I had no idea THIS Tone was in a Dual Rectifier [did You?]

[@AlexVonCrank]

Mesa amps deserve their status as legendary tone machines. I just don’t like carrying them...

[@thehumblepundit9790]

One of the greatest amps ever made. And in the Fractals, the sound is just glorious. If you know how to tweak it. Tone wise, drop the MV, increase the output volume, and drop the Bass. Then tweak the Gain as you like. The trick to getting amazing tones out of the Mesas is the MV. Your tone is very bassy mostly because of your MV setting. If you drop that and increase the Gain you'll get the more traditional heavy tones most people know. As you drop the MV, you'll also notice the Bass response completely changes. Within the Fractal, I also mess with the output tone sliders. You can really shape the tone with those. Beautiful tone and playing as usual, brother!

[@picksalot1]

Rectifiers are awesome sounding Amps. I like that type of lead tone as well. I like the dynamic way they respond to picking and how powerful they sound. I hope you get a chance to explore the clean tones.

[@janschepenaar]

awesome thought, works good on my dual rect. Never thought i'd be able to pull of Eric Johnson stuff on a recto without additional drive pedals.

[@russelltaylor3102]

I’ve used them for 20 yrs, i have two in rotation, matched with a Mesa 2x12. I use this for EVERYTHING live ( except outdoor when i go nuts with a 4x12), loaded with el34’s which inmho offer more tone options than the usual 6l6’s. I get every sound imaginable from this set up. The clean channel takes pedals sooo well and gives you many options via pedals, for example i have a Moller T Rex overdrive for country and jangly or biting clean sounds, and also a Boss Harmoniser with a Revv Distortion for bigger rock sounds. The Harmoniser likes dirt before it not after - the secret to using this pedal! The two drive channels are set up for ac/dc style drive and full on head melt respectively. I can do any gig with this amp, and cover any style from smooth jazz to Slipknot and beyond. Just delay in the parallel loop and chorus and Wah out front - I’ve found the best tone this way. Matched with certain guitars etc, in my case with alnico EMG’s to cut out rf noise in dodgy venues - i’m in heaven every night. But a lot of people dont realise how versatile the Dual Recs are, like most tone, you just need to spend time finding your mojo with it, all amps are the same. Also volume is not an issue they perform extremely well at lower volumes as high, although obviously theres a point where maybe an acoustic guitar may have been a better option 🤣- which is my solution when someone rings and says “ it’s a quiet gig” - its an acoustic night so! Long comment sorry, but hope it helps……….

[@tossedpenny]

It reminds me of and seems a slightly reminiscent tone of EJ's sound on the song Gem. Love that tone, smooth and not overly fuzzy.

[@bryancollins6796]

Awesome sound! Love that tone.

[@thesandman775]

Insanely smooth playing. Nice vid.

[@Rael0505]

Amazing sounds

[@carlterrore4557]

I couldn't believe it myself the first time I played one and now the rectoverb is the only tube amp I own now. The clean is amazing and with the EQ it can cover a bunch of different "clean" tones, the pushed clean is one of my favorites and of course the vintage and modern OD channels cover Marshally goodness to the rectifier sound, and it has a 2 channel spring reverb. I don't play in a metal band but do at home so I never even considered one but after trying it I was beyond surprised.

[@timguntz3119]

The rectifiers are so versatile. I generally prefer them to the Mark series. One of my favorite all time amps is the Rectoverb 25 combo. The clean and pushed cleans sounds are really really lovely.

[@zacharyoliver1325]

That Mesa rectifier sound (I have a triple), especially when using the tube rectification and lower gain settings in the higher gain channels with single coils, is really close to the fuzz face tone I get with my fuzz face into a 5E3.

[@tonepilot]

Pretty neat. I never realized this either and I’ve played through a few of them.

[@boatfaceslim9005]

Beautiful playing (y)

[@AirPoet-oz2wc]

very versatile amplifier, Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac from the 90s on uses a Duel Rectifier to.

[@azzazelo]

Sounds great

[@JasonMcGuffin]

I've used a Single Rectifier for years in Hillsong/Bethel/etc worship music.

[@dustinscott5628]

The secret to that sound is if you turn the treble all the way off it pushes the mids, rectifiers are very strange amps to dial

[@jeffoberleguitar]

they really are weird to adjust and dial in. i'm still getting used to the roadster i have - only been playing it for a few months...i've always had marshalls.

[@khai_nomore8613]

It's fuzzy tones at high gain almost similar to the Orange Rocker verb.

