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What's the least expensive way to get a good Mesa Rectifier amp into your life? I'm asking for a friend.
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A Mesa. Big "R".
A Mesa. Big "R".
Pilatvs
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3 channel dual recs are sweet and can be had for under 1k. Single recs are under appreciated too for 7-800 for a combo. Not as deep and full as the dual, but gets you 95% of the way there. Or for 100 bucks you can get the hotone. Its very recto, but in a 5 watt practice amp you can fit in your pocket.
3 channel dual recs are sweet and can be had for under 1k. Single recs are under appreciated too for 7-800 for a combo. Not as deep and full as the dual, but gets you 95% of the way there. Or for 100 bucks you can get the hotone. Its very recto, but in a 5 watt practice amp you can fit in your pocket.
Rex_Rocker
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I'm thinking used Single Rectifier too.
I'm thinking used Single Rectifier too.
Gone_Shootin
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I only paid $1000 for my Triple Rec Reborn used, and in very very good shape. They're out there.
I only paid $1000 for my Triple Rec Reborn used, and in very very good shape. They're out there.
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The only non-mesa alternatives I can think of are: Bugera's version of the triple-recto, which I've read is good (never tried it) or, as has been said, hotone heart attack if you only expect to play at home. That little thing is amazing.
Otherwise, all other suggestions are also spot-on: I found my dual-recto reborn for roughly 1k US and I bought my former rectoverb for 600$ cdn... all good options.
Otherwise, you can get pedals but they're, of course, a bit further in terms of feel than getting the real thing. The triple wreck from wampler is good but my personal favorite is the Amptweaker Tight metal... insanely good high-gain pedal, can't recommend it enough through a good clean amp.
The only non-mesa alternatives I can think of are: Bugera's version of the triple-recto, which I've read is good (never tried it) or, as has been said, hotone heart attack if you only expect to play at home. That little thing is amazing.
Otherwise, all other suggestions are also spot-on: I found my dual-recto reborn for roughly 1k US and I bought my former rectoverb for 600$ cdn... all good options.
Otherwise, you can get pedals but they're, of course, a bit further in terms of feel than getting the real thing. The triple wreck from wampler is good but my personal favorite is the Amptweaker Tight metal... insanely good high-gain pedal, can't recommend it enough through a good clean amp.
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Oh I forgot: If you can find one, the v-twin preamps (either rack or pedal) were pretty darn amazing. I have one (pedal) and I'd never get rid of it. It's a pre-amp itself so it's pretty good either in front of a power amp or just in front of a clean amp (the cleaner the better). They're getting a bit pricey but they're still worth it imho and should be less than buying another amp.
Their tone is closer to my former rectoverb than my actual dual-recto. It's a bit smoother and darker but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's a pretty good unit which will provide you with two good channels, a clean and a distortion.
Oh I forgot: If you can find one, the v-twin preamps (either rack or pedal) were pretty darn amazing. I have one (pedal) and I'd never get rid of it. It's a pre-amp itself so it's pretty good either in front of a power amp or just in front of a clean amp (the cleaner the better). They're getting a bit pricey but they're still worth it imho and should be less than buying another amp.
Their tone is closer to my former rectoverb than my actual dual-recto. It's a bit smoother and darker but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's a pretty good unit which will provide you with two good channels, a clean and a distortion.
MetalManiac
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I've seen these go for pretty darn reasonable prices used. THis oughta do it, of course you'd need a dedicated tube amp seperate or a tube amp with a preamp in. ;
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...x.html&usg=AFQjCNHq0L_32IhOBgTAXGMhbHCU8QiSjQ
I've seen these go for pretty darn reasonable prices used. THis oughta do it, of course you'd need a dedicated tube amp seperate or a tube amp with a preamp in. ;
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...x.html&usg=AFQjCNHq0L_32IhOBgTAXGMhbHCU8QiSjQ
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Fine amplifiers, no doubt, but the committee is considering only genuine Mesa/Boogie products made in Petaluma, California.
