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April 17. 2026
Buying Guide: Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Series Amplifiers
Your ticket to modern rock tone
One of the guitar world's most popular amps since its inception in the early '90s, the Mesa/Boogie Rectifier quickly found its way into the rigs of some of the biggest rock, metal, and punk artists -- meaning, if you like heavy music, you've definitely heard a Recto. Boasting non-stop production since their release, Rectifiers are still the go-to choice for high-gain connoisseurs. From the iconic Dual Rectos, to the more recently released Badlander, Rectifiers perform to the highest degree, no matter your style.
Which Rectifier amp is right for you? Check out our Buying Guide to discover your flavor of super-saturated nirvana.
Dual Rectifier
The OG Rectos on the block. With their unmistakable diamond-plated grills and snarling overdriven tones, the Dual Rectifier amps ushered in a new era of modern rock guitar in the 1990s. And with their multi-channel capability and tank-like construction, these amps are still employed by top touring artists the world over.
• Channels 2 & 3 = Raw, Vintage High Gain, or Modern High Gain
• Preamp Tubes: 5x Mesa 12AX7
•Power Amp Tubes: 4x Mesa 6L6 (or EL-34)
Three channels with multiple voicings each:
• Channel 1 = Clean or Pushed• Channels 2 & 3 = Raw, Vintage High Gain, or Modern High Gain
Multi-Watt Channel Assignable Variable Power:
• 100 or 50 wattsTube Complement:
• Rectifier Tubes: 2x Mesa 5U4• Preamp Tubes: 5x Mesa 12AX7
•Power Amp Tubes: 4x Mesa 6L6 (or EL-34)
Bias Select to accommodate either EL-34 or 6L6 power tubes
Badlander
Mesa/Boogie invites you to experience the unforgiving and punishing tone of the Badlands. This supercharged Recto offers players two identical channels with which to fine-tune some impeccable tone. Perfect for any gig, the Badlander also shines in the studio thanks to Cab Clone IR technology and multiple power settings.
• Badlander 50: 50 or 20 Watts
• Badlander 100: 100, 50 or 20 Watts
- Preamp Tubes: 5x Mesa 12AX7
- Power Amp Tubes: 2x Mesa EL-84
• Badlander 50:
- Preamp Tubes: 5x Mesa 12AX7
- Power Amp Tubes: 2x Mesa EL-34
• Badlander 100:
- Preamp Tubes: 5x Mesa 12AX7
- Power Amp Tubes: 4x Mesa EL-34
Two identical channels:
• Channels 1 & 2 voicings = Clean, Crunch, CrushMulti-Watt Channel Assignable Variable Power:
• Badlander 25: 25 or 10 Watts• Badlander 50: 50 or 20 Watts
• Badlander 100: 100, 50 or 20 Watts
Tube Complement:
• Badlander 25:- Preamp Tubes: 5x Mesa 12AX7
- Power Amp Tubes: 2x Mesa EL-84
• Badlander 50:
- Preamp Tubes: 5x Mesa 12AX7
- Power Amp Tubes: 2x Mesa EL-34
• Badlander 100:
- Preamp Tubes: 5x Mesa 12AX7
- Power Amp Tubes: 4x Mesa EL-34