The Official TGF Mesa Rectifier Appreciation Thread.

[2dor]

Modern is where it's at for me - just dripping with that iconic Recto sizzle & lowend grunt.

 

[EOengineer]

 

[Orvillain]

Modern should be called moist. Because it makes me moist.

 

[Snave]

Am I crazy or does the reissue sound the best of these?

 

[Dez]

Today I spent a good amount of time with the clean channel. I gather that with the Single Rectifier Mesa was able to overhaul the clean channel on the Rec series and then further models also had better cleans. I have nothing bad to say whatsoever about the clean channel on the single rectifier - it’s warm and fat and chimy. Perfect for edge of breakup and bluesy tones imo.

 

[MirrorProfiles]

I’ve said it many times, but the recto really is a generational amp to me in the way that I imagine the Plexi was to others.

 

[Pulsonic]

'92 rev. f - currently loaded w/ sylvania green label 6l6 quad to 'soften', then set amp hard [ss rec, boldacious] =\

 

[EOengineer]

'92 rev. f - currently loaded w/ sylvania green label 6l6 quad to 'soften', then set amp hard [ss rec, boldacious] =\

Good stuff. You don’t see these every day.

 

[Snave]

'92 rev. f - currently loaded w/ sylvania green label 6l6 quad to 'soften', then set amp hard [ss rec, boldacious] =\

Clips!

 

[Snave]

I recorded a short Bullet for my Valentine guitar cover with my Rev G rackmount: https://abx.funkybits.fr/test/bullet-guitar-test

Not trying to copy the exact guitar tone, but going for that swirly quad-tracked rhythm sound.

 

[la szum]

Today I spent a good amount of time with the clean channel. I gather that with the Single Rectifier Mesa was able to overhaul the clean channel on the Rec series and then further models also had better cleans. I have nothing bad to say whatsoever about the clean channel on the single rectifier - it’s warm and fat and chimy. Perfect for edge of breakup and bluesy tones imo.

I love playing/finding/using non-traditional approaches on amps that most people
tend to use in a very specific and one-dimensional way.

Nothing wrong with either approach. History has proven that over and over. I just
think there is a shit ton of territory that goes unexplored.

Back in the day many got pissed Marshalls didn't have a dedicated
"clean" channel. Uhmmmmm...... hello???!!!

Those super saggy Tube Rectifiers in a Mesa can work magic---whether someone
is using 1, 2, or 3 of them.

 

[Dez]

I love playing/finding/using non-traditional approaches on amps that most people
tend to use in a very specific and one-dimensional way.

Nothing wrong with either approach. History has proven that over and over. I just
think there is a shit ton of territory that goes unexplored.

Back in the day many got pissed Marshalls didn't have a dedicated
"clean" channel. Uhmmmmm...... hello???!!!

Those super saggy Tube Rectifiers in a Mesa can work magic---whether someone
is using 1, 2, or 3 of them.

The single does not have a tube rectifier, just solid state

 

[CorrosiveMatter]

The single does not have a tube rectifier, just solid state

Even Cheaper to own! All the glass in my triple gives me anxiety.

 

[sleewell]

Dont get me wrong it's a crazy good cab and is still one of the best trades I've ever made but does anyone find the oversized 4fb slant/straight cab to be a little too bassy with other amps?


It sounds really good w my recto but w my katana I have the bass knob almost on zero it's still super bassy lol. I heard that mesa intentionally matches their amps to their cabs so it makes sense. It's not horrible or anything and I think i can still improve it w some deeper dive into the EQs.

 

[LCW]

I run my 2ch Dual into a Mesa traditional 4x12 instead of a standard (aka oversized). A little punchier and less boomy.

And I keep it on casters (although on hardwood floor). Still can shake the house.

 

[LCW]

I gotta say this amp just fucking rules! It’s a classic for a reason.

So many options.

Orange and Red channels.

Which you can clone either one (Orange to modern or Red to vintage).

Then have the choice of bold and spongy (variac) modes.

Then pick your rectification - silicon diode or tubes.

Excellent volume control even without using the loop active master. That just adds to the versatility if you want to use it.

Gain control has so much useable sweep. From crunch to all out face melting brootz.

I’ve had a couple OGs (Rev F dual and Rev G triple). One thing the reissue does better is in the control range/taper. They definitely fixed something there because the old ones weren’t as consistent IMO.

Whenever I plug in, it makes me smile.