The Guitar Sanctuary is pleased to offer an exceptional opportunity to acquire a legendary high-gain icon: the limited-edition Mesa Boogie 90s Triple Rectifier Reissue "Blackout" Head. As we refresh the famous walls of our boutique amp showroom to prepare for upcoming, unannounced custom builds, we are releasing this striking floor display piece at a highly optimized configuration price.
Pristine Showroom Condition & Full Warranty: This amplifier head has been kept in a climate-controlled, premium environment and handled exclusively under expert supervision on our showroom floor. It is in immaculate cosmetic and structural condition, and comes 100% complete with its Full Factory Warranty, original factory packaging, specialized single-button footswitch, slipcover, and all original documentation.
Why We Love It: The Absolute Resurrection of High-Gain Royalty
The sound that defined an entire decade of heavy rock history has returned—completely unfiltered, unapologetic, and louder than ever. The Mesa/Boogie 90s Triple Rectifier Reissue is a meticulous, component-for-component recreation of the legendary "Revision G" circuit that powered the multi-platinum records of the 1990s. While modern digital modelers attempt to replicate this seismic behavior, there is simply no substitute for the physical movement of 150 watts of pure tube power and the massive, sagging compression of a true Triple Rectifier circuit pushing air.
The Guitar Sanctuary Product Intelligence Matrix:
- Best For: Authentic 90s Alternative Rock & Grunge Tracking, Defining Nu-Metal "Wall of Sound" Rhythms, High-Gain Studio Production, Elite Boutique Collections.
- Tone Profile: Immense Low-End Punch, Mid-Scooped Saturated Crunch, Explosive Dynamic Attack, Harmonic Complexity under Extreme Gain.
- Compared To: Vintage 1992-1994 Dual/Triple Rectifier Rev G, Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Multi-Watt, Boutique Custom High-Gain Heads.
- Made In: Hand-wired in Petaluma, California, USA by the master engineers at Mesa Boogie.
Uncompromised Two-Channel Revision G Circuit Engineering
This reissue eliminates modern multi-channel complexities to focus purely on the two legendary channels that changed the music industry forever, utilizing specialized channel cloning and circuit matching:
- Channel 1 (The Iconic Orange Channel): Configurable for a pristine, sparkling Clean mode or a devastating Vintage High Gain mode. The Clean mode has been subtly enhanced over the 90s original to offer a touch more crystalline clarity and significantly higher clean preamp headroom.
- Channel 2 (The Relentless Red Channel): Dedicated exclusively to the Modern High Gain voicing. This mode unleashes the terrifying, lightning-fast tracking, razor-sharp aggression, and monumental low-end thump that dominated active rock radio for over a decade.
- Channel Cloning Capability: Allows you to clone the properties of the alternative channel, giving you the luxury of running two distinct flavors of Vintage High Gain or dedicating each side to an exact rhythm-to-lead volume configuration.
Bold/Spongy Variac Dynamics: Shape the feel and response of the power section instantly. Switch to Bold for maximum voltage, immediate transient response, and unrelenting modern punch. Flip to Spongy to drop the internal voltage, introducing a loose, liquid, vintage "sag" that makes single-note leads feel exceptionally effortless under the fingers.
Flexible Dual Rectification & Bias Selection: Fine-tune your tracking feel via the rear-panel Rectifier Select. Choose Tube Rectifier mode (utilizing three 5U4 tubes) for classic, compressing vintage heavy rock sag, or select Silicon Diode mode for hyper-fast tracking, stiff power response, and modern metal accuracy. An integrated Bias Select switch allows effortless swapping between 6L6 and EL34 power tubes without the need for manual shop re-biasing.
Premium Aesthetic Design: Dressed in a striking, factory-custom "Blackout" configuration, this limited run of only 150 units worldwide features a polished black diamond plate faceplate, a black plated steel chassis, and black speed knobs. It looks every bit as menacing as it sounds.
Core Architecture
- Build Location: Hand-wired in Petaluma, California, with the world's finest materials.
- Circuitry: Faithful recreation of the legendary "Revision G" 2-channel circuit.
- Amplifier Type: All-Tube.
- Wattage: 150 Watts.
- Power Class: Class A/B.
Tube Complement
- Power Amp Tubes: 6x Mesa 6L6 (Switchable to EL-34 via Bias Select).
- Preamp Tubes: 5x Mesa 12AX7.
- Rectifier Tubes: 3x Mesa 5U4.
Channels & Modes
- Number of Channels: 2 Independent Channels.
- Channel 1 (Orange): Features "Clean" and "Vintage High Gain" modes. Includes "Channel Cloning" capability to match Channel 2.
- Channel 2 (Red): Features "Modern High Gain" mode (or "Vintage High Gain" via cloning).
- Improved Clean Mode: Enhanced for crystalline clarity and higher headroom compared to the original 90s units.
Controls & Shaping
- Per-Channel Controls: Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, and Master.
- Bold/Spongy "Variac" Switch: Selects between full internal voltage (Bold) or reduced voltage for a saggy, liquid feel (Spongy).
- Rectifier Select: Toggle between "Tube" (maximum sag/compression) or "Silicon Diode" (maximum punch/tightness).
- Bias Select Switch: Allows for easy swapping between 6L6 and EL34 power tubes without a manual re-bias.
Connectivity & Features
- Effects Loop: Fully bypassable, tube-driven Series FX Loop with dedicated Send Level and Master Volume controls.
- Slave Out: 1/4" output with dedicated Level control for slaving to other power amps or rack effects.
- Speaker Outputs: One 16 Ohm, two 8 Ohm, and two 4 Ohm jacks.
- Footswitch: Includes a compact 1-button footswitch for Channel 1/2 switching.
Aesthetics & Build
- Chassis: "Blackout" Black Plated Steel.
- Faceplate: Black Polished Diamond Plate.
- Knobs: Black Speed Knobs.
- Cabinet Material: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch.
Weight & Dimensions
- Weight: 48 lbs (21.7 kg).
- Dimensions: 10" H x 25 1/2" W x 9 7/8" D.
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