MESA/Boogie RECTIFIER® BADLANDER™ - Overview & Tone Examples MESA/Boogie 2020-11-24 | MESA/Boogie® Director of R&D, Doug West, provides a deeper look at the new 2 Channel Rectifier® Badlander ™ feature set that includes 3 new dynamic modes and the built-in CabClone™ IR complete with 8 MESA Cabinets on-board for going direct silently or with a cab, for recording, stage or headphone practice. Playing courtesy of our good friend Jeremy Epp.#mesaboogie #mesaengineering #badlander
BADLANDER™ 25 Head & 1x12 Combo | MESA/Boogie MESA/Boogie 2022-11-22 | Our MESA/Boogie® Badlander Series of amplifiers draw inspiration from the legendary Dual Rectifiers while paying homage to rock and heavy sounds in their own distinctive and percussive way. The all-new compact Badlander 25 offers the essential voice, performance, and features of the higher-powered Badlander 100 and 50 in a fiery-sounding, ultra-portable and versatile format.The 25-Watt format employs a pair of EL84 power tubes operating in MESA’s proprietary Dyna-Watt™ 25-Watt Class A/B Pentode configuration for maximum power, punch, and clarity, or switch to its 10 Watt Class A/B Triode setting for lush harmonics and a sweet, liquid feel at lower volumes.A UK-made Celestion Creamback 65-Watt speaker is our driver of choice for the 1x12 Combo amp. The G12M-65 Creamback is ideally suited for the Badlander 25 as its power handling permits added low-end grunt complementing the warm and vocal mids, crunchy upper mids, and sweet, refined highs.A built-in CabClone™ IR Cabinet Simulator/IR Reader in the Badlander 25 makes recording, silent practice, and cab-less live capture consistent and easy by providing a direct interface that eliminates the need to mic up and deal with placement challenges or bleed issues. Players can choose from a preloaded collection of eight Rectifier Closed-Back and Boogie Open-Back Cabinet Impulse Responses from MESA’s standalone CabClone IR for a wide array of sounds and responses.Learn More: mesaboogie.com/en-US/Collection/rectifier-amplifiers#MesaBoogie #Badlander25About MESA/Boogie:Since 1969, MESA/Boogie amplifiers have shaped the evolution of electric guitar tone with innovation and features that can be found in most every guitar amplifier made today. Handcrafted in Petaluma, California, each individual component is selected in pursuit of the purest tone in its category. Uncompromising construction quality, with the world’s finest materials, MESA/Boogie’s attention to detail is second to none. The choice of world-renowned artists and tone enthusiasts for decades, MESA/Boogie’s award-winning Boogie® and MESA Engineering® guitar and bass amplifier collections include the MARK SERIES, RECTIFIER®, FILLMORE™, CALIFORNIA TWEED™, SUBWAY® bass series, and a full line of pedals and signal management solutions. For more information visit: mesaboogie.com/en-US/.
California Tweed 6V6 2:20 | MESA/Boogie MESA/Boogie 2022-07-12 | The new California Tweed 6V6 2:20 distills the essence of our award-winning California Tweed 6V6 4:40's tweed-based performance into new, compact formats, providing three of the most sought-after vintage power sections in one amp, all available at the flip of its Multi-Watt switch. Our patented Incremental Multi-Watt™ Power Amp, featuring Duo-Class™ and Dyna-Watt™ technologies, provides three power levels, two operating classes, and three wiring options via a single 3-way rotary switch. Choose from the following power options: • 20 Watts = 2 x 6V6, Class A/B Pentode – Fixed Bias • 10 Watts = 2 x 6V6, Class A/B Triode – Fixed Bias • 1 Watt = 1 x 6V6 Pentode, Single-Ended Class A – Cathode BiasThe California Tweed 2:20 is the ideal platform for pedal users seeking a warm, expressive, vintage-voiced amplifier as the tonal foundation for their soundscapes. A glance at the front panel reveals single-channel simplicity. Channel features include Normal & Low Inputs, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb, & Master Controls. Our legendary vintage all-tube spring reverb with external reverb switching jack and a fully buffered, tube-driven series FX loop round out its feature set. Plug into the new California Tweed 6V6 2:20 head, 1x10, or 1x12 combo (each combo loaded with a premium Jensen Blackbird Alnico speaker) for the ultimate collection of real, vintage, low-powered tube amps in one of the smallest, lightest, most portable, and price-friendly Boogies ever!Learn more at: mesaboogie.com/en-US/Collection/california-tweed-amplifiers?utm_campaign=california_tweed_220&utm_content={START_OF_POST}&utm_medium={NETWORK_NAME}&utm_source={SOCIAL_NETWORK}We would like to thank Emmanuel Valdez for his musical contributions on guitar, as well as Juss James on bass and Ben Satterlee on drums.#MesaBoogie #CaliforniaTweed220About MESA/Boogie:Since 1969, MESA/Boogie amplifiers have shaped the evolution of electric guitar tone with innovation and features that can be found in most every guitar amplifier made today. Handcrafted in Petaluma, California, each individual component is selected in pursuit of the purest tone in its category. Uncompromising construction quality, with the world’s finest materials, MESA/Boogie’s attention to detail is second to none. The choice of world-renowned artists and tone enthusiasts for decades, MESA/Boogie’s award-winning Boogie® and MESA Engineering® guitar and bass amplifier collections include the MARK SERIES, RECTIFIER®, FILLMORE™, CALIFORNIA TWEED™, SUBWAY® bass series, and a full line of pedals and signal management solutions. For more information visit: mesaboogie.com/en-US/.
Subway D-350 | MESA/Boogie MESA/Boogie 2022-06-14 | At just 3 lbs. 2 oz. and a compact 3"x 9", our new SUBWAY® D-350 is the lightest & smallest bass amp built here at the Home of Tone! Built on the foundation of our acclaimed Subway D-800, the D-350 provides bassists with world-class TONE in a portable, lightweight package with plenty of power & punch for small to mid-sized venues.The Subway D-350’s intuitive feature set furnishes all the tone-shaping tools needed to deliver the tone, feel, and response that has made the Subway Series our most popular bass line to date. A fully active 4-band Baxandall EQ features fixed frequency high and low-frequency shelving controls, as well as fixed frequency Low Mid and High Mid peak/dip bands for even more tonal control. The Variable Voicing control adjusts the amp’s tonal response from a flatter shape to a vintage curve with the turn of a single knob.With the flip of the Active/Passive switch, the D-350 adapts for use with active or passive basses. An Input Mute switch allows for silent use of inline tuners. The Bright switch adds bite and sparkle to the tone. Separate Gain and Master Volume controls allow players to dial up a wide range of tones from shimmering clean to mild overdrive and everything in between, while the built-in fixed high-pass filter (HPF) blocks unwanted, non-musical, headroom-robbing sub-sonic frequencies. Aux Input and Headphones output jacks allow for simultaneous listening to a bass and a media player without disturbing others. The Subway D-350 also provides a USB power port for powering accessories. The fully-featured balanced XLR direct output (DI) with pre/post EQ source, ground lift, and Mic/Line level switches are perfect for delivering MESA’s legendary tone to the front-of-house or your recording system’s audio interface. The Subway D-350 was designed to complement our highly musical Subway® Ultra-Lite bass cabinets. A pair of speakON™ jacks are provided for connecting to these enclosures.At only 3 pounds 2 ounces, sized to fit within a gig bag’s accessory compartment, offering stellar tonal flexibility, and packing 350-Watts of Class D power, the ultra-portable Subway D-350 is the perfect bass amp for small to mid-sized venues, recording sessions, or as a micro-sized backup when on tour.Learn more: mesaboogie.com/en-US/Amp/6.D350 #MesaBoogie #SubwayD350About MESA/Boogie:Since 1969, MESA/Boogie amplifiers have shaped the evolution of electric guitar tone with innovation and features that can be found in most every guitar amplifier made today. Handcrafted in Petaluma, California, each individual component is selected in pursuit of the purest tone in its category. Uncompromising construction quality, with the world’s finest materials, MESA/Boogie’s attention to detail is second to none. The choice of world-renowned artists and tone enthusiasts for decades, MESA/Boogie’s award-winning Boogie® and MESA Engineering® guitar and bass amplifier collections include the MARK SERIES, RECTIFIER®, FILLMORE™, CALIFORNIA TWEED™, SUBWAY® bass series, and a full line of pedals and signal management solutions. For more information visit: mesaboogie.com/en-US/.
