MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier: Recto’s back for good
The MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier is officially back in production!
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[January 14, 2025] Here is the Mesa Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier! Made in the USA, a whopping 100 watts with nine (!) tubes, two channels – and above all, THAT sound.
100 Watts and 9 Tubes
The beast has landed: the Mesa Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier! And it seems that Gibson has nailed it. The 100-watt amp (Class A/B) has five 12AX7s in the preamp and four Mesa 6L6 power tubes in the power amp.
Each channel has separate controls for master volume, presence, mid, bass, treble, and gain. There are three voicings for the two channels, which are set using the switches on the back
- In the clean voicing, the LED lights up green; this voicing is only available on channel 1.
- “Variable High Gain” (“Vintage”) the LED lights up orange
- In “Modern High Gain” mode, it lights up red
How much does the MESA Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier cost?
Channel cloning allows you to transfer voicings from channel 1 to channel 2 and vice versa. In addition, the included foot switch allows you to switch between the two channels. And the all-tube amp offers plenty of connectivity.
Five speaker outputs are available: one for 16 ohms impedance and two each for four and eight ohms. There is also a mono FX loop. You can also choose switch between vacuum tubes and silicon diodes.
The Rectifier can be ordered at Thomann* for 4,199 euros. The bundle includes a foot switch and a Mesa Boogie slipcover. And the package is already available in two to five days!
[January 8, 2025] The MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier, a faithful recreation of the iconic amp that defined a decade of rock and metal, is finally here. From metal and thrash to nu-metal and grunge, this legendary amplifier powered some of the most iconic tracks of the 90s.
90s Dual Rectifier
Officially teased, the MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier is back, and preorders open on 14 January. We saw the Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ relaunched at the end of last year, and rumors online all suggested this was the subsequent reissue to be revealed.
A Sound That Defined an Era
Released in 1992, the original Dual Rectifier changed high-gain guitar with its scooped mids, thunderous low end, and soaring highs. This wasn’t just a regular tube amp; it was an experience. Its effortless playability inspired musicians, pushing them to new heights of creativity.
Nu Metal and Beyond
The “Recto” became the foundation for countless radio hits with its harmonic-rich gain and aggressive low end. Its versatility made it the go-to choice for bands seeking maximum impact, while its iconic look perfectly complemented its ferocious sound.
Gibson now owns the iconic amp company that Randall Smith built, so we knew reissues were on the cards.
Updated for 2025
MESA/Boogie is bringing back the 90s Dual Rectifier, meticulously crafted by those who built the original. That legendary ‘Recto’ sound shaped a generation of guitar tones and will return with modern upgrades like improved clean channels.
The official details have yet to be revealed, so we will update you when it all goes live on 14 January.
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One response to “MESA/Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier: Recto’s back for good”
4k euros?
thanks, but no…