They can produce a nice array of tones, but it takes time to get to know them. Power the amp off by flipping the power switch while standby is in the play position. Your mesaboogie amplifier is a professional instrument. Discussion in amps and cabs started by metaldude, feb 16, 2015. Is it morally wrong to try to clone a mesa dual rectifier. Or even just focus on the basics of the dual recto tone. Fja modded mesa boogie 2 channel dual rectifier clip 3 by fjamods. I was starting to question if this amp was worth my investment. Left to right, theres channel 3, then 2, and finally 1, followed by the single input jack.
Synergy soldano slo 2channel preamp module two that come to mind are the. In short order, randall smith ceased production of the other dual rectifier amps and concentrated on producing different configurations of the solo, which became the dual rectifier. Page 2 mesa boogie circuits that led to the refinement of your new instru ment. Mesaboogie redesigned the dual rectifier this year with a new. Modifications to amp discussed in pre500 tone thread. Mesa boogie has reworked its familiar and proven dual and triplerectifier models to make them even more versatile.
A decade ago both of our famous rectos underwent a massive facelift that greatly expanded their versatility, moving from 2 channel amps aimed squarely at high gain only to 3 channel amps capable of roaming any style confidently. How to install a bias pot in a rectifier the boogie board. Mesaboogie is a leading innovator of guitar amplification technology whose product line includes the mark v, dual and triple rectifier, lone star, transatlantic, mini rectifier, and most recently the new mark five. Grail tone mesa boogie rectifier series amp settings. Im just looking for an overall good sound like theirs. User manuals for current and out of production products. The included manual provides guidance for possible hookup schemes.
Soldano tube amp schematics, hoffman amps tube amp schematic library. Lookin 4 triple rectifier schematics ultimate guitar. Mesa boogie dual rectifierroadster tube kit dougs tubes. The amp has 100 watts and the aformentioned 3 channels which are changed through the use of the included big foot footswitch. Mesa boogie evolved from modded fender amps that led to the the mark series of boogie combos, highgain dual rectifier heads, caliber series, and more. The assumption is that boogie wanted to improve the rhythm tone. The recto1 model is based on an early 2channel dual recto, revision f, with 6l6 tubes 100 watts. Mesa boogie dual rectifier old vs new part 1 youtube. Mesa boogie dual rectifier road king ii schematics. Aug, 2010 mesaboogies latest incarnation of the dual rectifier offers an incredibly broad range of tonal possibilities, thanks to its combination of new featureslike multiwatt operation, an assignable series effects loop, and the new lone starmark v clean voicings in channel 1as well as the legacy voicings in channels 2 and 3. It currently does not provide information on the multiwatt series, although those particular models may be addressed in a future update.
It wasnt until the midnineties, when we started putting serial numbers into an electronic database, that we had more than the collective memory of the mesa crew or an amp itself to turn to in determining when an amplifier may have been built. The following diagram is mesa boogie dual rectifier solo head schematic diagram. Since i was unfamiliar with the mavericks, and it says dual rectifier, it thought. Ihr mesaboogieverstarker ist ein professionelles soundinstrument.
These pics are from a 2 channel head, but the same procedure applies to the 3 channel heads as well. The first dual and triple rectos in middle 90s had 2 channels and many people consider them to be a bit warmer sounding in the heavy channel. Yo im goin to build a 100 watt head and i want to base it off of some of my favorite amps. Links to mesa boogie schematics music electronics forum. Mesa boogie diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. Mesa is very good at putting a lot of option in an amp that can deliver amazing tone. The mesa boogie single rectifier is an amp that continues on the lineage of the famed and well known rectifier line. In 2010 mesa introduced the multiwatt dual and triple rectifier amplifiers. Since i was unfamiliar with the mavericks, and it says dual rectifier, it thought it was going to have that classic rectifier high gain tone. Their two channel relatives launched a sound back in 1990 that would come to define a musical style and now, 20 years later, are synonymous with high gain guitar. Uses two kt88 and two kt66 tubes for power, volume, strong mids and full bottom end. Sporting a quad of 6l6s, this 150 watt death machine is the one amp you really need if you want those essential recorded rock and metal tones of the last three decades. The following schematic is sample only, download the complete schematic diagram from the links provided in this post.
In doing so, meticulous comparisons have been made with their direct predecessors and also with the older, 2channel versions. Would be cool to make a singlechannel 5watt version of the dual recto orange channel or something like that. The mesa boogie triple rectifier is the bigger brother of the dual rectifier. I ordered the metal preamp and rectifier tubes for my mesa boogie dual rectifier. Would be cool to make a single channel 5watt version of the dual recto orange channel or something like that.
This will bring your tube count up to 3 and a half tubes 5 gain stages and 2. The express line of guitar amplifiers was released in 2007, and has essentially replaced the fseries in the mesa boogie line up. Mesaboogie rectifiersound gunstig hinbekommen musikerboard. So i recently purchased a mesa boogie single rectifier 50 watt head that i really like. The amp features three channels, each with their own three voicings assignable by toggleswitches. Jun 04, 2009 demonstration of settings and sounds for the mesa boogie rectifier guitar amplifier. I already had a set of ruby el34bstrs for the power tubes. Mesa boogie amps are amazingly flexible and powerful machines. It was able to get some great lowmid drive sounds, and when the volmaster were cranked, the lead channel did have some good grind, but def not triple rec.