Fine amplifiers, no doubt, but the committee is considering only genuine Mesa/Boogie products made in Petaluma, California.
Empty Pockets
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Used Single Rec. $700ish all day. You might luck out and score one for $600ish.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/search?Ntt=Single+rectifier&Ns=pLH probably be like $750ish after taxes and shipping. Offset the costs by selling all 7 of the recto-voiced pedals you own and voila.
Used Single Rec. $700ish all day. You might luck out and score one for $600ish.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/search?Ntt=Single+rectifier&Ns=pLH probably be like $750ish after taxes and shipping. Offset the costs by selling all 7 of the recto-voiced pedals you own and voila.
dystrust
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If you're insisting on Mesa, the least expensive alternative would be a used Single Rectifier.
Otherwise look into a 5150/6505 or Jet City. They don't sound exactly like a Recto, but they're really close. Honestly I like Jet City / Soldano better than a Recto.
If you're insisting on Mesa, the least expensive alternative would be a used Single Rectifier.
Otherwise look into a 5150/6505 or Jet City. They don't sound exactly like a Recto, but they're really close. Honestly I like Jet City / Soldano better than a Recto.
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BadHairDayologist
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BartOfDarkness
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While the single rectifier is more affordable, I am curious, is it really worth spending $700 on the single when you could get a dual or even a triple for just a few hundred more? I'm not sure if the consensus has changed, but I was really close to buying a single rectifier a few years ago, but the reviews turned me off from it..
While the single rectifier is more affordable, I am curious, is it really worth spending $700 on the single when you could get a dual or even a triple for just a few hundred more? I'm not sure if the consensus has changed, but I was really close to buying a single rectifier a few years ago, but the reviews turned me off from it..
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Single is a great choice IMO. Get the series2 if possible, if only for the tube-bias switch and the fact it'll be newer. (mine is 09 but they maybe had some 2010s)
34LBS is relatively light and all that extra space in the back makes tube-swapping very handy. You never need to remove anything to get at any of the 12ax7s.
From what I've read on the various tube-sites they actually set the fixed-bias a bit warmer on the singles than they do on the duals or triples, maybe because many people who choose 50w models are after easier power-tube drive (?).
It's a cheap head to maintain, having only one pair of powers and no rectifier tubes.
A single pair of mesa str447(34) and about two minutes flat and you have an alternate amp just to shake things up now and then.
The rectoverbs are another option for a couple hundred less than a typical dual/triple.
IMO these both sound bolder with a tung-solRI in v1.
Single is a great choice IMO. Get the series2 if possible, if only for the tube-bias switch and the fact it'll be newer. (mine is 09 but they maybe had some 2010s)
34LBS is relatively light and all that extra space in the back makes tube-swapping very handy. You never need to remove anything to get at any of the 12ax7s.
From what I've read on the various tube-sites they actually set the fixed-bias a bit warmer on the singles than they do on the duals or triples, maybe because many people who choose 50w models are after easier power-tube drive (?).
It's a cheap head to maintain, having only one pair of powers and no rectifier tubes.
A single pair of mesa str447(34) and about two minutes flat and you have an alternate amp just to shake things up now and then.
The rectoverbs are another option for a couple hundred less than a typical dual/triple.
IMO these both sound bolder with a tung-solRI in v1.
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Empty Pockets
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I love big 100+w heads but realistically, 50w is the ideal spot for most guitar players. It's loud enough for any gig but still sounds decent at lower volumes for home practice.
I'd only spend the extra on a Dual or Triple if i was gigging in a loud band. As a home / studio amp, the Single is still overkill but not nearly as much so.
I love big 100+w heads but realistically, 50w is the ideal spot for most guitar players. It's loud enough for any gig but still sounds decent at lower volumes for home practice.
I'd only spend the extra on a Dual or Triple if i was gigging in a loud band. As a home / studio amp, the Single is still overkill but not nearly as much so.
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Or get a reborn and switch between 50 and 100 watts...
