Mesa Dual Rectifier - 5 Killer Tones

[@axepackermusic8636]

I did not know that you could find so many crappy sounds with all that gear.

[@ronniecoffey9945]

go back to mommy's basement with your action figures douche packer, if you don't like it, just move on

[@ronniecoffey9945]

@@bmark7951 your mom likes it, haha axe packer?? that's a very queer name !! axepack music ?? haha but i guess you stick up for the packer boys huh LMAO!

[@joeydego2]

lol at the fact this post is pinned

[@GearGasms]

Glad we are talking about banging B Mark’s mom and packing Axepackers Axehole and not the tones!

[@testifone4215]

The recto craps out no matter what, Leon is a good player nonetheless very classy riffs

[@saarangnarayan123]

3:00 Who would've thought that a MESA would one day produce tones like these? Just goes to show how much one can achieve with the right settings and the right amount of experimentation.

[@LeonTodd]

Speaker choice too, huge factor!

[@AlexMessanoMusic]

The rectifier's cleans are so gorgeous!

[@LeonTodd]

The Fender DNA shows through

[@hrsey71]

my dual rec was no longer a one trick pony once I started turning knobs and flipping switches. now I can get crunchy Marshall tones, hard rock/metal tones and nice blues tones. actually these days I rarely use the red channel

[@RikkiRockit05]

Holy cow. Thank you so much for this video. I’ve owned a recto since early 2000s and knew it was based on a fender circuit. I read the manual like a bible and was looking to get fender-esque tones on the clean channel since I’m older now (kids don’t like the heavy) and it just seemed like nu-metal clean was all it was capable of. I do have other amps that took the limelight for years and now this boosted my recto back on top. I was dialing in along with the video and MY GOD. Eternally grateful.

[@timzuch4212]

Great video/tones. I love all the comments & replies from Marshall “heads”, hating on Mesa’s sound. I am certainly biased (all puns intended), but since hearing a Mark iii in 1987, I find tones I want pretty quickly. I foolishly bought into JCM mania, and owned three before remembering the Mesa sounds. Sold all Marshall’s, and bought a Trem-o-verb in 97. 22 years later... still ‘0’ regrets.

[@LeonTodd]

It's like walking into McDonalds and exclaiming "well this isn't Burger King!".

[@BigTyronie]

Who in their right mind doesnt love mesas and marshalls?

[@timzuch4212]

@@BigTyronie Very true. I just didn’t get the right Marshall, for me.

[@guitarmeistro1]

Great job as always Leon, Dual Rec's and all Boogies are super versatile if you take the time to dig into them. Two things I've realized after owning Boogies for 20 years: 1) Read the manual and 2) Forget everything you think you know about how to set your EQ

[@tylersaltmarsh9025]

What are the best ways to eq a dual rec?

[@felinekaiju4517]

Too right. lol. I just bought a 3 channel Tri Rec and wow, she's quite versatile, but I've had to really sit down and spend days messing with settings. She's a fun amp. But I think my neighbours hate me. lol

[@michaelpetrino4261]

So true! I bought a used Dual Rec Roadster last year and it took me so much time to get to know. And now that I have a decent grasp, I can get just about any sound out of it.

[@DanielCleves]

Thanks for showcasing the tone on 7:07. Absolutely loved it! I never thought you could get tones like that out of a dual rec. Cheers man!

[@rec99cts27]

Just got my hand on a ‘99 Rectifier rev G in really good condition and that amp is gold to me! Always dreamed of those when I was a teen

[@LeonTodd]

That's awesome, what cab are you using it with?

[@rec99cts27]

Leon Todd It’s a Mesa 2 x 12 with V30,s Can’t go wrong with those 👍 Awesome video by the way!

[@LeonTodd]

i've got the compact Recto 2x12 and with a V30/T75 combo - love it!

[@LucaMilierimusic]

Wow! Loads of versatility! Really interesting vid! Thx Leon!

[@billyhughes9776]

Big Recto fan - all good usable tones there, helps that you're a good player as well. I have a Tremoverb from the 90's that I still enjoy -- very capable amp.

