It’s official: Mesa Boogie is bringing back the Dual Rectifier – featuring upgrades like “improved cleans that enhance but don’t distract”
Mesa Boogie has announced the much-anticipated return of its legendary Dual Rectifier amplifier.
Set to hit the market on 14 January, this reissue promises to bring back the powerful tones and versatility that made the original a cult favourite among guitarists.
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Originally launched in 1992, the Dual Rectifier quickly became synonymous with heavy music, being embraced by iconic bands such as Alice in Chains, Tool, and Blink-182. The amp was known for its high-gain capabilities and unique tone, and would go on to power some of the most memorable rock and metal tracks of the ’90s.
Mesa/Boogie describes the upcoming Dual Rectifier as a “faithful recreation” of the original model, with “some welcome upgrades like improved cleans that enhance but don’t distract”.
“The iconic 90s-era two-channel ‘90s Dual Rectifier is here!” the brand writes. “Faithfully recreated with modern upgrades, this amp defined ‘90s rock – powering metal, nu-metal, rap-rock, grunge, pop-punk and more.”
“Here’s a chance to own an original icon built by the same artisans who built them 30 years ago and have a new amp warranty.”
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Reflecting on the Dual Rectifier’s legacy in a new teaser video, Mesa Boogie R&D Director Doug West notes how the original tube amp’s popularity had taken them by surprise: “When we started the Rectifiers, we had no idea of the impact they would make on a generation. It just exploded and it changed everything.”
“There are certain layout tricks that we have that Randy [Mesa Boogie founder and former lead amp designer at Gibson, Randall Smith] has taught us along the way. When we got to the end of this thing, we realised we had a cleaner, meaner, better Rectifier. There’s no denying it,” says Tommy Waugh, product manager for Gibson Amps.
Watch the full teaser below.
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