Mesa Boogie MINI RECTIFIER

[BenoA]

I want one badly...

http://www.mesaboogie.com/Product_Info/Rectifier_Series/Mini_Rectifier_25/miniRectifier25.html

[Hellbat]

If only the price drop on it versus a dual rec was equivalent to the shrinkage percentage. I bet these things sell for $1800 in Canada.

[Twitch]

"Lurking within this expensive metal chassis......." That should say it all right there.

[BenoA]

I don't remember where I saw it, but if I recall well, street price will be 999$.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

I dunno, I thought the point of the Rectifier was tight bass and preamp gain, so a 10/25-watt version of that sounds like, uh, I dunno, not a great idea. :dunno:

[markD]

i'm with you....

to me, this whole "mini" amp thing is getting out of hand. yes, small amps are great....BUT most guys that want a recto are metal dudes that wnat/need the tightness a large power stage delivers. blues/roots/country guys often benefit from the "mini" amps and their ability to distort in the power stage sooner. a 25 watt recto with el84 tubes is NOT gonna really sound like a "mini recto"...it'll probably be its own thing, or sound like a super-goosed vox.....

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

Yeah, it MIGHT be really cool for some stuff, but I'd be surprised if any "recto guys" are the guys who think it's really cool.

[tonemonster]

I think its aiming at a different market than the normal recto crowd. I like the idea. a 12 lb amp that sounds big. its great for doing small gigs, etc. when you need lower volume, but good tone. I wont run out and buy one now, but I might try one and cruise the used market in a few years if they sound cool. certainly worth checking out IMO. Lets face it, amps are freakin heavy, so if you can get great tube tone out of a mini amp........why not? sure as hell easier to gig with. you can take to rehersals, to a buddy's house, recording studio, without a crew of roadies to haul your stuff.

[Twitch]

I think its aiming at a different market than the normal recto crowd. I like the idea. a 12 lb amp that sounds big. its great for doing small gigs, etc. when you need lower volume, but good tone. I wont run out and buy one now, but I might try one and cruise the used market in a few years if they sound cool. certainly worth checking out IMO. Lets face it, amps are freakin heavy, so if you can get great tube tone out of a mini amp........why not? sure as hell easier to gig with. you can take to rehersals, to a buddy's house, recording studio, without a crew of roadies to haul your stuff.

Dont know about gigging, but the studio would definitely be a plus. I also agree that it wont sound the same though. EL84s are a different beast.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

I think its aiming at a different market than the normal recto crowd. I like the idea. a 12 lb amp that sounds big. its great for doing small gigs, etc. when you need lower volume, but good tone. I wont run out and buy one now, but I might try one and cruise the used market in a few years if they sound cool. certainly worth checking out IMO. Lets face it, amps are freakin heavy, so if you can get great tube tone out of a mini amp........why not? sure as hell easier to gig with. you can take to rehersals, to a buddy's house, recording studio, without a crew of roadies to haul your stuff.

Yeah, I just kind of think they should have called it something else.

[Hellbat]

Yeah, I just kind of think they should have called it something else.

Put a seat above the power tubes and call it "Rectumfryer".

[BenoA]

It's finaly out and doesn't sound bad at all:

[TKEblue]

Have you ordered yours yet?

[BenoA]

No... not yet... Not enough $$$ right... trying to sell a few items and it's not going well...

[tonemonster]

I think they are cool, but they are WAY too spendy. to me its a $600 amp for the features you get. no way its worth the $1100 they want for them. I will wait and pick one up years down the road on the used market.