[@alcarnor2506]

Blade Runner + King Crimson = instant like. Great tones from the Recto! 👍🏻

[@firststep7750]

I never would've looked up Ragdoll's if you hadn't played an excerpt of it. Excellent music! Playing God just made my all time favourite song list.

[@joeydego2]

Played in a Def Leppard tribute band with a triple rec for a few years. Was able to get surprisingly appropriate tones from that amp.

[@williyG70]

Please tell me how to nail a Phil Collen sound (including. Pedals} with the Mesa and I ll send you Jackson Present! Please...

[@joeydego2]

@@williyG70 well for starters I used it paired with a TC electronic g system. The neunaber chroma chorus was excellent for the pretty stuff. I can’t say how it was dialed in because it’s been years since I fired that rig up.

[@billtrantos19]

Even though I never managed to get good tones out of my modelers using Recto amp sims, I really like your tone through either tube or sim versions. Your tone on "Back to Zero" is fantastic!

[@scottchamley181]

Chunk in drop C with a boost on, it's awesome!

[@OliverHeuschele]

I have the little brother --> mini rec 25. I love this amp. It's so versatile. Worth every cent. You can play super clean, marshall-ish crunsh and of course the typical Rectifier heavy stuff 🤘

[@LeonTodd]

There's so many great tones. The 25 punches well above it's weight.

[@ziggyz2958]

Good informative video. I have a Series 2 Single Rectifier that I originally bought to play some nu metal songs and I was really surprised when I found out how many different tones are available. Now I prefer the Vintage mode, which I think is similar to the orange channel mode on yours. Good point about the effect of different speakers/cabs. For metal I like my Mesa 2x12 Rectifier (V30) cab, but it doesn't sound that good when I want to play something lower gain. Luckily I have other cabs with C90's, V-Types, etc. for that. Agreed on the boost pedal. I always have one (OD808 or SD-1) in front.

[@petewelsh9978]

I love my 2 channel mk2 single rectifier. You can really push the 50watts! Recto clean tones are utterly amazing - sadly most owners never go there. I used to have a 3 ch dual too but sold it as it was nowhere compared to the single.

[@jackusflackus1]

Fan freakin tastic vid. Well put together and amazing playing. Very nice and wide range of display to the capability of this amp.

[@LeonTodd]

Thankyou!

[@bradhargis2261]

Used a 3 channel dual rec with my old cover band. We played everything from Kelly Clarkson to avenged sevenfold. It covered everything just fine. Clean channel, a mid gain channel for pop/rock, and the high gain modern red channel for the heavier harder rock. I loved it. The band isn't playing anymore so my dual rec is in my studio now, and play it almost every day. It's stopped my chasing for other amps.

[@LucasLeCompteMusic]

Wait, there are other tones out there besides Nu Metal???????

[@dionr1168]

Well, I think you can djent with these amps.

[@Jon_Tate]

Great job trying to cover all the bases with this amp- sweet riffs as well.

[@johnroberts838]

Hi mate, Brilliant Demo, What an Amp, Awesome!!! Take care.👍👍👍. Melbourne, Australia.

[@rec99cts27]

Hey Leon just bought your album Back to zero! Awesome 👍👍👍 One of the reason I bought it it’s because of your tone from your Rectifier Sounds so GOOD 😝 But the tunes are phenomenal too!

[@LeonTodd]

I spend so much time chatting about gear when music is what really makes me tick, so this means a lot to me. Thanks mate!

[@skubadoobie]

Don’t got a dual, but got a single rectoverb combo get some great tones out of it.

[@Turboy65]

My 3 channel dual rec gets pretty close to the tone of my vintage Marshalls when the voicing switch is set to vintage and the tone controls are set right. It's actually a pretty versatile amp.

[@philchevrier]

These are so much more versatile than they get creative for... mine isn’t going anywhere.

[@philchevrier]

*credit for*

[@kriscody3577]

I always played the vintage mode on all my rectos back in the day. It's a smooth Marshall/Bassman type sound. The feedback I got from people about the tone was how they liked how mine didn't sound like everyone else's DUAL REC, AFTER HEARING YOUR OPINION ON THE BOOGIE I THINK THAT'S THE MAGIC IN THE DUAL REC NOT THE RED.....

