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MESA/BOOGIE RE-INTRODUCES THE 

90s TRIPLE RECTIFIER SOLO HEAD

LIMITED RUN AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE ONMESABOOGIE.COM

MESA/Boogie brings back the amp that has dominated and reinvented the sound of modern rock and heavy music for more than 33 years

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NASHVILLE, TN — MESA/Boogie is proud to introduce the 90s Triple Rectifier® Solo Head, the high-power sibling to the legendary Dual Rectifier® and one of the most influential amplifiers in modern guitar history. Since its original release in 1992, the Rectifier family has dominated—and in many ways reinvented—the sound of rock and heavy music, powering walls of crushing high gain for detuned crunch rhythms and bass lines that became the soundtrack for a generation. Now, more than three decades later, and on the heels of the 90s 2Channel Dual Rectifier’s return to production, MESA reintroduces the mighty Triple Rectifier: the model that’s always been perfect for when excess is barely enough. The MESA/Boogie 90s Triple Rectifier Solo Head is now available worldwide at authorized dealers and on MESA/Boogie.com.

Built in Petaluma, California, with the world’s finest materials, the 90s Triple Rectifier delivers the layered harmonics, tight low end, and percussive mid hit that defined the original 90s build—now in a solid new construction backed by MESA’s comprehensive five-year warranty. 

This limited run is dressed in one of the most popular Custom Configured options: a blackout aesthetic. With a blackout chassis, black Speed knobs, and black Diamond Plate, this most powerful of Rectifiers looks as menacing as it sounds. Around back, a wall of glowing glass—created by the additional rectifier and power tubes—forewarns of the sonic impact about to be unleashed with a flick of the Standby switch, reaffirming the Triple Rectifier’s status as a bona fide rock icon built in the same tradition of craftsmanship that produced the first run of Triple Recs over 30 years ago.

“Following the excitement around last year’s Chrome edition of the ’90s Dual and Triple Rectifier Solo Heads, we wanted to honor one of the most iconic Custom Dress options in our history with a limited run of stealth-inspired ‘Blackout’ Triple Rectifiers,” says Doug West, Director of Tone Lab for Gibson Amplifiers and MESA/Boogie.

“These coveted heads feature the original black chassis, replacing the polished aluminum diamond plate and grille vent with black anodized versions, and swapping chrome speed knobs for sleek black ones. Back in the 90s, these upscale, blacked-out models dominated stages behind some of the biggest names in rock. Today, finding one on the pre-owned market usually means heavy wear from years of touring—so this is a rare chance to own one in pristine, brand-new condition.

Built in limited quantities, these amps are for players who dream of owning a true icon. The Triple Rectifier remains one of the most sonically and stylistically impactful amps we’ve ever created, and revisiting it in this beloved Custom Dress option is inspiring for us. It reflects our design, where instruments look as impressive as they sound and sound as impressive as they look. That’s exactly what these limited-run Triple Rectifiers deliver.”

MESA/Boogie 90s Triple Rectifier Solo Head.

At its core, the 90s Triple Rectifier is a 150-watt, Class A/B, all-tube head running 6x MESA 6L6 power tubes, with a maintenance-free fixed-bias design and a bias switch that supports alternate power tube types (6L6 or EL34). It features three 5U4GB rectifier tubes and selectable Tube or Silicon Diode rectification, alongside a two-position BOLD/SPONGY power switch to tailor feel and response. Cooling is handled by a fan, and the rear panel includes speaker outputs of 8 Ohm x2, 4 Ohm x2, and 16 Ohm x1, plus a Slave Output for expanded routing options.

Two fully independent channels deliver classic 2-channel Rectifier flexibility with Channel Style/Cloning voicing options and independent Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence, and Master controls on each channel. Channel 1 “Orange” (LED) offers Clean or Variable High Gain (“Vintage”) modes, and with the Channel Style/Cloning switch, can also be set to Modern High Gain (“Red”). Channel 2 “Red” (LED) offers Vintage High Gain mode, and with the Channel Style/Cloning switch, it can also be set to Variable “Vintage” High Gain (“Orange”). A tube-driven, series FX loop is on board, with a global output level control active when the loop is engaged, and external switching supports Channel and Loop control. Footswitching is handled by a compact, 1-button footswitch for Channel 1/2 switching.

The 90s Triple Rectifier is available in head format and measures 10” H x 25 ½” W x 9 7/8” D (25.4 cm H x 64.77 cm W x 24.77 cm D), weighing 48.6 lbs. (22.04 kg). The chassis is steel, and cabinet construction utilizes marine-grade Baltic birch, finished in Black Bronco vinyl with a black Diamond Plate grille, black chassis, black handle, and leather corners; a fitted slipcover is included for protection on the road.

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MESA/Boogie 90s Triple Rectifier Solo Head.

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