Can we just get Fluff a signature Mesa already? Call it a Beardlander or a Rev Fluff.
@XENO33311 ай бұрын
😂 Definitely time for one.
@ThyFinalPain11 ай бұрын
@@XENO333 What about a Baldlander?
@XENO33311 ай бұрын
Sounds good to me! 😄
@ThyFinalPain11 ай бұрын
@@XENO333 😂
@patriknessboLemoran11 ай бұрын
Haha not even hetfield have one. But that would be awesome
@DarkPlaysThingsАй бұрын
As an owner of a late 2000 3 channel dual rectifier I 100% agree. Those early revisions are some of the most awesome underrated amps.
@russellmedeiros792711 ай бұрын
Ah the good ol' OG 3 channel. I worked at boogie (for 13 years) building those right when they launched. Built 500 Duals, 500 Triples, then 500 Duals. Took us like a month and a half to building them all. I saw them in my sleep.
@berthazlewoodАй бұрын
I have a 2003 dual rectifier three channel. The serial number is 33,681. Do you know which revision I have?
@misterjmorgan8 күн бұрын
@@berthazlewood Curious - how do you know it's a 2003?
@berthazlewood7 күн бұрын
@@misterjmorgan I called Mesa with my serial number and they told me the production date was 8/6/03.
@Turbo-D11 ай бұрын
the best rectifier is still the roadster for me, cheers 🎸🎸
@brandonwilcox931611 ай бұрын
3channel rectifier prices bout to double on reverb by the end of the day.
@Turbo-D11 ай бұрын
This is exactly how commercial hype is used to drive up prices
@metalafjamtracks907211 ай бұрын
I have a 3 channel Dual that i bought in early 2001 that I absolutely love. Always wondered why you had a sour taste about the 3 channel versions when mine sounds amazing. Always just chalked it up to personal preference and a little bit of the "purist" vibe.
@BLAZINGwaffle5611 ай бұрын
Now i wanna see this mic'd up to the same cab as a different revision with a blind a-b test
@woodward_alan11 ай бұрын
Yes!
@simonr987011 ай бұрын
I bought a use 1997 T-Recto 150W Rev. G for 600$ a few years back, best purchase I ever made, that thing is awesome.
@agufish11 ай бұрын
I love it when you talk nerdy Rectifier to me bb 😘
@jimmiethompson363711 ай бұрын
I have a 2001 3 channel Dual Rec and it’s just an amazing amp. It was my main amp until I finally got a Mark V last year. But I still break out that DR every once and a while. Just tone for days!
@FeelShameJay11 ай бұрын
Man i just love the rectifier aesthetic, so damn cool!
@mattrobinson2211 ай бұрын
Interesting you say this. The best amp I’ve ever owned was a 4 channel roadster which was in the rectifier lineup. No fizz. Creamy mids, and low end that would beat the hell out of you. These came out after the 3 channel rectos and it really feels like they nailed it with that model.
@snapascrew11 ай бұрын
Yes me too. Shhh 🤫
@vikingmike813910 ай бұрын
I own a Circa 2004 Serial No# 43XXX series Triple Rectifier, I absolutely love that amp. That amp slays like hand forged steel razor sharp. At a colossal 150 Watts of colosseum power, it 'may' be what would be known to guitar players as 'fizzy'. I use it with two sixteen (16) Ohm cabs, an EVH 5150 'Stealth' cab, and a Marshall 1960 Lead cab loaded with two Mesa V30's and two Celestion G12H Creamback 75-watt speakers X-pattern with a Dr Z 'Air Brake' attenuator. In the loop is an MXR 'Echo Plex' and a Boss 'Dimension C WAZA' with an old Electro Harmonix 'Black Finger' tube compressor with NOS tubes in the front end. The T-Rec has a couple of choice NOS 12ax7's in [its] preamp too. Almost cranked (within reason), full 6L6 power with NOS GE tube rectifiers engaged, unbelievable power and response. Super duty sensitive and projects everything and then some in a cool way. Tight thunderous bottom end, gut kickin' mids and razor-sharp upper register. Just pleasantly smooth. No 'fizz' whatsoever. Pro amp. Thanks for the video, Cheers!