[@LeonTodd]

Long live orange!

[@cornelius5595]

I had a Mesa Mini Rectifier that I really enjoyed doing a modded Marshall sound on. Bass 0, Mids 10, everything else to taste; Fantastic little fire breather. I used to want to build a compact rack gear setup and was dying to get a hold of those old 2 channel rack mounted rectifiers after hearing that thing.

[@finchman7654]

i have the 3 channel non multiwatt version and used to use the red channel on modern but found at high volume it was killing my ears after a while. I now use the orange channel on modern and this takes away something in the high end that you can take away with eq on the red ch. Much better now at high volumes. Also i now cut 6db @4k on my helix after the mesas pre-amp and this is a revelation. I used to get ear fatigue whatever settings or amp i used,cab or guitar......i now dont and cutting that eq allows alot more low mid crunch and pick attack to come thru. give it a try

[@LeonTodd]

4k is the the ear killer!

[@InnerAnimate]

thanks for these videos bro , very helpful as always.

[@przemysawrajewski7357]

So cool ! Great tones man :)

[@podespault]

Amazing! You just saved me tons of money on heads!

[@Squidz66]

Yet again another great video Leon. Always look forward to watching your vids. Definitely required viewing for a guitarist. Was wondering if you’ve played a Mk iv? Would be great to see you do a video like this with the mighty Mark iv 😉 cheers

[@LeonTodd]

Hopefully soon. Played a MK V a while back and it melted my face, and I own a Triaxis/2:Fifty rig which is ace.

[@Squidz66]

@@LeonTodd I've owned them both too. But I believe.. they're no MKIV Notoriously difficult? Finniky? Brilliant! Challenge? I think you'll be up to it R2 give us your best!

[@TheActressAndBishop]

Loved this vid .. now yet another amp I want a lot ..

[@LeonTodd]

They're beasts!

[@williamking8684]

try the carvin v3 similar but more versatile

[@TheRosswise]

I have a 3-channel multiwatt Dual Recto. Once you get used to how the EQs work with the voicings, you would be suprised how many different tones you can get out of it.

[@LouisvilleRenaissanc]

Drop Gb or nuffin lol thank you for reviewing the Dual Rec and actually KNOWING HOW to dial it in. So many videos where a DR sounds awful these days. Mine has always sounded better than almost any other amp. But you GOTTA know how to dial it in and you GOTTA boost it. I'm using a maxon 808 and a palisades and end it with a compressor for low gain. No comp for high gain. Other amp is a Mark V. Cabs are a framus 4x12 with greenback 25s and other is an old Mesa cab with 4x12 v30s

[@BenBreard]

Trading my mid-late 90s dual rec for Fender Dual Professional was not the best move I ever made. This may be the first vid that makes me miss my old recto.

[@LeonTodd]

Older Recto's can still be found for decent prices which is nice. They're not as expensive as the old MKIIC amps for sure.

[@BenBreard]

@@LeonTodd dude my wife is gonna leave me if I keep buying gear. :) .......... :(

[@anticontraband]

srsly sick vid

[@ronniecoffey9945]

i got a YJM loaded body with the Fury pickups & a new Fender Pro "Deep C" new neck, i luv it, i'm thinking about installing a Floyd Rose Pro, i'm having some trouble with it goin out of tune , even after i put in some Schaller Locking tuners

[@JordanNicouleaud]

Sorry for my rough English but can you confirm that your Mesa head goes through the Axe fx to use different cab ?? Thank you.

[@sixstringswl]

Mesa dual rec, rev G... It's my main go to. All the others seem to come and go, but not that one. And it's funny to me bc although I loved it from the start, I never would have thought that it would be a go to lasting as long as it has.

[@sixstringswl]

Great video BTW!

[@LeonTodd]

It's classic for the exact reasons you stated. Never selling mine.

