost be an "Anti-Mesa" due to its lack of cascading preamp gain, pure power tube overdrive and simplicity. Unlike many Mesa amps you can't really hide behind this one so you need to be a bit on your game like with a Classic Marshall.....okay, maybe a bit more forgiving than that, but not by much.

Listen to just how little gain there actually is in the second clip above. That's all 6L6 power tube break up and a hard right hand.

A 6 knob Mesa.......well......7 knobs......if you count the rear panel reverb potentiometer, is hard to believe at first, but the simple control layout combined with the mode switches and true-hard-bypass switches for the reverb circuits (something Fat Sound Guitars™ has preached for years) allows for a wonderful range of very organic and soulful cleans to Classic Rock distortion without missing a beat in between.

A Classic in the making!

Features:

• Simul-Class™ Power Amp featuring a 45/90 Watt Power Switch that incorporates concept elements from Mesa's Patent Pending Multi-Watt™ and Patented Duo-Class™ technologies providing two power and two operating class options: 
• Choose 2 power tubes operating in time-honored Class A/B producing 45 Watts or 4 tubes running in Mesa’s legendary, Patented Simul-Class Power that blends the best of Class A and Class A/B simultaneously to produce 90 Watts of pure tonal magic / 4x6L6 (or 4xEL-34), 7x12AX7 
• Bias Select Switch (6L6 / EL34) • Fixed Bias for Consistent, Maintenance Free Performance 
• Single Channel simplicity with the performance versatility of a Multi-Channel amp through 3 Footswitchable Modes (Classic Boogie Clean, Vintage Low Gain, Vintage Hi Gain)
• Channel Control Features: Volume (Gain), Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence & Master Volume
• All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb with Auto Reverb Defeat Switch for Vintage Hi & Lo Modes (Defeat Mode removes Reverb from Vintage Hi & Low Modes but retains Reverb on Clean Mode – Normal Mode applies Reverb to all Modes) 
• Reverb Hard-Bypass Switch removes entire Reverb Circuit from amp 
• FX Loop w/Automatic Hard-Bypass to completely remove when not in use 
• Slave Out w/Level Control 
• External Switching Jacks for Vintage Low/Hi (Clean is default) & Reverb for use with a midi controller device if desired
• 2 Button Footswitch (Classic Clean, Vintage Low/Hi) 
• Slip Cover

The staff at Fat Sound is unanimous; we love the simplicity of this amp and find its easy to dial-in tones to rival many amps costing twice as much.

Considered by many to almost be an "Anti-Mesa" due to its lack of cascading preamp gain, pure power tube overdrive and simplicity. Unlike many Mesa amps you can't really hide behind this one so you need to be a bit on your game like with a Classic Marshall.....okay, maybe a bit more forgiving than that, but not by much.

Listen to just how little gain there actually is in the second clip above. That's all 6L6 power tube break up and a hard right hand.

A 6 knob Mesa.......well......7 knobs......if you count the rear panel reverb potentiometer, is hard to believe at first, but the simple control layout combined with the mode switches and true-hard-bypass switches for the reverb circuits (something Fat Sound Guitars™ has preached for years) allows for a wonderful range of very organic and soulful cleans to Classic Rock distortion without missing a beat in between.

A Classic in the making!

Features:

• Simul-Class™ Power Amp featuring a 45/90 Watt Power Switch that incorporates concept elements from Mesa's Patent Pending Multi-Watt™ and Patented Duo-Class™ technologies providing two power and two operating class options: 
• Choose 2 power tubes operating in time-honored Class A/B producing 45 Watts or 4 tubes running in Mesa’s legendary, Patented Simul-Class Power that blends the best of Class A and Class A/B simultaneously to produce 90 Watts of pure tonal magic / 4x6L6 (or 4xEL-34), 7x12AX7 
• Bias Select Switch (6L6 / EL34) • Fixed Bias for Consistent, Maintenance Free Performance 
• Single Channel simplicity with the performance versatility of a Multi-Channel amp through 3 Footswitchable Modes (Classic Boogie Clean, Vintage Low Gain, Vintage Hi Gain)
• Channel Control Features: Volume (Gain), Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence & Master Volume
• All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb with Auto Reverb Defeat Switch for Vintage Hi & Lo Modes (Defeat Mode removes Reverb from Vintage Hi & Low Modes but retains Reverb on Clean Mode – Normal Mode applies Reverb to all Modes) 
• Reverb Hard-Bypass Switch removes entire Reverb Circuit from amp 
• FX Loop w/Automatic Hard-Bypass to completely remove when not in use 
• Slave Out w/Level Control 
• External Switching Jacks for Vintage Low/Hi (Clean is default) & Reverb for use with a midi controller device if desired
• 2 Button Footswitch (Classic Clean, Vintage Low/Hi) 
• Slip Cover

From beautiful, shimmery to punchy, bold cleans.....from Classic British Crunch to full on Shred or smooth, infinite sustain this amp is a really deep and effective toolbox that's perfect for any player looking for a very wide range of tones in a relatively small and easy to dial in package.