@lordovthorn274711 ай бұрын
I got the same exact revision of your Triple Rec and I looooooove that amp I love my 3 channel Tri Rec
@RezqRabbitVT11 ай бұрын
Hey fluff! Everyone talks about the dual and triple rectifier, but could we get a history lesson on the single rectifier? I feel like the single rectifier is the red headed step child of the rectos, even though they sound awesome and even a bit different than their bigger brothers and personally, I love mine ^-^
@nashjeffers11 ай бұрын
I don't think he's too fond of them things
@mikefoster542311 ай бұрын
Cool, well this explains why my DR seems to sound better than everyone else's i've heard! It sat unused for a number of years but it's recently made its way back into my live rig and i'm really enjoying playing it lately. It has all of the telltale signs of an early rev that Fluff describes here, but I haven't been able to locate the serial number plate to verify exactly. I didn't have the tools to take the chassis out of the headshell at my last band practice so i'll have to do that next time. The output transformer has a SN of 16620 so i'm guessing that's one of the leftovers from the 2ch models... Anyways, thanks for making my DR slightly more desirable hehe
@anandgarde1311 ай бұрын
Might have to give one of these early versions a try if I can find one, but my MultiWatt Triple is my favorite amp
@Hagstrom4ever11 ай бұрын
My first Recto, mine was a Dual.
@strydersound11 ай бұрын
YAAAAAASSSS! I loved my 02/03 the channel and love my 2018. That fizziness is very noticeable though!
@SeePayne8111 ай бұрын
Now I'm really kicking myself in the butt. I bought a 3 channel triple rec sometime in 2001 and traded it for some different gear in 2013. That amp was a beast and I'm regretting getting rid of it even more now
@evanlundgren30393 ай бұрын
Dude thanks to you I figured out my dual rec solo 3 channel revC #R-017530. It also has a cork front panel and matching leather corners and handle, even the black leather looks to be a smoother black leather. Also str440 6l6gc which I was stoked to see. I'm sure this amp has been seen around over the years. It's my first However and I dig it. Gotta send you a photo. 😂🤘
@SluggerStark11 ай бұрын
An old bandmate grabbed one these early 3 channels Triple Recs brand new in 2000 when they first rolled out. Sounded pretty similar to my Rev G I was using at the time. That said, I never really loved my Rev G either and my VHT Pittbull absolutely obliterated it when I aquired that amp. No way i pay the prices the G's are now commanding. They are like F's were pre-covid.
@xiwiwix11 ай бұрын
Now the amp nerds have a new "pre-500" to chase. Hi, I'm Amp Nerds, nice to meacha!
@Carepackage6511 ай бұрын
And now we watch them go up in price 😂
@Starch1b2c3d4a11 ай бұрын
All good, until you realize the multiwatt is the best sounding recto
@SluggerStark11 ай бұрын
Absolutely. A multi-watt is probably the best Recto I have played; I think it is as good as the Rev F's I have played for sure and better than any Rev G's (I have owned 2) and 3 channel Recs.
@crazy.scorpio11 ай бұрын
agree!
@hyperbolekid11 ай бұрын
Nah
@BigLenny.11 ай бұрын
it never made any sense to me that mesa boogie just downgraded the sound of the early two channel and 3 channel rectifier with every newer revision 🤷♂
@RobinErhage11 ай бұрын
I have a multi watt dual rectifier from 2011, has there been any changes or is it the same as 2023?
@guitarnerd_luke11 ай бұрын
Got an very early Rev G with small logo. Had a early 3 channel (171xx) in the past and liked it too. But I would choose the multi watt over the 3 channel. After some years with rectifiers I can get my sound with probably all of them....with my Les Paul Customs and a good Mesa 4x12.
@YnviJorava4 ай бұрын
Riffs, Beards, Gear and Triple Advertisementifier!!! I used to like this channel a lot.
@harshtruth914811 ай бұрын
That opening riff I swear sounded like it was boosted or overdriven.
@laurentduca478811 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this great video ! Do you think beside "classical" Dual and Triple, you could also cover Road King and Roadster history ? Thank you !
@PuttinOnTheRiffs11 ай бұрын
This is some great info dude! I’ll be on the lookout
@brotherdoom240611 ай бұрын
I recorded a lead on my band’s first single with a triple rec. idk why anyone would give it hate, it sounds great for leads.