[@justinTime077]

I dunno if my Triple is different, but I love the Orange mode too. I have no idea what you mean by clone though. I have raw, vintage, and modern on my distortion channels, and clean/pushed

[@LeonTodd]

The older 2 channel duals are laid out differently to the newer triples and duals.

[@jasonholden1376]

I have a Very love-hate relationship with my 3 channel Dual Recto

[@LeonTodd]

It's not hard to make them sound like absolute ass too.

[@thunderwingdoomslayer9580]

i have a trem-o-verb , not really messed with the different settings , tube rec and spongy i seem to keep it on

[@LeonTodd]

Such a cool amp. What year is yours from?

[@thunderwingdoomslayer9580]

@@LeonTodd not sure , haven't checked but the serial number is R-017148

[@TVoltG]

Love my 11-93 Tremoverb

[@GearGasms]

I like what you’re doing with this series but even as you’re saying how important speakers are to the tone, you then tell us you’re using IR’s. I’m not convinced IRs are a real “thing” although to be fair I haven’t used them. I almost feel like that would be like me demonstrating a Mesa recto tone using my Line6 Triple Rec preset. I wish you’d do these into a mic’d cab even though I personally do 90% of my guitar tracks into plugins in my DAW. Cheers for what you’re doing - I just subscribed! I can learn from you and approve my own channel

[@Nikkohh]

Hey Leon, when you are playing your vintage Marshall tone, are you using spongy or bold mode?

[@binface9]

Hey Leon. Nice vid. What are the eq settings toward the end for the Orange Modern channel clone please?

[@LeonTodd]

Bass around 10 o'clock, mids at 1 o'clock, treble and presence around 2 o'clock. Gain to taste!

[@bodielancaster7952]

It seems like the rectifiers sounded more muddy with the ones that were first built as opposed to the later model ones

[@andreworsmond2872]

check out this power tube swap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5WXnJWdds-Zoac

[@davidfuller581]

People always forget that red channel can use Vintage... which is literally just the red channel with negative feedback enabled so it's much more midrangey.

[@LeonTodd]

THIS!

[@davidfuller581]

@@LeonTodd The reputation for Rectos being loose comes from Modern mode being a flat-out strange design - the SLO preamp (which you and I both know the Rectifier is based on) really needs negative feedback to not be nearly uncontrollable boom and fizz. Also! I owned a Rev G with a small logo and an attached power cord, the first thousand or so seem to have the small logos. Easiest ways to tell are if the loop is parallel and the value of the gain pot - Fs and earlier use 1M pots, Gs use 250K. That's why they're so much darker.

[@LeonTodd]

Interesting stuff; mine had a parallel loop that I had converted to serial, not sure about the pot value though.

[@crappyboy6522]

Go 5 killer Tones - Soldano

[@LeonTodd]

;)

[@SonovaBish]

I like using Spongy when I want less low-end. The reduction in the 6L6 plate voltage makes the amp unable to accurately produce some of the bass frequencies.

[@LeonTodd]

It does the Tweed thing with Spongy

[@SonovaBish]

@@LeonTodd I have mine on Spongy and tube at the moment. I can get a spot on Fell On Black Days tone with Orange set to Vintage. The gain is a little below 11 and the bass is rolled way back. It's definitely a nice, crunchy tone. It not at all like Nu Metal. Modern Red sounds like a Big Muff. I'm on a 70s kick right now and this is my only amp.

[@bradgore7056]

On the heavy lead tones red channel. Does the Axe 3 sound identical to a real recto or can you tell?

[@LeonTodd]

Check this out for the answer - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5THYpx3lKhnhLs

[@bradgore7056]

@@LeonTodd WOW I can't tell the difference maybe if I was in the room or actually playing I could lol maybe not. Glad I invested in the Axe 3 its amazing with my Mesa TC 100. Thanks for all your vids man I have learned alot from you!

[@TVoltG]

Love my old Tremoverb.

[@josefrancisco6969]

Great video.

[@oisinmcphillips2090]

Jeff Loomis' tone on dead heart in a dead world, top 3 metal tones for me.

[@brunomo123]

Very nice.....Tone matched presets?

