Mesa/Boogie Triple Crown TC-50 Tube Guitar Amplifier Head (50 Watts)

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Looking for an absolutely face-melting, high-gain monster? The Triple Crown TC-50 produces lush harmonics while delivering an articulated tone.

Overview

A NEW GENERATION OF ROCK ROYALTY
The 3-channel, 50-watt, EL-34 powered Triple Crown TC-50 from MESA Engineering(R) captures the essence of Rock with the ability to inspire new genres in a way only MESA(R) can. Emanating from the "other side of MESA" that spawned Rock's iconic Dual Rectifier, this platform features a bold set of circuits unlike anything else in Mesa's line.

From bubbly, sparkling clean sounds, rarely heard in this type of amp, to an amazingly tight and aggressive wall of Rock Crunch, to one of Mesa's most vocal, harmonically rich and gain-laden high-gain channels ever, the Triple Crown is aimed at Rock's high-gain throne! Experience a new generation of Rock Royalty - The Triple Crown TC-50!

YOUR CHOICE OF PUNCH. EL34, 6L6, OR 6V6 POWER
Need versatility? The TC-50 features Mesa's handy BIAS SWITCH allowing you to swap the stock complement of EL34s with the fatter, rounder sounding 6L6. For those who want a warmer, rounder response and more easily attainable power clip, 6V6s can also be used in the EL34 setting with a direct swap over, creating a "Half-Power" scenario that exudes a more bubbly, vintage voice and creamier top end harmonic content.

Specs

- Build Location: Hand-Wired In Petaluma, CA with the World's Finest Materials
- Wattage: 50 Watts
- Power Tube Type: 2x Mesa EL-34 (or 6V6 or 6L6)
- Channels & Modes: 3 Channels / 2 Modes per Channel
- Mode Voicings / Styles:
- Ch. 1 = Normal (Clean) or Drive
- Ch. 2 = Normal (Modern Crunch) or Tight
- Ch. 3 = Normal (High-Gain) or Tight
- Graphic EQ / Reverb / FX / Solo: Reverb, FX Loop, Solo
- Footswitchable Functions: Ch. 1, 2, 3, Reverb, FX Loop & Solo
- Speaker(s) & Impedance: n/a
- Weight: 35 Lbs.
- Dimensions: 9 5/8" H x 22 3/4" W x 10 3/8" D
- Available Formats: Head, Rackmount & 1x12 Combo
- Amp Type: Tube
- Chassis Material: Aluminum
- Rectifier Type: Silicon Diodes
- Rectifier Tubes: n/a
- Variac Power Switch: n/a
- Preamp Tubes: 6x Mesa 12AX7, 1x Mesa 12AT7
- Power Amp Tubes: 2x Mesa EL-34 (or 6V6 or 6L6)
- Bias Switch for Alternate Power Tubes Types: Bias Select for EL-34/6V6 or 6L6
- Maintenance Free Fixed Bias: Yes
- Wattage(s) Quick Reference: 50 Watts
- Built-In Power Amp Attenuation: n/a
- Power Amp Details (Class & Wattage): Class A/B Power for exceptional power, tight punch and clarity - Produces 50 Watts of power
- Convection or Fan Cooling: Convection
- Number of Footswitchable Channels (or Modes): Three Channels
- Number of Style Modes: Six
- Number of Style Modes Per Channel: Two
- Types of Style Modes Per Channel:
- Ch. 1 = Normal (Clean) or Drive
- Ch. 2 = Normal (Crunch) or Tight
- Ch. 3 = Normal (High-Gain) or Tight
- Channel Controls: Each Channel features Independent 2-Position Style Mode Switch, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb (back panel), and Master Controls
- Graphic EQ and/or Contour: n/a
- Reverb / Effects & Bypass Options: Footswitchable, All-Tube, Short-Tank Spring Reverb with Independent Channel Controls (rear panel)
- Effects Loop & Bypass Options: Footswitchable, Fully Buffered Series Tube FX Loop
- Global Output Level Control: Yes (Over all channels)
- Global Solo Level Control & Bypassable Options: Yes (Over all channels)
- True-Bypass Options: n/a
- Tuner Output: n/a
- External Switching Jack Options and/or Midi: MIDI Switchable/Programmable via Control Change and Program Change messages, with 256 Preset Location (MIDI IN, MIDI Thru/Out, MIDI Channel & Store Switches) a[euro]" Controls Channels 1, 2, 3, Reverb, FX Loop & Solo
- Speaker Outputs: 8 Ohm / 4 Ohm Switch with Two Speaker Jacks
- Cabinet Simulation - Direct Live/Recording Output: Built-in MESA CabClone(TM) Cab Simulator Output featuring Closed Back, Open Back & Vintage Cabinet Simulations, Internal Amp Load, Headphone Output & Uncompensated Line (Slave) Output, Speaker On/Off & Ground/Lift Switches
- Headphone Output: Yes (see Cabinet Simulation for more information)
- Slave Output: Yes (Uncompensated Line Output works as Slave Out)

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Open Box (Very Good): Shipping Weight: 44 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 33 x 18 x 16 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 2.TC.BBC1