Specifications:
 

• 50 Watts, Class A/B Power / 2xEL-34, 5x12AX7, 1x5U4
• Fixed Bias for Consistent, Maintenance Free Performance 
• 2 Fully Independent Channels with 6 Modes (Channel 1 = Fat Clean, Tite Clean or Crunch (Cloning Channel 2), Channel 2 = Crunch, Tite Gain or Fluid Drive) 
• Channel Assignable Dual Rectification 
• Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence & Master Controls per Channel 
• Bold/Spongy “Variac” Switch
• Output Level Control (over all channels when activated) 
• Footswitchable Solo Level Control (over all channels when activated) 
• All-Tube FX Loop with Send Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• True “Hard” Bypass Switch that removes FX Loop, Output Level & Solo Level Controls from signal path 
• Slave Out with Level Control 
• Fan Cooled
• External Switching Jacks for Channels 1, 2 & Solo 
• Aluminum Chassis 
• 2 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2 & Solo) 
• Slip Cover

This amp has received much critical acclaim from magazine editors, pro players as well as hobbyists for good reason; it's a simple to operate, well-built, great looking, versatile and fantastic sounding amplifier. A Fat Sound Guitars™ favorite.

Features:

• Pure Class A, Multi-Watt™, Channel Assignable Power Amp allows you to assign either 1, 2 or all 4 Power Tubes to each Channel for Power Ratings of 5, 15 or 30 Watts per Channel via independent 5/15/30 Watt Power Switches / 4xEL84, 5x12AX7, 1x5Y3 
• Rectifier Tracking™ (5&15 Watt Mode = Tube, 30 Watt = Diode 
• 2 Fully Independent Channels each with Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb & Master Controls 
• Channel 1=Boutique Vintage Clean/Classic Breakup 
• Channel 2=Clone of Ch 1 or Cascading High Gain 
• Drive/Clean Switch activates Ch 2 “Drive” Control (Multi-Stage Cascading Gain Circuit) 
• Thick/Normal/Thicker Voicing Switch (Channel 2) 
• All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb with Bright/Warm Reverb Tone Switch 
• Output Level Control (over all channels when activated) 
• Footswitchable Solo Level Control (over all channels when activated) 
• All-Tube FX Loop with Send Level Control (over all channels when activated) 
• True “Hard” Bypass Switch that removes FX Loop, Output Level & Solo Level Controls from signal path 
• Slave Out w/Level Control 
• Fan Cooled with On/Off Switch 
• External Switching Jacks for Channels 1/2, Solo & Reverb • All Aluminum Chassis 
• 2 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2 & Solo) • Slip Cover

After about 20 minutes of swapping out the stock 6L6 power tubes for a quad of Mesa rated EL34's, turning knobs, throwing switches and getting a general feel for this amp I was actually, quite literally, blown away by how great this amp sounded. The cleans, the in-betweens and the higher gain tones are all simply first rate and bring a rare combination of boutique tones and feel, extreme versatility and relative affordability to the market.

All of the features really *work* and work very well.

An exceptional amp for anyone who needs tons of great tones at a reasonable price point!

Features:

• Handbuilt in the Petaluma, California
• Multi-Watt™Power Amp featuring Duo-Class™ allows you three power options that are channel assignable via 10/50/100 Watt Power Switches:Choose 2 power tubes operating in pure Class A (single-ended), producing 10 watts, or 2 or 4 power tubes running in time-honored Class A/B, producing 50 or 100 watts respectively / 4x6L6 (we prefer EL34's and supply the amp with that tube set unless otherwise requested), 5x12AX7, 1x5U4
• Bias Select Switch (6L6/EL34)
• Fixed Bias for Consistent, Maintenance Free Performance
• Selectable Diode or Tube Rectifier Tracking
• 2 Fully Independent Channels each with Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb & Master Controls
• Channel 1=Boutique Vintage Clean/Classic Breakup - Channel 2=Clone of Ch 1 or Cascading High Gain
• Drive/Clean Switch activates Ch 2 “Drive” Control (Multi-Stage Cascading Gain Circuit)
• Thick/Normal/Thicker Voicing Switch (Channel 2)
• Full Power/Tweed™ “Variac” Switch
• All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb with Bright/Warm Reverb Tone Switch
• Output Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• Footswitchable Solo Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• All-Tube FX Loop with Send Level Control (over all channels when activated)
• True “Hard” Bypass Switch that removes FX Loop, Output Level & Solo Level Controls from signal path
• Slave Out w/Level Control
• External Switching Jacks for Channels 1/2, Solo & Reverb
• All Aluminum Chassis
• 2 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2 & Solo)
• Slip Cover
• Standard Finish: Black Taurus, Black Grille, Silver Piping