NAD: Mesa Dual Rectifier Multi-Watt

[Allexi]

Why not just spray paint the tread plate?

Because:
1. reversible, to be able to make everything back. Using all original parts.
2. To make a good paint you need to remove the face plate anyway and it is not very easy and quick

 

[Allexi]

I'd be afraid I'd screw it up. (I'd want to keep it for when/if I get tired of the blacked-out look.)

With all those raised diamonds, Idk how you could scuff it up properly, and get right into all those little corners. Paint applied to chrome won't stick.

And if you get it wrong, it'd probably be a hot mess to fix.

If you're never planning on using it again..., well that's different.

well it can be done tbh. The plate itself looks like it is a polished aluminum piece, so you can definitely lay a few coats of black paint

 

[Mongillo19]

Because:
1. reversible, to be able to make everything back. Using all original parts.
2. To make a good paint you need to remove the face plate anyway and it is not very easy and quick

Oh for sure it would be easier to buy from Mesa but I was more so saying this if they were truly out of stock

 

[Allexi]

I’d like to keep the original. Just wanted to look into the optional replacement. I’ve read up on the replacment procedure. Looks like the most common way is to heat up with a heat gun to loosen the 3M tape, so not exactly an immediate swap as I thought.

I can’t deny that the OPs amp looks great in black though.

yes, I used hairdryer and started on one side slowly detaching it. To be on the safe side I wrapped all edges with heavy duty aluminum foil to protect the tolex.
Under the plate they used 4 pieces of 3m double sided tape, very strong one.
Here is same new tape Mesa send me:

I actually ended up using other 3m tape (from Homedepot) that is something like a thin foam with glue sides. This is to be able to remove the faceplate easily

 

[spawnofthesith]

Perfection!! Congrats!!!?

 

[Allexi]

Quick update: So it is week #4 and I can't stop playing this amp.
I don't know why I didn't bought it much earlier.
I'm still stuck on red channel and so far has no intention to move to others
The amp is very fun to dial and it reacts to knobs way differently than some others, primarily comparing to EVH 5153. Very interesting to discover how gain + presence + highs together are affecting the sound. Like add more gain and it adds more bass too.

So far I'm very happy.

Another observation is this crazy amp is a perfect match for guitars with emg. I'm now feeling a scratch to outfit all my guitars with 81+85. It is an instant killer tone as on many metal records I love. I can't believe it sounds so tight and full and literally a wall of guitar sound without mud whatsoever.

 

[bikescene]

I’ve been wondering how EMGs would fit my playing with the Recto.

I’ve been enjoying mine as well. I’ve been stuck on Vintage Mode on the Red Channel myself.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Quick update: So it is week #4 and I can't stop playing this amp.
I don't know why I didn't bought it much earlier.
I'm still stuck on red channel and so far has no intention to move to others
The amp is very fun to dial and it reacts to knobs way differently than some others, primarily comparing to EVH 5153. Very interesting to discover how gain + presence + highs together are affecting the sound. Like add more gain and it adds more bass too.

So far I'm very happy.

Another observation is this crazy amp is a perfect match for guitars with emg. I'm now feeling a scratch to outfit all my guitars with 81+85. It is an instant killer tone as on many metal records I love. I can't believe it sounds so tight and full and literally a wall of guitar sound without mud whatsoever.

The MW is straight up Lordy! \m/

 

[deadpool_25]

I'm considering the blackout treatment for the Badlander 25.

 

[Allexi]

I'm considering the blackout treatment for the Badlander 25.

BTW on Bad 100 the front panel is just screwed into the head shell, however the metal grill is part of the front panel. Maybe Mesa is selling the blackened one?

 

[CorrosiveMatter]

We need a Mesa Boogie Dual Marktifire.

 

[deadpool_25]

BTW on Bad 100 the front panel is just screwed into the head shell, however the metal grill is part of the front panel. Maybe Mesa is selling the blackened one?

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Unfortunately they are not. Not for the 25 at least.

 

[Allexi]

Reporting: Still stupidly in love with my Dual Recto.
Like, obsessed.
Still runnin’ pretty much exclusively on Channel 3.
I’ve got it hooked up to a reactive load—no cab, just straight into the digital void—so I’ve been deep in the IR rabbit hole (York Audio Mesa Cabs blending 57 + 57 and U47 for room or 57 + 421 + U47 for room) trying to find that magical combo.

Also kinda getting the itch to buy back a Fractal unit just to mess with Dynacabs again. Been listening to some isolated guitar tracks and damn… I’m starting to crave that dual-mic + room simulation life.

Recto still slays. .

Quick dirty riff:

 

[TSJMajesty]

Reporting: Still stupidly in love with my Dual Recto.
Like, obsessed.
Still runnin’ pretty much exclusively on Channel 3.
I’ve got it hooked up to a reactive load—no cab, just straight into the digital void—so I’ve been deep in the IR rabbit hole (York Audio Mesa Cabs blending 57 + 57 and U47 for room or 57 + 421 + U47 for room) trying to find that magical combo.

Also kinda getting the itch to buy back a Fractal unit just to mess with Dynacabs again. Been listening to some isolated guitar tracks and damn… I’m starting to crave that dual-mic + room simulation life.

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Recto still slays. .

Quick dirty riff:

What effect do you have on that melody line? Maybe a chorus?

 

[Allexi]

What effect do you have on that melody line? Maybe a chorus?

sloppy playing is the key!
2 tracks panned left/right +12/-12 + simple delay on top of both

 

[TSJMajesty]

sloppy playing is the key!

Nah, it was tight. I just thought I heard some modulation.

2 tracks panned left/right +12/-12 + simple delay on top of both

12 ms delay, or is that 12 cents dual detune in both directions, along with the delay?