RECTIFIER® BADLANDER™ 50 – Demo MESA/Boogie 2021-02-01 | The new MESA/Boogie® Badlander™ 50 offers a slightly different personality than its 100 Watt sibling, with an easier to clip power section and a brighter, bouncier feel. Multi-Watt™ power via front panel switch offers the option to utilize the pair of EL34 power tubes in a 50 Watt Pentode configuration or a 20 Watt Triode configuration. Two identical, footswitchable Channels feature 3 new dynamic modes - CLEAN, CRUNCH and CRUSH - supplying a wide range of gain and tone shaping to cover virtually any style. Adding even more versatility, an on-board CabClone™ IR, gives players the ability to go direct silently or with a cabinet, for recording, stage or headphone practicing with instant access to Impulse Response captures of 8 real MESA® cabinets mic’d in a Pro Environment and library storage for even more. With its new voicing, clip-friendly power range, built-in Variac power selection and on-board CabClone™ IR, the Badlander™ 50 may be the most versatile and recordable Recto® ever!#mesaboogie #mesaengineering
A DEEPER LOOK: Cleo™, DynaPlex™ and Gold Mine™ MESA/Boogie 2021-01-19 | Join Jamie Humphries (@SixStringAlliance) for an in-depth exploration of our latest hand-built overdrive pedals, spanning the entire range of gain and stylistic spectrum. #mesaboogie #mesaengineering
BADLANDER™ Demo - featuring Jamie Humphries MESA/Boogie 2020-11-27 | MESA/Boogie® Artist Jamie Humphries explores a range of sounds available in the new 2 Channel Rectifier® Badlander™ 100. Jamie provides three playthrough examples and shares his personal attachment to the Rectifier® Series while demonstrating the Badlander’s 3 new dynamic modes per channel and built-in CabClone™ IR complete with 8, channel assignable MESA Cabinets on board for going direct silently or with a cab, for recording, stage or headphone practice. #mesaboogie #mesaengineering #badlander
MESA/Boogie - RECTIFIER® BADLANDER™ MESA/Boogie 2020-11-16 | The RECTIFIER® BADLANDER™ - Tight, Percussive and Absolutely Crushing! The Rectifier® Badlander emerges with a new voice and a new attitude that redefines what a Recto® is. Tightened up, leaned out and buffed in all the right places, the Badlander hits hard where it counts, stays tight on the bottom and yet retains the sweet, singing top-end and inviting feel that MESA® is known for. Two identical channels feature three dynamic new preamp modes, CabClone™ IR DI with 8 assignable virtual cabs per channel, reactive load for running "silent" and all new Multi-Watt EL34 Power. The Rectifier Badlander; Experience what 50 years of building high performance tube amps can deliver from the folks who invented high gain. Available formats include 100-Watt Head or Rackmount Head and 50-Watt Head, Rackmount Head or 1x12 Combo. Learn more:BADLANDER™ 100mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/rectifier-series/badlander-100/index.htmlBADLANDER™ 50mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/rectifier-series/badlander-50/index.htmlOriginal song performed by Jeremy Epp#mesaboogie #rectifier #badlander
A DEEPER LOOK: CabClone™ IR Live MIDI Switching - featuring Jamie Humphries MESA/Boogie 2020-11-03 | In part 3 of a 3-session series, Jamie Humphries ( @SixStringAlliance ) explains the benefits of running a "Wet-Dry-Wet" setup utilizing two CabClone IR's. Additionally, Jamie demonstrates how to switch IR Cabinet Simulations via Midi in a live gigging situation.For more info on the CabClone IR visit: mesaboogie.com/cabinets--simulators/guitar-cabinets--simulators/guitar-cabinet-simulator/cabclone-ir.htmlQUICK LINKS:Attenuation: 1:18Wet-Dry-Wet: 4:13Live Midi Switching: 15:35Live Playthrough: 23:38#mesaboogie #mesaengineering #cabcloneir #cabcloneirplus #midi
A DEEPER LOOK: CabClone™ IR Recording & IR Loading - featuring Jamie Humphries MESA/Boogie 2020-10-21 | In part 2 of a 3-session series, Jamie Humphries ( @SixStringAlliance ) shows how you can easily load IR's to specific Presets and Banks in the CabClone™ IR. Jamie also demonstrates how you can use multiple IR cab simulations while recording to get the most from your CabClone IR. Stay tuned for part 3 coming soon! #mesaboogie #mesaengineering #cabcloneir #cabcloneirplus #recording
A DEEPER LOOK: CabClone™ IR Overview & Tones - featuring Jamie Humphries MESA/Boogie 2020-10-14 | In part 1 of a 3-session series, Jamie Humphries explores the CabClone™ IR feature set and samples a variety of tones available from 8 MESA® virtual IR cabinets that are standard on both the CabClone IR and CabClone IR+. Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon! QUICK LINKS:Introduction & General Overview 1:00Top Panel Overview 7:33Rear Panel Overview 8:534x12 Rectifier Standard IR Sample 12:594x12 Rectifier Traditional IR Sample 14:182x12 Rectifier Horizontal IR Sample 15:191x12 Rectifier IR Sample 16:371x12 Thiele IR Sample 18:052x12 Lone Star IR Sample 19:331x12 Lone Star 23 IR Sample 20:471x12 California Tweed 23 IR Sample 21:53Presence Control 23:20#mesaboogie #mesaengineering #cabclone #cabcloneIR
California Tweed / Fillmore Series Comparison MESA/Boogie 2020-07-15 | On the fence trying to decide between our California Tweed and Fillmore Series? Watch Doug West and Kris Dilbeck walk us through these traditional voiced amplifiers, sharing a variety of tones and essential features that may help you determine which amp best suits your needs. For even more on where we’ve taken these vintage-voiced amps, please visit us at mesaboogie.com!California Tweed - mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/california-tweed-series/index.htmlFillmore 50 - mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/fillmore-series/index.html#MesaBoogie #MesaEngineering #CaliforniaTweed #Fillmore50 #VintageTone
CLEO™, DYNAPLEX™ and GOLD MINE™ Overdrive Pedals | MESA/Boogie® MESA/Boogie 2020-06-17 | Progressing along the gain spectrum, the transparent boost/overdrive CLEO™ is joined by the vintage inspired, medium gain DYNAPLEX™ and the higher gain GOLD MINE™. The CLEO is a transparent boost/overdrive style design with a focus on vintage-inspired low to medium gain overdrive sounds packed with dynamic nuance, lively attack and a wide variety of essential clip sounds. Moving on to medium gain, the DYNAPLEX is all about the “British Crunch” style with classic mid punch, chirping harmonics and the chime players desire for Classic Rock sounds and beyond. Progressing to the higher end of the gain spectrum, the GOLD MINE is focused on mid to high gain sounds, classic heavy chunk and rich gain with harmonic complexity, soaring single note sounds and the liquid gain and girth gain lovers expect from MESA.To learn more about the full line of pedals and signal management products built in our Petaluma, California shop visit mesaboogie.com#CLEO #DYNAPLEX #GOLDMINE