[@LeonTodd]

the Recto in the III is pretty much spot on so you can probably just try these settings with it and get busy riffing!

[@billsaraceni]

it has the small logo. what circuit revision is it?

[@LeonTodd]

Serial indicates rev G but it has the small logo. Most likely a transition model made for the Aus market

[@billsaraceni]

Leon Todd nice. I just picked up a rev F late 600s serial number for $650US.

[@LeonTodd]

@@billsaraceni score! A friend had a really early Recto like that and it was insanely good. Enjoy that beast.

[@allywilkeforsenate]

I got a grind sound out of this amp thay will make your soul leave your body.I do not like guitar bees.This is my favorite amp.It can do cleans very well too.Vintage 30 speakers are recomended.

[@4dmind]

I played one for many years, after being a JCM-800 person. Then I went Axe-FX and I almost never use dual rects in compositions. But it is a more versatile amp than people realize, and you can get some very meaty high-gain sounds. You just have to work with the amp. For me, there's just something about the treble that I don't like as much as the JCM-derivative stack of amps (i.e. modified Marshalls, Jubilee's, AFD's, Cameron CCV)

[@LeonTodd]

Cameron CCV - now there's a beast of an amp!

[@4dmind]

@@LeonTodd Yes indeed. I have to say, I love them. I still don't use it for my primary sound (which is still the JCM-800) but it is in regular rotation. You're the first person I have ever met who even knew about them.

[@szefowietv3614]

I fantasy sometimes about my perfect half modern half vintage high gain tone and probably I will get mini recto one day. Please make 5 killer metal tones out of your rect!:)

[@AldoGomezOficial]

And they said "Rectifier is not versatile"

[@bastianmaoro8278]

why not 5 killers tones of the Rockmaster?

[@LeonTodd]

Definitely a capable unit, I'm sure I'll get to it at some point!

[@sloanchampion85]

I'm getting confused my friend....are you demonstrating the different sounds this amp can produce OR are you using one head and several cabinets and a ton of pedals? Your saying so much I can't understand the demonstration....thanks

[@Boogieplex]

Whats funny about Rectifiers is if you play on modern for awhile,your ears get settled in on it,then when you switch to vintage,it sounds very thin and dark. But if you play vintage for awhile,and you switch to modern, it sounds boomy and scooped....lol. They should have ditched “raw” (wich is all but useless)and given you a mode in between “vintage” and “modern “. Because thats where ive always wanted my recto to sit,right in between those two.....lol. They really are drastically different. Ps....a tip for any recto user is to try KT77’s and a boost, it really helps it cut a mix. Bass and presence should never,ever, EVER be above 11:00 on MODERN. And for god sakes, keep your mids above noon....... on any mode! .

[@Terribleguitarist89]

I had a recto modded to run a pair of KT66's and pair of KT88's. Had a killer british mid flavor but the low end was insane and tight as hell. Damn shame I had to sell it off but she's getting toured around the states and being properly used these days.

[@LeonTodd]

The KT series gets a great rep in Recto's, will have to try!

[@Terribleguitarist89]

@@LeonTodd it give a "best of both worlds" thing with the sounds of 6L6 VS EL. I never got to push her hard but my buddy who has it now keeps getting asked why his recto sounds so different at gigs haha

[@bodielancaster7952]

Why does your amp sound so fizzy on the high gain mode?

[@Jooj2112]

What is your config of your channel 3?

[@saintrhoads3375]

How much stuff do you have!?

[@yaraslaubarysenka2988]

nice cat BRO!

[@nathanbarth7909]

Where are the knobs turned in this?

[@wrongchordsrecords]

ive never played one of these I was a bit disappointed with it ,possibly cos hes not miking it ? informative at least

[@liorlivyatan]

What about some Metallica settings? 😃

[@justinTime077]

There is certainly no o in rectifier. Only in Rectoverb.

[@electricicboards9844]

There is no ‘clean’ channel in this amp... it’s always have distortion even with gain all way down

[@petrucci80nez]

Dude , youre rich as fuck

[@TheTrendkillerx]

It's like you chopped off the balls of the amp. What a disaster