@zunk44356 ай бұрын
oh my gosh i have been following and documenting a lot of these! i did not even see this. I have a Rev E 3Ch2rec lol, serial in the 35k
@goodgriefitssimon11 ай бұрын
I thought the only good 3 channel Rectifiers were the Multi Watts ?! No Multi Watt, no likey! My Multi Watt sounds tighter than even the 4 channel Road Kings and Roadsters I tried.
@ja530411 ай бұрын
Was it ever documented about the supposed changes in production that creates this tone myth between the first 1000 vs the rest? FLUFF. Please do a comparison vid on early 2000’s dual rec heads VS the elusive 2010’s and up MULTI WATT 🙏🏽 thanks!!
@brandonwilcox931611 ай бұрын
There are documented revisions. If you open the amps up there’s also a mark on the board that indicates what revision it is.
@ohhhthatsjamesАй бұрын
I just want the guitar tone he used to write that intro riff
@Nizodizo11 ай бұрын
looks like a cool amp but I just need a low watt tube amp and have always been good to go.
@micahwatz11488 ай бұрын
I have an 08-09 I think, with the script around the solo. The thing sounds great. Heres a secret tip for ya tho...orange channel.
@timmyd75911 ай бұрын
Excellent information. 🤘🏼😎🍺
@operationkickass104911 ай бұрын
Great, now these are gonna skyrocket in price
@opt12312311 ай бұрын
Yeah - I picked up a Rev C+ and it's a flub and fizz machine. Easy to mod to a early recto circuit though, that transforms it
@snapascrew11 ай бұрын
Dang that’s the 2nd revision and already a mess? Lol
@deadcenterarts2910 ай бұрын
In my experience the Rev c+ just needs a good boost and it sounds tight and amazing
@ookookook11 ай бұрын
If I’m being honest, throw a TS9 in front and goof with the EQ and I can’t tell a difference. The difference is in the newer serial loops, otherwise are trash (the loops not the amp lol)
@thebostonguitarist788611 ай бұрын
I have a love & hate relationship with Mesa. On the one hand the Recto is my favorite amp of all time and second to none. On the other, I dislike Mesa's abysmal circuit-board layouts. Poor quality combined with contempt from the "tech" community really highlights the flaws that are often rejected by qualified techs for servicing. Often I hear "I don't work on Mesa boogies" by many amp techs who have backlogs of work from clientele. My hope is that Mesa can transition from this and start by building quality products for their customers. I really hope someone influential like you Fluff can convince them to revise a new Rectifier with more robust circuitry & earlier tone. It would be cool if it was your own signature model or some type of partnership that could develop. A lot of players from our generation would really appreciate it immensely! Just my 2 cents!🤘🤘🤘
@andrewlundberg63522 ай бұрын
I have R167xx I had purchased because of this video. What tubes are folks using ?
@gearheadroom11 ай бұрын
Nice FLuff now you need to update the mesa webpage about DR, will be nice!
@Spider._.dust_music11 ай бұрын
My 3chn black face rev G sounds killer. Lots of low end. Can you do a video comparing early to late rev🤘
@nickolasgough852911 ай бұрын
Triple Rec!!! 😆🤘🔥
@OfficialSNMvids11 ай бұрын
Great now all the 3ch Rectos are about to go up in price ;)
@nicklehman39847 ай бұрын
So what's different in the circuit on the later 3 channels? I have a rev g triple that sounds amazing, my buddy had a 3 channel that sounded about 95% the same after getting it dialed, but I have no idea what the serial number was
@godofrock5011 ай бұрын
I got super lucky and snagged a voodoo modded rev D triple rec for 900 bucks at guitar center a few years ago
@rolfamundsen23011 ай бұрын
I suppose this applies to both dual and triple rectos? I have a three channel, non-multiwatt Dual Rectifier (R-029182) in my studio. At some point its made its way to Norway even though its an American amp (with 120V). I have gotten a lot of praise for it from people who have used it saying it sounds good. From what I know that model is known for being one of the most aggressive versions of the recto (even running with EL34s from the previous owner). Although mine's serial is far from the 16k-mark, I would love to hear some shootouts 😄
@octaviomiranda31167 ай бұрын
My Dual Rectifier is serial number 17257, I would discribe it as dark voiced. Have you considered to make a video camparing it with a 2 channel rectifier?
@charlesrocks11 ай бұрын
Ch 1 Lonestar Clean Ch 2 Mesa Mark IV and Ch 3 Recto on a 90 watt Simul-Class power section. This would be the best amp ever.
