New Video: Mesa Rectifier Comparison

I recently acquired this Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Roadster, which in theory should be the end-all of Rectifiers. But is it really? I’m not so sure - it sounds a bit different in the room than my other two Rectifier amps. I decided to put together a quick recording to compare how all three of them sound while playing the main riff to Incubus’ “Pardon Me,” which to me is an iconic Recto chording sound. This style of playing doesn’t really emphasize the differences between the amps and shows just how similar they can all sound recorded, at least restricted to the Modern/Red modes. This also could explain why some players say they barely hear any difference between them - it can depend on the style of music they play.

Rectifiers compared:

  • Triple Rectifier 2ch Rev G

  • Triple Rectifier 3ch (non-multiwatt)

  • Dual Rectifier Roadster (multiwatt)

Recording Chain:

  1. Ibanez 540S with Seymour Duncan Blackout

  2. Looper pedal (to repeat the riff into the amps)

  3. <AMP>

  4. Celestion V30

  5. SM57 Microphone

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