MESA/Boogie Subway® TT-800™ Bass Amp Official Demo MESA/Boogie 2020-06-08 | The new MESA/Boogie® Subway® TT-800™ bass amplifier features two separate channels in a dual mono configuration that feed its articulate 800-Watt Class D power section to create the foundation from which to build the ultimate Bass Tone. Watch bassist and MESA® artist Uriah Duffy showcase the rich tone and differences between the blooming tube character of the TT-800’s Bass 400+ inspired Boogie® Channel with its vintage tone stack architecture and the modern sounds of the award-wining Subway® Channel with enhanced tightness in the low end, accurate punchy mids and crystal clean highs. This evolutionary step forward combines these two distinctive preamps and creates a powerful, portable way to feature both unique personalities in one package. Learn more about the Subway TT-800 at mesaboogie.com or contact your local MESA® Dealer!#mesaboogie #subwaytt800
Five Faces of the MESA/Boogie Fillmore Series featuring Jamie Humphries – Part Five – Hard Rock MESA/Boogie 2020-05-19 | In this fifth and final part of a multi-session series, MESA artists Jamie Humphries runs through an 80’s style Hard Rock track inspired by Edward Van Halen, showcasing medium to high gain tones available from the Fillmore 50 combo. This track focuses on higher gain using both the “Drive” and “Hi” modes on the two channels. This track was recorded and performed on an early 90’s Music Man EVH signature model, with medium output custom EVH DiMarzio pickup’s, for that classic “Brown Sound”. This track also showcases how the Fillmore 50 handles pedals, and features an MXR EVH Flanger and Phaser.Our first tone is our main driven rhythm tone that is featured throughout this performance. This tone has a thick, tight low end, for plenty of thump, with the mid range boosted to achieve that familiar mid boost heard in Eddie’s legendary tone. The treble and presence are pushed to achieve some top end bite, helping this thick tone cut through in the mix. The DRIVE mode is being used on this tone. The EVH Flanger is also used on occasions with this first tone. Our second tone features a similar EQ setting to our first tone, with the bass rolled off slightly, and also features a slightly lower gain setting. This tone is used during the verse, for a tight palm muted “Van Halen 1” inspired chord arpeggio riff, referencing the classic Eddie tone.Our third tone can be heard during the “post solo” break down, which feature atmospheric “topped” harmonic chords. This tone has the gain backed off, for a slightly pushed tone, with the reverb dialed in for some ambience. The bass was rolled off while the mid was pushed to aid the performance of tapped harmonics. This tone was also used for a second “recorded” guitar part using the EVH Phase 90. Our fourth tone uses the “HI” mode, with the gain fully pushed for a smooth yet aggressive distortion, ideal for flowing legato and tapping lines, as well as tapped harmonics. The bass is dialed in to produce a rich low end, while the mid and presence were pushed to allow the tone to cut through the mix. Although the gain is fully pushed, the sound remains dynamic, and defined. The EVH Phase 90 was used during the first half of the main solo, and during the outro licks. Learn more about the Fillmore Series: mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/fillmore-series/index.html#mesaboogie #fillmore50 #jamiehumphries
Quinten Hope - Fillmore™ 25 - Roll The Dice MESA/Boogie 2020-04-13 | Watch highly skilled Texas based Guitarist and MESA aficionado Quinten Hope in the studio for a series of tone sessions. Quinten’s current live rig includes two Fillmore 50s in stereo, plus he also has a Fillmore 100! He’s the perfect artist to showcase the versatility of the Fillmore Series. Here he performs his single “Roll The Dice”. In this session he’s playing his #1 favorite Opey Fender Stratocaster that he’s owned for many years. It is one of the last guitars built by master builder John English. For pickups, Quinten is using Jason Lollar Specials and his guitar is strung with GHS Boomers, big core 10.5s.Listen to Quinten Hope's "Roll The Dice":open.spotify.com/track/2JCqtwd9qELB0wZOsIEoHZ#Fillmore25 #QuintenHope
Mimi Fox - Fillmore™ 25 - Eleanor Rigby MESA/Boogie 2020-04-06 | Mimi Fox performs her tasteful rendition of “Eleanor Rigby” using the Fillmore™ 25 1x12 combo.Visit http://www.mimifoxguitar.com/gigs for info on upcoming performances.Learn more about the Fillmore Series:mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/fillmore-series/fillmore-25/index.html#mesaboogie #mesaengineering #mimifox #fillmore25
MESA/Boogie 50th Anniversary - CHAPTER THREE: Taking it to the edge. MESA/Boogie 2020-03-30 | In this 3rd Chapter of the MESA® 50th Anniversary Celebration, Randall Smith recounts the inspiration and goals behind the creation of the Dual Rectifier® Solo Head, the Brand’s most bombastic and successful model ever that ruled Rock's airwaves throughout the ‘90s and early 2000s and is still popular today. He also explains the reasoning behind the two Signature Models the Company ever agreed to do at the request of the original Boogie® Ambassador and Deacon, Carlos Santana and modern Guitar Virtuoso John Petrucci, both of whom have identifiable but different Tone that has become somewhat synonymous with the Brand’s legacy sounds.In this series of short videos, Randall and iconic guitarists look back and touch on the things that first drew them to the “Family” and share what the amplifiers have done for their playing and their music. From the early inspiration and beginnings in the late '60s and early ‘70s, through the “Big 80s” and Guitar-Culture sea change of the 90s, up through the new Millennium and today, Randall and his team of fiercely passionate “band mates” as he calls them, have contributed every major feature found on modern amplifiers and a universe of iconic Tone to the sound of the electric guitar, changing it forever more. From inventing the pivotal High Gain Preamp in the first Mark i's, to Footswitchable Modes and Effects Loops in the Mark II's, to Multi-Channel/Multi-Mode Preamps in the Mark III's, IV's and V's and Dual Rectifiers, to the several patented tunable Tube power, wiring and operating class configurations found throughout, the innovation and pioneering spirit has remained at the forefront of the small Northern California Company’s ethic. Enjoy this up close and personal look into the history of MESA/Boogie with Randall and company highlighting points along a 50-year journey that would lead to MESA's cult status leaving an indelible mark on the sound of amplified guitar and modern music.