[@PearHellforge]

no overdrive pedals were harmed in the making of this video

[@eliastorres4461]

I've got a triple rectifier, always been shocked at how incredible the cleans sound for an amp known only for it's metal tone

[@Shmoo0fDoom72]

Please stop Jonathan!!! Your gear videos are driving up used amp prices!! I looked for a Bogner alchemist combo or head and they are NOT cheap anymore 😂😂 And now I can just forget about owning any Single Dual, or Triple Rectifier amp in any configuration with this video 😁🤣😅 But seriously brother, please please keep being awesome and send me your lessons page or rates becuz I absolutely love your phrasing and note choice, and your medium speed controlled shreddy bits are just killer man 💯! Great video brother thank you!

[@jimbeaux4988]

I have a Mark 2b and there is a boost switch which I never used because...well..it always sounded like a fuzz pedal. I'm going to have to back and explore that with those tone settings. The exact opposite of what I normally use by the way.

[@simonm3889]

I have some fantastic tones from my ‘reborn’ rectifier using CH1 in pushed mode with tube rectifier selected on spongy setting. Worth a shot with the Road King as that has so many switches and knobs to tinker with.

[@t.sewell1513]

Honestly, if you really sit and take the time with this amp without any pedals…..you will discover some of the most incredible tones you’ve ever heard. There is nothing quite like a Mesa Rectifier. These amps are absolute Legend! By the way…your playing is excellent.

[@christopherosborne7174]

Would set my series 1 rectoverb similar to this with an overdrive in front to clear up the bottom a bit. Very Eric Johnsonish kind of tones can be gotten from some of the rectifiers. Roadkings, Tremoverb, Roadster, & series 1 Rectoverb tend to be warmer/less aggressively voiced and are great for this kind of tone. Not surprising considering the very smooth tone John Petrucci got from the Road King.

[@marxug1]

👍 for the Rectoverb. On the 10-watt setting the sag is a beaut.

[@danysujith2165]

Yes I did, because I've used this in church ..and it's fantastic.. isn't it?

[@johnnathancordy]

It's wild isn't it!!! Totally not what I think of when someone says "Rectifier"

[@Shmoo0fDoom72]

Jonathan are you a church shredder or what? Hmu with that #GodShred yo!

[@progpogs]

A dual rec in church.. damn I didn't know jesus was so lit

[@scottyldavis]

Hey could you do a video of the settings on the helix stomp for this rectifier tone?

[@thehumblepundit9790]

One of the reasons I didn't gel with the HX Stomp was that I found the high gain tones really lacking. Especially with the Mesa models. You want amazing Mesa tones? Get a Fractal FM3. They'll blow you away.

[@optimus3305]

Definitely hear the Satch in your playing, tasteful without copying like SRV copycats, I always considered Satch kinda metal boogie meets melody madness, love it.

[@JoePariseauMusic]

I wonder if the Pod Go can reproduce this tone.

[@Turboy65]

The Rectos are very versatile but made their mark in metal. However they'll do any style. Jazz, blues, rock of any description....I've had a few Rectos and will probably get another one.

[@ksharpe10]

The WIZARD turned it into a Dumblist/plexi or DumPlex amp. Could that be a ThING as John would say??

[@guitajazz1979]

Qual o nome desse preset no pack?

[@The_Weeezard]

I think you can read in the manual that after 12h the sound becomes fuzzy and you need to be aware of that to tame it. You did it in a very interesting way!

[@dejct]

Oh man that a killer tone! :D Is it worth making a preset video about or is pretty straight forward? Cheers :D

[@rockstarjazzcat]

Welcome to the tread plate club sir. 😎🤘🏼

[@rockstarjazzcat]

It’s a great foundation for the Holdsworthian lower mid lead growl. Like many, I was drawn to pre gain eq IIc+ yellow tones, but the rectifiers do a thing for sure.

[@TheGooseChaseMusic]

That's a cool tone. Literally I have only ever known the Rectifier as "METAL 000000000 PALM MUTE GO BRRR" haha

[@planzed463]

Awesome tone man, love it! My understanding is that rectifiers give you options for bold or sag... which setting did you use?

[@riverstone5994]

Kind of sounds like Eric Johnson. Surprising that is a good sound

[@waytospergtherebro]

I had no idea I was supposed to care what you know.

[@dhekke]

Hey John, thank you very much for the tip. I'm spending my morning trying to make my Mini-Recto sound like that. Getting close. Out of curiosity, which cab are you using for the sound here, and how are you recording the Road King?

[@revzone3544]

Huge headroom ...

[@optimus3305]

And some Eric Johnson in there

[@progressivelibertarian2570]

Rectifier sticks out of a mix in a very 3d way.

[@pagl3120]

I think buckethead use this amp, very nice sound

[@ragebait988]

Now try a Peavey JSX with 6l6’s ;)

[@afterstars]

I have no one with 6L6s as well as a triple recto and the JSX holds its weight especially for the price

[@dividedbytimestudios]

I believe it, that’s a very muddy tone, and that’s what those amps are with out any help

[@thehumblepundit9790]

Not true, even a little. You just have to know how to get your settings right.

[@letch1529]

yaaa, sounds a boogie.