@UncleBensRice11 ай бұрын
A Mesa Traixis with the Recto board is pretty much what you described there. Just pair it up with a 2:90 power amp.
@GuitarGuy464711 ай бұрын
How challenging would it be for Mesa to make a Duel or Triple Rec with the ability to have multiple voicings or a way to change between revisions?
@JackStolz11 ай бұрын
They already claim that the different modes (raw, vintage, modern) cover those bases, despite them not really sounding like they are
@barry304511 ай бұрын
Prices for these amp just went crazzzaaayyy 😅
@marcuskohlquist767611 ай бұрын
Hi Fluff, what about Roadking II. Any extra info on them ?? 😀
@TheDeedeeFiles11 ай бұрын
Awesome amp
@berthazlewoodАй бұрын
I have a 2003 dual rectifier three channel. My serial number is 33,681. Would you have any idea which revision I have?
@johnnyblacklung939311 ай бұрын
I have 016950, bought it cheap a few years ago with the voodoo labs mod my tech says its just a distortion mod sounds good too me.
@johnnyblacklung939311 ай бұрын
Also thank you for what you do enjoy all of it cheers 🍻
@smokebillowin9 ай бұрын
I got r-033666 and I can't tell if i love or hate it
@woodward_alan11 ай бұрын
Lets hear an A/B with same settings and cab!
@RossFlow11 ай бұрын
There goes early 3ch prices…
@davidmckelvey260111 ай бұрын
I swear Fluff hasn't aged in twelve years.
@6slayer6sam6211 ай бұрын
Will you ever do anything with the single rectifiers? Sonic drive studio has featured his gen1, and kyle has had a gen2. Biased gen1 owner here. Would like to hear fluff's take. Only heard you mention them on another channel during an interview.
@AutopsySuiteable11 ай бұрын
Any love or knowledge you can share about the single recto?
@RhombusZero11 ай бұрын
I think Tremonti's are modded by Trace Davis of Voodoo Amps
@tommilitello19810 ай бұрын
It’s ironic how hundreds of people all seem to have the “best” Mesa boogie that sounds better than everyone lmao
@RiffsAndBeards10 ай бұрын
I said one of the best I had played. Big difference.
@willkay497411 ай бұрын
What do you think is driving the apparent decline in sound quality? Mesa's reputation as i understand it is to chase after tone regardless of the cost or amount of time spent in R&D. I hear nothing but good things about the rest of their amp line, why would they let such an iconic amp get worse over time?
@patriknessboLemoran11 ай бұрын
Fluff. When are u gonna review the single rec ?
@gearwalker89Ай бұрын
Can anyone tell me when mine were manufactured/Revisions? My Triple Rec - R-031754 My Dual Rec - R-021574 ✌️
@troyredford1498 ай бұрын
Hey Fluff! I recently got one of those triple rectifier rev C's and it's freaking awesome! Unfortunately no footswitch and can't seem to find them anywhere. Is there another 5 button pedal I can use? Also any recommendations for a cab? I'm stuck between the traditional and oversized but leaning towards the oversized cab but is there really a difference?
@RiffsAndBeards8 ай бұрын
Mesa sell them right on the website my guy! (They look way better than the OG ones)
@troyredford1498 ай бұрын
@@RiffsAndBeards Awesome! Thank you!
@user-or6hg9rq7h11 ай бұрын
What about 2ch triple rectifier with 16xxx serial? Are these also good?
@imdartson367911 ай бұрын
It’s depressing that I can’t buy a new rectifier and get the goods.
@marcoszaldivar164610 ай бұрын
what a shame for companys like mesa,peavey,marshall,so you spend 3000 dollar in an amp,that you think gonna be the amp of your life,but wait the 3 grands are not enough to get the tone youre looking for,yo also need to be lucky to get one that sounds good,and not fizzy,flubby and sterile,what the hell,where can i buy a small amount of luck before i buy an 3000 grands amp
@TheLesgumes5 ай бұрын
I don’t get all this hype about revisions making the amp worse, maybe not to your liking but not worse. There would be no logic to make products worse, sound is subjective to the listener and the more recent versions just sound more modern which many will like. .
@Burnt_Gerbil11 ай бұрын
Not impressed with that Rectifier sound. Your recordings anyway. It sounds nothing like it does in the room.