Five Faces of the MESA/Boogie Fillmore Series featuring Jamie Humphries – Part Four – Classic Rock MESA/Boogie 2020-03-26 | In this fourth part of a multi session series, MESA artists Jamie Humphries runs through a 70’s inspired Classic Rock style track inspired by such artists as Cry of Love, The Black Crowes, The Rolling Stone, Led Zeppelin as well as other bands from this genre, showcasing a wide variety of tones available from the Fillmore 50 combo. This track focuses on driven tones using both the “Drive” and “Hi” modes on the two channels. Several different guitars have been used showcasing both humbucker and single coil driven tones, as well as open G tuning, 12 string and slide parts. This track perfectly showcases how versatile the Fillmore is with in a classic rock context, producing mildly driven, to higher gain tones. The main riff is in open G tuning reminiscent of the Black Crowes and the Rolling Stones. This tone uses a single coil setting on the guitar, with a mild overdrive that produces both punch as well as allowing the characteristics of the open tuning to be heard, with the notes of the open tuned chords and riffs remaining audible and clean. Although this tone required clarity and top end presence, the bass control of the Fillmore 50 adds weight and depth to the tone, while the mid range control helps the tone find its space in the mix.The second tone uses the same settings as our first tone, but utilizes a humbucker pickup selection as opposed to the single coil heard in the opening section of the track. Once again this section makes use of the open G tuning, and serves as a great comparison of how a tone will react to the thicker higher output of the humbucker. From a music standpoint, the idea was to also sonically lift this section of the song without dramatically changing the tone. You can hear the amp being pushed slightly harder producing more gain, yet there is clarity in the chord voicing’s, with separation between the notes. The third tone makes use of a 12 string electric guitar in open G tuning, and has a firm nod towards Led Zeppelin guitar legend Jimmy Page. This tone required less gain, due to the nature of the 12 string, as well was pulling out some mid range to enable the tone to sit in the mix. The bass was pulled back slightly while the treble and presence were mildly pushed to produced a “jangly” scooped tone. The bridge humbucker was used to allow some mild break up, but with the lower gain setting it’s possible to see how well voiced the gain control sweep is, achieving mildly pushed tones with ease. Tone four was back to the open G guitar for some slide licks that can be heard at various points in the track, loosely referencing the style of Joe Walsh. For this tone the guitar was using two single coil pickups running in series, performing with either pick or fingers depending on the section. Set to the “Drive” mode the gain was pushed up but not saturated, giving plenty of sustain, while the bass was pulled back and the mid range, treble and presence were pushed. The reverb was also increased helping the notes blend together with an organic ambience. Tone five, the final tone, and it was time for some good old classic British inspired gain for the main solo. A standard tuned guitar with low output pickups was used for the solo, with the Fillmore set to the “Hi” mode for increased gain and punch. The gain was pushed quite high for the solo, for plenty of sustain, aiding bends and fluid lines. The treble and mid were pulled back while the bass was pushed to give a thick woody lead tone. The presence was pushed slightly for some “sheen” to the tone, while the reverb was pulled back to keep the lead tone direct and focused. While this is a thick gain soaked sound you can really hear the tone of the guitar, with the perfectly voiced gain and EQ controls producing clarity, punch and dynamics.Stay tuned for part five of this five part series!#mesaboogie #fillmore50 #jamiehumphries
MESA/Boogie 50th Anniversary - CHAPTER TWO: The Boogie Revolution. MESA/Boogie 2020-03-24 | This 2nd Chapter of MESA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration finds Founder and President Randall Smith sharing his perspective on the impact of his landmark discovery, the cascading High Gain preamp and the contribution the MARK I became to guitar amplification. Throughout, numerous Guitar Greats reflect on their first encounter with this game-changing and pivotal MARK I’s performance. Randall also shares the passion that drove him on to continuing refinement throughout the MARK II’s evolution during the 1980s.In this series of short videos, Randall and iconic guitarists look back and touch on the things that first drew them to the “Family” and share what the amplifiers have done for their playing and their music. From the early inspiration and beginnings in the late '60s and early ‘70s, through the “Big 80s” and Guitar-Culture sea change of the 90s, up through the new Millennium and today, Randall and his team of fiercely passionate “band mates” as he calls them, have contributed every major feature found on modern amplifiers and a universe of iconic Tone to the sound of the electric guitar, changing it forever more. From inventing the pivotal High Gain Preamp in the first Mark i's, to Footswitchable Modes and Effects Loops in the Mark II's, to Multi-Channel/Multi-Mode Preamps in the Mark III's, IV's and V's and Dual Rectifiers, to the several patented tunable Tube power, wiring and operating class configurations found throughout, the innovation and pioneering spirit has remained at the forefront of the small Northern California Company’s ethic. Enjoy this up close and personal look into the history of MESA/Boogie with Randall and company highlighting points along a 50-year journey that would lead to MESA's cult status leaving an indelible mark on the sound of amplified guitar and modern music.
MESA/Boogie 50th Anniversary - CHAPTER ONE: How it all began. MESA/Boogie 2020-03-18 | MESA/Boogie Ltd., the Original Boutique Amplifier Company, celebrates 50 Years in Business here with Founder, Designer and President Randall Smith and many of the Guitar Legends that have relied on, and in some cases, who’s trademark Tone has become synonymous with his designs and the Boogie Sound.In this series of short videos, Randall and iconic guitarists look back and touch on the things that first drew them to the “Family” and share what the amplifiers have done for their playing and their music. From the early inspiration and beginnings in the late '60s and early ‘70s, through the “Big 80s” and Guitar-Culture sea change of the 90s, up through the new Millennium and today, Randall and his team of fiercely passionate “band mates” as he calls them, have contributed every major feature found on modern amplifiers and a universe of iconic Tone to the sound of the electric guitar, changing it forever more. In this first Chapter, we hear from Founder Randy Smith and Icon Carlos Santana about the early inspiration for the Mark I, Carlos' reaction to the newfound possibilities of limitless sustain separated from volume, and how Carlos’ involvement in this early Tone Revolution spread the news about this pivotal development in electric guitar sounds among the World’s top Touring Artists like the Rolling Stones and other Guitar Greats from the Bay Area and beyond.From inventing the pivotal High Gain Preamp in the first Mark i's, to Footswitchable Modes and Effects Loops in the Mark II's, to Multi-Channel/Multi-Mode Preamps in the Mark III's, IV's and V's and Dual Rectifiers, to the several patented tunable Tube power, wiring and operating class configurations found throughout, the innovation and pioneering spirit has remained at the forefront of the small Northern California Company’s ethic. Enjoy this up close and personal look into the history of MESA/Boogie with Randall and company highlighting points along a 50-year journey that would lead to MESA's cult status leaving an indelible mark on the sound of amplified guitar and modern music.