The same principle should apply to triple rectos though. I will record others in the future with impulses or a real mic, not the camera mic. Some bands tones i do like are synnster gates, matt tuck and mike padget from bfmv. Les concurrents directs du mesa boogie dual rectifier sont des amplis highgain. The dual rectifier set the bar for amplification in the world of heavy music for over 20 years running and is now a favorite of many chart topping artists outside the world of heavy. The mesa boogie dual rectifier solo head is a 100 watt tube guitar amplifier head that offers three channels with two modes each, as well as controls for master, presence, treble, mid, bass, and gain. Not only are these the newest of the rectifier heads but also the most versatile versions of these heads and we feel the best sounding of all the models. Its a slightly stripped down version of the dual rectifier, putting out 50 watts of power and only having one rectifier tube, which does provide a slightly different tonal edge as well as a slightly different feel that to me suits the lower wattage without compromising the. If you do not see your amp listed please contact us. Dual caliber dc 3 dual caliber dc5 offline dual caliber dc5b dual rectifier heart breaker offline lonestar. From 2000 to 2009 we built 3 channel dual rec heads.
Free mesa boogie diagrams, schematics, service manuals. Every time i called somewhere in the past to ask about the dual rectifier the person. Unfollow mesa boogie dual rectifier to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The wattage can be assigned to one channel or split into 50 watts across two channels. Mesa boogie mark v 90watt 3channel tube guitar amplifier head. Channel 1 is clean, channel 2 is set to raw mode, channel 3 set to. Mesa boogie 100100 2020 22 series 290 295 395 400 5050 50150 bass 400 blue angel standard caliber d180 dc series dual rectifier express f series lonestar mini rectifier mk1 mk2 mk3 mk4 mk5 mmic nomad 100 nomad 45 quartet preamp road king roadster tremoverb rocket 44 satellite simul class single rectifier nomad 55 solo 50 sob. Dual caliber dc3 dual caliber dc5 offline dual caliber dc5b dual rectifier heart breaker offline lonestar. Sob son of boogie solo50 rectoverb stereo simulclass 2. Second, all i can find are dual rectifier schematics. Mesa boogie power amplifier owners manual 30 pages summary of contents for mesa boogie dc3 page 1 oogie u al aliber owners manual the spirit of art in technology 17 ross street petaluma, ca 94954.
Its a slightly stripped down version of the dual rectifier, putting out 50 watts of power and only having one rectifier tube, which does provide a slightly different tonal edge as well as a slightly different feel that to me suits the lower wattage. This is a tubed preamp and tubed amplifier designed and manufactured by mesa boogie. There many parts of mesa boogie dual rectifier solo head schematic diagram. Marcus daniel demos the new mesa boogie multiwatt dual rectifier. Even with the neo speakers this thing is a heavy mofo, ive come to realize that is the price you pay for good tone. Mesaboogie dual rectifier tremoverb owners manual pdf. Nov 08, 2010 i will record others in the future with impulses or a real mic, not the camera mic. Fja modded mesa boogie 2 channel dual rectifier clip 2 by fjamods. Preliminary schematic 3 channel dual triple rectifier solo head front. The triple rectifier takes the world famous platform to a new level of power dominance. The official mesa boogie online store for factory replacement parts, custom parts, hardware, shirts, hats and accessories. Problem is im having a hard time finding the tone im looking for. Fja modded mesa boogie 2 channel dual rectifier clip 1 by fjamods.
Summary of contents for mesaboogie dual rectifier tremoverb page 1 oogie owners manual the spirit of art in technology 17 ross street petaluma, ca 94954. You will find the complete diagram of this dual rectifier there. Download mesaboogie dual rectifier 3 ch full schematic professional audio systems service manuals and repai information. Mesaboogies latest incarnation of the dual rectifier offers an incredibly broad range of tonal possibilities, thanks to its combination of new featureslike multiwatt operation, an assignable series effects loop, and the new lone starmark v clean voicings in channel 1as well as the legacy voicings in channels 2 and 3. Dual and triple rectifier 3 channel multiwatt fillmore 100. Introduction to troubleshooting mesa boogie amplifiers including tube maintenance, common oversights, troubleshooting blown fuses and. Knob 408111 select switch 602000 jack 618112 grn ledled 395550 speaker outs 5 jack 618112 red ledled 395520. Mesa boogie is a leading innovator of guitar amplification technology whose product line includes the mark v, dual and triple rectifier, lone star, transatlantic, mini rectifier, and most recently the new mark five. This mesa boogie dual rectifier available to download in pdf document and separated image files.
Please treat it with respect and operate it properly. This guide is intended to provide information based on the original 3 channel rectifier series that was manufactured from 2000 2010. Tungsol replacement tubes kit for the mesa dual rectifier. Congratulations on your choice of the new three channel dual or triple rectifier head as your amplifier. The recto2 model is based on a 3channel recto, with 6l6 tubes 100 watts.