Nick Johnston - Rosette 300® / Two:Eight - Sandmonster MESA/Boogie 2020-03-10 | Nick Johnston delivers an energetic acoustic performance of his original song "Sandmonster", performed on a custom Walnut Hardwood finished Rosette 300 / Two:Eight combo.For more information on the Rosette Acoustic Series:mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/acoustic/acoustic-combo-series/rosette-300/index.htmlCheck out Nick Johnston’s website for more outstanding music and playing:www.nickjohnstonmusic.com#mesaboogie #rosette #acoustic
Quinten Hope - Fillmore™ 50 - Shoreline MESA/Boogie 2020-03-03 | We recently had the pleasure of having the highly skilled Texas based Guitarist and MESA aficionado Quinten Hope join us in the studio for a series of tone sessions. Quinten’s current live rig includes two Fillmore 50s in stereo, plus he also has a Fillmore 100! He’s the perfect artist to showcase the versatility of the Fillmore Series. Here he performs his single “Shoreline”. In this session he’s playing his #1 favorite Opey Fender Stratocaster that he’s owned for many years. It is one of the last guitars built by master builder John English. For pickups, Quinten is using Jason Lollar Specials and his guitar is strung with GHS Boomers, big core 10.5s.Listen to Quinten Hope's "Shoreline" (feat. Monte Montgomery):music.apple.com/us/album/shoreline-feat-monte-montgomery/1359354578?i=1359355009#Fillmore50 #QuintenHope
Five Faces of the MESA/Boogie Fillmore Series featuring Jamie Humphries – Part Three – Country MESA/Boogie 2020-02-13 | In this third part of a multi session series, MESA artists Jamie Humphries runs through an up tempo country style track he has written inspired by such artists as Brad Paisley, Bent Mason and Keith Urban, showcasing a wide variety of tones available from the Fillmore 50 combo. This track uses pristine clean, as well as pushed clean and driven country lead tones, but specifically focusing in on using the bridge single coil of a vintage Fender Telecaster. This track shows how the Fillmore will achieve authentic vibrant country cleans, to rich full bodied modern country lead tones, with such an icon guitar that’s so widely associated with Country players. The main riff includes a Brad Paisley inspired part based around a hybrid picking figure that uses a pushed clean tone. This had a little grit to the clean tone, the amp was set to half power with the gain pushed, so even though the clean channel is being used the amp would break up slightly depending on how hard the guitar is played. This tone has an upper mid “honk” rather than a bright tone, but at the same time the tone has weight and depth thanks to the perfectly voiced Fillmore bass controls. This tone really brings the guitar alive, with rich low end, perfectly positioned mid range, and a top end “sheen” that’s not brittle or piercing. This tone should appeal to the traditional country guitarist, rich in tone and dynamic and responsive to the players individual touch.The second verse demonstrates how well the Fillmore 50 performs when dealing in a pristine clean tone, which is a workhorse tone for many country players. This time the amp was set to full power, with the gain lowered demonstrating the extent of the Fillmore 50’s clean head room. Once again the tone is full bodied and rich, with a pronounced upper mid range. While using the bridge pickup of the Tele the classic country “twang” has been achieved, yet the Fillmore 50’s nicely voiced treble and presence controls refrain from sounding harsh, and add a top end that sits perfectly in the track. The tone has been enhanced with the rich, warm swell of the Fillmore 50’s spring reverb, great for those cascading open string licks and pedal steel style bends. The third tone utilizes the “Drive” switch, producing a Brad Paisley slightly driven country tone. While still retaining the upper mid “honk” and classic country “twang” this tone has weight to it, and with a mild amount of gain the intricate country open string licks and lines are pronounced, jumping out of the mix, while held notes and string bends are rich in sustain. This is great tone for adding a slight “edge” to your sound, introducing plenty of fire and excitement to a country solo. The final tone features a more modern country/rock inspired tone similar to what you may hear on a Keith Urban track. Still on the “Drive” setting and on half power, the gain has been pushed, with the mid and treble pulled back. Even with the bridge pickup of the Tele the sound is incredibly rich, with plenty of pick attack on the front end of the note. Although the gain is pushed up high, there’s separation between the notes, which is apparent during the opening descending lick performed against an open top string. With the treble backed off of this slightly darker lead tone the character of the Tele is still retained, producing a very inspiring and musical lead tone for the modern country/rock guitarist. Stay tuned for part four of this five part series! #mesaboogie #fillmore50 #jamiehumphries
Mimi Fox - Rosette® 300 / Two:Eight - Day Tripper MESA/Boogie 2020-02-05 | Mimi Fox takes us along for a jazzy ride with her rendition of “Day Tripper” using the Rosette® 300 / Two:Eight acoustic combo to amplify and add a bit of ambience to the rich, natural tone of her Taylor guitar.Visit http://www.mimifoxguitar.com/gigs for info on upcoming performances.Learn more about the Rosette Acoustic Series:mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/acoustic/acoustic-combo-series/rosette-300/index.html#mesaboogie #mesaengineering #mimifox #rosette
MESA/Boogie Fillmore 25™ Tone Quest with Quinten Hope & Doug West MESA/Boogie 2020-01-29 | Our dear friend and MESA artist Quinten Hope recently visited with us at our one and only Petaluma, California factory to run through demos of all three Fillmore amplifiers. In addition to doing some playing to tracks of his original tunes with the various models in other videos, here he sits down with Doug West to run through the Modes on the Fillmore 25, breaking them out into low, medium and higher gain. Join us as we explore the sounds of this addictive-feeling 25-watt 6V6 model with some Texas Soul courtesy of Quinten’s many-faceted style. Learn more about the Fillmore Series at:mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/fillmore-series#mesaboogie #mesaengineering #mesaartist #fillmore25
MESA/Boogie • Mark Five: 25™ 1x10 Combo • BODEGA HEAD MESA/Boogie 2019-12-30 | MESA's Dalmacio Mones and Kevin Baksa demonstrate some of the CLEAN sounds available from the new compact Mark Five: 25™ 1x10 Combo. Performing an original song "Bodega Head", Dalmacio is using the 1x10 combo while Kevin is using the Boogie® 1x10 Extension Cabinet.More info: http://www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/mark-series/mark-five-25/index.html#mesaboogie #markfive25 #combo
MESA/Boogie • Mark Five: 25™ 1x10 Combo • ROCK MESA/Boogie 2019-12-18 | MESA's Kris Dilbeck demonstrates some of the sounds available from the new compact Mark Five: 25™ 1x10 Combo. In this example Kris is using the XTREME mode in Channel Two in the 25 Watt power setting.More info: www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/mark-series/mark-five-25/index.html#mesaboogie #markfive25 #combo
MESA/Boogie • Mark Five: 25™ 1x10 Combo • BLUES MESA/Boogie 2019-12-18 | MESA's Kris Dilbeck demonstrates some of the sounds available from the new compact Mark Five: 25™ 1x10 Combo. In this example Kris is using the CRUNCH mode in Channel One in the 25 Watt power setting.More info: www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/mark-series/mark-five-25/index.html#mesaboogie #markfive25 #combo
MESA/Boogie • Mark Five: 25™ 1x10 Combo • CLEAN MESA/Boogie 2019-12-17 | MESA's Kris Dilbeck demonstrates some of the sounds available from the new compact Mark Five: 25™ 1x10 Combo. In this example Kris is using the FAT mode in Channel One in the 25 Watt power setting.More info: www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/mark-series/mark-five-25/index.html#mesaboogie #markfive25 #combo
MESA/Boogie • Mark Five: 25™ 1x10 Combo • PUSHED MESA/Boogie 2019-12-17 | MESA's Kris Dilbeck demonstrates some of the sounds available from the new compact Mark Five: 25™ 1x10 Combo. In this example Kris is using the MARK IV mode in Channel Two in the 25 Watt power setting.More info: www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/mark-series/mark-five-25/index.html#mesaboogie #markfive25 #combo
MESA/Boogie • Mark Five: 25™ 1x10 Combo • CLASSIC ROCK MESA/Boogie 2019-12-17 | MESA's Kris Dilbeck demonstrates some of the sounds available from the new compact Mark Five: 25™ 1x10 Combo. In this example Kris is using the MARK IIC+ mode in Channel Two in the 25 Watt power setting.More info: www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/mark-series/mark-five-25/index.html#mesaboogie #markfive25 #combo
Five Faces of the MESA/Boogie Fillmore Series featuring Jamie Humphries – Part Two – Blues Infused MESA/Boogie 2019-12-06 | In this second part of a multi-session series, MESA artist Jamie Humphries runs through a slow blues piece he has written inspired by such artists as Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Gales, Joe Bonamassa and Richie Kotzen, showcasing a wide variety of tones available from the Fillmore 50 combo. This track uses pushed clean tone to fully driven gain and everything in between, but specifically focusing in on using a single coil loaded guitar for classic blues style tones. The intro includes a Hendrix inspired figure using double stops and chord embellishments with a mild overdrive tone. This section demonstrates the clarity and definition of the Fillmore 50 when playing intricate rhythm parts with overdrive. In contrast to the intro, the verse drops down in dynamics and features a mildly pushed clean tone, again using the neck single coil. This tone is rich and full bodied, with a “bloom” to the tone of each note of the melody, helped by the Fillmore’s lush spring reverb. This delicate tone really reaches to the subtle nuances of the player, as well as the slightest change to the guitars controls; a very organic/musical tone. The pre chorus see’s the gain and midrange being increased, and with the guitar switched to the middle single coil, adds bite and definition to each note. This tone was inspired by the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan. Even with the increased gain you can hear the attack of each note, with plenty of sustain on held notes. The chorus lifts up further both dynamically, and with the choice of chords for the progression. Here we have more gain added, but with the midrange cut slightly, and the use of the neck single coil, the melody sits back slightly, giving a rich soulful tone; great for sustained notes and runs alike. The outro solo includes a very driven tone, but shows how the definition of the note remains intact, even when the amp is pushed hard. This section uses the bridge single coil, with the midrange pushed, and plenty of reverb, for that old school bluesy midrange “honk”.Following the play through Jamie takes a look at the tones, as well as performing some of the sections unaccompanied, to give you an in-depth insight into each of the tones used. Stay tuned for part three of this five part series!#mesaboogie #fillmore50 #jamiehumphries
Mimi Fox - Fillmore 25™ - Darn That Dream MESA/Boogie 2019-12-03 | From the moment Jazz great Mimi Fox picked up a Fillmore 25™, we’ve been looking forward to hearing how it melds with her unique & demanding style of playing. While it is easy to lose yourself in her soulful, melodic arrangements, those with keen ears and eyes are treated to an unrivaled technical virtuosity in each of her performances. So, Mimi and the Fillmore 25 just seemed the ideal match for one another. Recently Mimi brought her signature Heritage H-575 by the Home of Tone and the result is this inspiring performance of “Darn that Dream” from her Favored Nations release “She’s the Woman”. For more Mimi, visit: mimifoxguitar.com#mesaboogie #fillmore25 #mesaartist #mimifox #darnthatdream
MESA/Boogie – CabClone™ IR MESA/Boogie 2019-11-21 | MESA® CabClone™ IR Cabinet Simulators Package 16 IR Cabinets, a Built-In Reactive Load and Power Attenuator (IR+) in One Compact Device. Go direct, with or without a speaker cabinet when recording, playing live or using headphones with instant access to 16 MESA IR cabinet simulations and consistent tone from venue to venue, all in a box that drops neatly into your gear bag.Both CabClone IRs come pre-loaded with the following 8 MESA cabinets, professionally captured two different ways with a combination of world-renowned ribbon, dynamic and condenser microphones. Cabinets included are the 4x12 Recto® Standard, 4x12 Recto Traditional, 2x12 Recto Horizontal, 1x12 Recto, 1x12 Thiele, 2x12 Lone Star®, 1x12 Lone Star 23 all featuring MESA’s proprietary UK-Made Celestion speakers and the new 1X12 California Tweed™ 23 featuring the Jensen 100-Watt Alnico “Blackbird” speaker.Along with the 16 MESA Factory supplied IR Cabinet Simulations, each device includes ample storage for users to download and save their own library of third-party IRs within the CabClone IR’s memory, which can then be dragged into any of the PRESET locations to replace the Factory sounds.The CabClone IR PLUS features a built-in power attenuator which gives users the option to dial in their favorite, or venue-appropriate, amp power level to achieve the perfect sound and feel at lower volume to pair with the on-board IR Cab Simulation of choice. Four power reduction settings and a –0dB/Bypass offers a wide range of power control for a tube amplifier with the lowest setting, -16dB, providing a rheostat dial to control volume in increments all the way down to silent/off.To learn more about the CabClone IR and CabClone IR PLUS from MESA/Boogie, visit www.mesaboogie.comWritten, Performed, Recorded & Mixed by Michael Phillip Taylor at S.P.A.C.E. records, Sebastopol, CA.#mesaboogie #cabcloneir #cabcloneirplus
Quinten Hope - Fillmore 100™ - Electric Gigue MESA/Boogie 2019-11-14 | We recently had the pleasure of having the highly skilled Texas based Guitarist and MESA aficionado Quinten Hope join us in the studio for a series of tone sessions. Quinten’s current live rig includes two Fillmore 50s in stereo, plus he also has a Fillmore 100! He’s the perfect artist to showcase the versatility of the Fillmore Series. Here he performs “Electric Gigue” from his album Reunion. In this session he’s playing his #1 favorite Opey Fender Stratocaster that he’s owned for many years. It is one of the last guitars built by master builder John English. For pickups, Quinten is using Jason Lollar Specials and his guitar is strung with GHS Boomers, big core 10.5s.To hear more of Quinten, you can download Reunion here:music.apple.com/us/album/reunion/292309630#Fillmore100 #QuintenHope
Tobias Rauscher - MESA/Boogie Rosette 300 Acoustic Amplifier – “Passion Loop MESA/Boogie 2019-10-30 | Modern percussive fingerstyle guitarist Tobias Rauscher is part of the modern acoustic guitar movement led by players like Andy McKee and Tommy Emmanuel. His playing style combines melodies with percussive elements in his own compositions full of technical refinements - pure and clean - performed on only one guitar.Here in “Passion Loop”, Tobias is using the MESA/Boogie Rosette® 300 / Two:Eight™, a BMP CR-95 microphone. The guitar signal went through Tobias' pedal board including a Bose T1, Strymon BigSky and a BOSS Super Octave OC-3, BOSS RC-2 and BOSS DD3.Guitar: Ibanez AE900-NTStrings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze .012 - .053Pickups: K&K Trinity Mini & DiMarzio Black AngelTuning: D A D G B EMore of Tobias Rauscher's music is available on his official YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/xTsyx Learn to play modern percussive fingerstyle by visiting Tobias' online guitar academy: tobias-rauscher.comFor more about the Rosette Acoustic Series, visit https://www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers...#mesaboogie #mesaengineering #mesaacoustic
Five Faces of the MESA/Boogie Fillmore Series featuring Jamie Humphries – Part One – Clean to Grind MESA/Boogie 2019-09-17 | In the first of a multi-session series, MESA Artist Jamie Humphries runs through a John Mayer, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson inspired funk/fusion track he has written to showcase a range of clean tones available from the Fillmore 50, from clean on through to grind. The verse features a John Mayer inspired riff, that uses a tight focused clean tone performed with pick and fingers for a percussive snappy tone. In contrast the chorus includes some rich Vai-esque style chords and Hendrix inspired double stops. For the middle section Jamie looked to Eric Johnson for inspiration with some open voiced triads performed with a brighter clean tone showcasing the Fillmore’s lush rich reverb. The solo was inspired by blues and fusion style lines, and makes use of a slightly pushed tone adding a slight “bite” to the tone. For the outro a tight funk rhythm part performed with a mildly scooped, rich clean tone.Following the play through, Jamie discusses settings and exactly how he achieved the tones he’s getting from the Fillmore 50, as well as dissecting some of the key sections. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for the next in the series!#mesaboogie #fillmore50 #jamiehumphries
Tobias Rauscher - MESA/Boogie Rosette 300 Acoustic Amplifier – “Catching Moments MESA/Boogie 2019-09-12 | Tobias Rauscher is a "Modern Percussive Fingerstyle" guitarist from Germany and part of the modern acoustic guitar movement that is led by players like Andy McKee and Tommy Emmanuel. His playing style combines melodies with percussive elements in his own compositions full of technical refinements - pure and clean - performed on only one guitar. In “Catching Moments”, Tobias is using the MESA/Boogie Rosette® 300 / Two:Eight™, a BMP CR-95 microphone. The guitar signal went through Tobias' pedal board including a Bose T1, Strymon BigSky, and a BOSS Super Octave OC-3. Guitar: Ibanez AE900-NT Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze .012 - .053 Pickups: K&K Trinity Mini & DiMarzio Black Angel Tuning: Standard More of Tobias Rauscher's music is available on his official YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/xTsyx/ Learn to play modern percussive fingerstyle by visiting Tobias' online guitar academy: tobias-rauscher.comFor more about the Rosette Acoustic Series, visit mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/acoustic/acoustic-combo-series/rosette-300/index.html#mesaboogie #mesaengineering #mesaacoustic
MESA/Boogie – Fillmore™ Comparison MESA/Boogie 2019-07-17 | Experience our new vintage-voiced and styled Fillmore™ Series which draws its inspiration from the roots of the Boogie® Family Tree. Discover our most expressive gain ever, from soft clip to fully saturated, presented in 2 identical channels containing 3 modes housed in combo and head formats exuding retro vibe in both tone and appearance. Humbly named in tribute to the renown bi-coastal venues that showcased the biggest names in Classic Rock over decades, these amplifiers have been dubbed super-responsive, nuanced, organic… and “vintage-inspired Magic” by those who’ve experienced them. Subtle saturation serves, not smothers, your style. Choose from the compact 2x6V6 powered Fillmore 25, the 2x6L6 powered Fillmore 50 or our newest 4x6L6 loaded Fillmore 100 featuring 3 global Power Options; choose from FULL (4 x 6L6 Pentode - 98W Clean/112W Max), HALF (2 x 6L6 Pentode - 40W Clean/50W Max) and LOW (2 x 6L6 Triode - 22W Clean/30W Max) via Selectable (Global) switch allowing for different venues and/or power clip thresholds/characteristics.#mesaboogie #mesaengineering #fillmore25 #fillmore50 #fillmore100
MESA/Boogie – Fillmore™ 100 MESA/Boogie 2019-05-22 | In this era where 100-Watt guitar amplifiers are the exception not the rule, the new Fillmore™ 100 arrives to remind us what truly huge Tone, not necessarily with loud volume or unmanageable weight, is all about. More dynamic nuance, more exciting snap in the PERFECT frequencies, a gorgeous attack envelope, increased dimensional width, headroom and better tracking of low frequencies all add up to a Fillmore that excels not just anywhere its lower power siblings fit, but anywhere big magic is desired.And for those who need both big power and low wattage in the same amp, the Fillmore 100’s Power Reduction Switch provides HALF and LOW Power settings to ensure you’ll always be able to match your power curve to preamp sound style or venue. Experience our vintage-voiced and styled Fillmore 100 and discover a soft clip to saturated and our most expressive gain ever presented in a simple 2 (identical) Channel, 3-Mode platform in traditional-sized and dressed combo and head formats.Get the full details:mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/fillmore-series/fillmore-100#mesaboogie #mesaengineering #fillmore100
John Petrucci - The Quest For Perfect Tone MESA/Boogie 2019-05-14 | We recently caught up with John Petrucci of Dream Theater before a show at the Warner Theater in DC to discuss his quest for perfect tone, his over three decades-long relationship with MESA/Boogie, playing tube amplifiers, and what went into capturing a wide range of sounds on the new album, Distance Over Time.
Fillmore 50 HI Mode – 2x12 vs 4x12 Comparison MESA/Boogie 2019-04-29 | The HI MODE of the Fillmore™ 50 offers hefty crunch and low end punch when opened up through a closed-back cab. The 2x12 Fillmore open-back extension cab loaded with Celestion Custom Black Shadow C90 speakers is a great match for the Fillmore’s clean and medium gain tones while offering some gritty midrange cut for higher gain sounds. In comparison, closed-back cabs like the Recto® Traditional 4x12 Straight loaded with Celestion Vintage 30's, definitely round out the bass and deliver added punch! #fillmore50 #mesaboogie #mesaengineering
Fillmore 50 - First Look with Andy Timmons, Randall Smith & Doug West MESA/Boogie 2019-04-22 | MESA/Boogie founder, designer and President Randall Smith, Doug West in R&D and guitarist Andy Timmons got together just before the public unveiling of the new Fillmore 50 to discuss what inspired the design and the legendary sounds captured in the vintage-voiced Fillmore series.#mesaboogie #fillmore50
Tone Sessions: Fillmore 50 – Jason Kui – Now! You! Know! MESA/Boogie 2019-04-02 | Hong Kong based Jason Kui recently visited the MESA/Boogie amp vault here at our factory in Petaluma, California to perform his song, “Now! You! Know!”. Showcasing the versatility of the Fillmore™ 50 Head and Fillmore™ 1x12 Extension Cabinet, Jason is playing a Guardian Angel Player from Tom Anderson Guitarworks. Perfectly suited for Jason’s style in this piece, the Fillmore 50 is an excellent platform for Jason's articulate rhythm and it’s ready to soar for solos like only a Boogie can! Thanks to Jason for coming out to play for us on this edition of the Tone Sessions! “Now! You! Know!” taken from Jason’s instrumental album, Absence of Words by Prosthetic Records: http://smarturl.it/JasonKuihttp://www.jasonkui.comFor more on the Fillmore Series: mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/fillmore-series/index.html#mesaboogie #Fillmore50 #tonesessions
MESA/Boogie California Tweed™ – Delay & Overdrive Pedals MESA/Boogie 2019-02-15 | The California Tweed™ LOVES pedals. The input circuit and tube preamp is thoroughly optimized and beautifully responsive to pedals, guitar volume changes, input boost, and your favorite effects. In this example, the delay is placed in front of the amp, although the California Tweed’s FX Loop is also a perfect interface for FX (particularly time-based FX like delay & chorus), etc, as well as rack mount processors or more elaborate effects devices. The blend of the delay with the California Tweed's lush spring reverb creates an incredible ambient effect that feels as good to play as it sounds.Designed to be authentic to classic blackface and tweed clean sounds, the California Tweed 4: Forty is the quintessential pedal-platform amp. Combined with our patented Multi-Watt functionality, the California Tweed is perfectly simplified, yet highly configurable to your musical amplifier needs.Available as a 1x12 combo or medium 23” head, the California Tweed Series also welcomes two vintage-tuned, matching 1x12 & 2x12 extension cabinets that deliver the classic resonance of the Cali-Tweed voice.Original composition played by Kris Dilbeck of Mesa Customer Service. Nash Guitars S63 with Lollar single coil pickups through with a California Tweed Head and 2x12 cabinets with Jensen Black Bird speakers. Mic’d with a Shure SM57, Shure KSM313 and an Avatone CK-40 Stereo Room mic. Mixed 33% SM57, 33% KSM313, and 33% Avatone CK-40.For more information on the California Tweed:http://www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/california-tweed-series/california-tweed-6v6-440/index.htmlAnd the California Tweed Cabinet Series:1x12http://www.mesaboogie.com/cabinets--simulators/guitar-cabinets--simulators/california-tweed-series/1x12-california-tweed-23.html2x12http://www.mesaboogie.com/cabinets--simulators/guitar-cabinets--simulators/california-tweed-series/2x12-california-tweed.html
MESA/Boogie California Tweed™ 6V6 4:Forty Multi-Watt Comparison MESA/Boogie 2019-02-15 | This video showcases the wide range of volume, clip potential and tones available from the Multi-Watt switch on the California Tweed. Gig-level volumes are available at 40, 30 & 20 watts, while the lower volume 10 and 2 watt settings offer authentic tweed clip, overdrive and grind, particularly when pushed with higher gain settings or hotter input signals.At 40 watts, both rhythm and single note sounds are crisp, snappy and detailed. There’s plenty of headroom from the four 6V6 power section for any gig while getting some classic tweed sting and bite with the Gain control set above 12:00. 30 watts introduces clip and sag to the sound and feel, yet still retains plenty of headroom for louder playing and gigging. you’ll also notice higher frequencies starting smooth out and roll off as you increase the Master and power tube clipping.20 watts provides the perfect in-between range of clip and overdrive vs. headroom for small club performance. There’s a familiar sag from the power section at this wattage, as well as an elastic bloom in the bass when power tubes are pushed in this setting. 10 watts begins to add a heavy haze of harmonic clip around single notes while high frequencies begin to roll off noticeably. Lower register rhythm and chording will begin to show rougher edges of power tube clip that work so well for traditional Blues sounds . 2 watts provides the potential to connect with reckless power tube saturation, but don’t count this wattage out for addictive, expressive single note lead tones. Finding the sweet spot on the Gain, Tone and Master controls is worthy of exploration, especially in home playing and studio environments. This wattage setting alone could be it’s own amp and exploring the extremes of settings in this wattage is highly recommended.Available as a 1x12 combo or medium 23” head, the California Tweed Series also welcomes two vintage-tuned, matching 1x12 & 2x12 extension cabinets that deliver the classic resonance of the Cali-Tweed voice.Original composition played by Kris Dilbeck of Mesa Customer Service. Nash Guitars S63 with Lollar single coil pickups through with a California Tweed Head and 2x12 cabinets with Jensen Black Bird speakers. Mic’d with a Shure SM57, Shure KSM313 and an Avatone CK-40 Stereo Room mic. Mixed 33% SM57, 33% KSM313, and 33% Avatone CK-40.For more information on the California Tweed:http://www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/california-tweed-series/california-tweed-6v6-440/index.htmlAnd the California Tweed Cabinet Series:1x12http://www.mesaboogie.com/cabinets--simulators/guitar-cabinets--simulators/california-tweed-series/1x12-california-tweed-23.html2x12http://www.mesaboogie.com/cabinets--simulators/guitar-cabinets--simulators/california-tweed-series/2x12-california-tweed.html
MESA/Boogie California Tweed™ 6V6 4:Forty Official Demo MESA/Boogie 2019-01-23 | The all-tube California Tweed™ 6V6 4:Forty combines the best of classic tweed and blackface circuits in a simple, single-channel, pedal-friendly format. Powered by four 6V6 power tubes, our patented Multi-Watt™ power amp provides wattage options to fit any application. From 40 watts of gig-able clean headroom with four 6V6s down to two watts with two 6V6s wired in Triode and Pentode/Single-Ended, the perfect power-to-clip ratio is just a switch. Stunning, all-tube reverb offers nuance or vintage depth and is also footswitchable while your favorite effects will integrate beautifully in the finely tuned input or the tube buffered FX Loop. All the essential features you need, none of the complexity you don’t, and delicious 6V6 Tone at any wattage. Available as a 1x12 combo or medium (23”) head, the California Tweed Series also welcomes two vintage-tuned, matching 1x12 & 2x12 extension cabinets that deliver the classic resonance of the Cali-Tweed voice.Playing by Kris Dilbeck of Mesa Customer Service and Doug West, Director of R & D. Recorded with various California Tweed 1x12 and 2x12 Cabinets with Jensen Black Bird speakers. Mic’d with a Shure SM57, Shure KSM313 and an Avatone CK-40 stereo room mic. Mixed 33% SM57, 33% KSM313, and 33% Avatone CK-40.For more information on the California Tweed Amplifier:http://www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/california-tweed-series/index.htmlAnd the California Tweed Cabinet Series:1x12http://www.mesaboogie.com/cabinets--simulators/guitar-cabinets--simulators/california-tweed-series/1x12-california-tweed-23.html2x12http://www.mesaboogie.com/cabinets--simulators/guitar-cabinets--simulators/california-tweed-series/2x12-california-tweed.html
Tone Sessions: Mimi Fox & Rosette® 300 / One:Ten – She’s Leaving Home MESA/Boogie 2019-01-11 | The inimitable Mimi Fox Jazz Guitar performs a stunning version of “She’s Leaving Home”, showcasing the new Rosette® One:Ten combo. Check out Mimi‘s new all acoustic CD, This Bird Still Flies. Played with a Taylor Builders Edition K14ce and Expression System 2 pickups, the Rosette delivers width and smoothness as well as incredible detail while remaining natural and true to the instrument and Mimi’s impeccable technique. The Hall Reverb from the Rosette’s onboard FX adds dimension and blends beautifully with the room and mic.Recorded with the Rosette 300 One:Ten combo, mic’d with a Shure KSM313 Ribbon Mic and an Avatone Stereo X/Y mic and mixed 80% Avatone and 20% KSM313.Huge thanks to Mimi for taking the time to play for us on this edition of the Tone Sessions and stay tuned for her upcoming release on Origin Records this February 2019! www.mimifoxguitar.com For more on the Rosette 1x10 and the Rosette series:Rosette 300 Producthttp://www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/acoustic/acoustic-combo-series/rosette-300/index.html1x10 Format http://mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/acoustic/acoustic-combo-series/rosette-300/1x10-combo.html
MESA/Boogie TC-100™ – Andy Timmons & Doug West – 6V6 Power Tube Tones – All Channels MESA/Boogie 2018-12-28 | The Triple Crown™ TC-100 allows you to use three different types of power tubes for different Tones and clip thresholds. The TC-100 ships stock with EL-34s, but you can use 6V6’s for lower output, earlier clipping and to access and the bouncy, juicy, traditional drive and feel provided by this classic tube. Andy Timmons plays some perfect riffs and styles to highlight where 6V6 power tubes really shine and Mesa’s Director of R&D, Doug West, dials in some great sounds in all three channels with many Gain settings to show how well the TC-100 delivers classic 6V6 tones in a modern amp.Recorded with Andy’s signature Ibanez AT-100 with DiMarzio Cruiser neck and middle pickups and a Dimarzio AT-1 bridge pickup, through his pedalboard and into the Triple Crown TC-100 head and a 2x12 Rectifier Compact cab. Mic’d with a Shure KSM 313 and a Shure SM57 and blended 50% each.Be sure to check out the Ch. 2, Ch. 3 and 6V6 videos from this series covering the TC-100:For more info on the Triple Crown TC-100:http://www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/triple-crown-series/triple-crown-tc-100/index.htmlAnd the 2x12 Rectifier Compact Series:http://www.mesaboogie.com/cabinets--simulators/guitar-cabinets--simulators/rectifier-series/2x12-recto-compact.htmlHuge thanks to Andy for the time to capture these in-depth videos and his great playing and insights into Tone!Check out the latest from Andy here:www.andytimmons.com
