Mesa Single Rectifier = underrated!

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I got a used series 1 Mesa Boogie single rectifier a while ago. I'm a big Recto fan so this amp was intriguing. I've seen some love but also hate for this amp. A lot of people claim that it's "not as good as the duals or triples" but I did hear some good clips so I was carefully optimistic. The amp is in great shape and everything is functional so I'm happy about it!

After playing with it for a while and writing/recording all the music for my demo I can honestly say that for me, this is probably the best sounding Mesa I've ever played. I also love my others Mesas but this one sounds so unique. Pretty tight and aggressive really. I tried to capture a wide range of tones in my demo to showcase how awesome it sounds. It's 50w, I know, but the low end is huge on this thing and it's also plenty loud folks! I'll be doing a comparison of this one vs my dual and mini soon as well. Should be interesting! :)

Anyway, here's my review and demo of this underrated beast:

 
I used to own a 50W Rectoverb head back in 2011 and it was killer, It kept right up with the back face Dual recto I also had at the time,
so I'm actually not surprised that you like it. I put KT-77's in mine for a while and man it ripped, gave it a really cool unique tone
 
Jon, I’m gratified you discovered after all these
decades that Mesa Boogie also had a single rectifier amplifier and you by nature felt it was
under-rated but now you feel it’s no longer under-rated because you like the amplifier now.
Jon.., good for you man!

You’d look real good on a 72inch Dixie Chopper
Flatlander riding mower…Jon.
 
Can't wait to check your video later.
I got my Rectoverb head about 10 years ago for $490 at GC used because the reverb didn't work.
Mine is a Series II but have considered sending for some mods (I just don't know what mod it needs) :lol:
Even though it is a Series II the loop is still pretty wonky. I just don't use the loop (or reverb) because it is my Drop C metal amp.
Trad slant cab with Mesa branded V30s is the shiznit. :yes:

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I have a series2 loaded with el34 (mesa 447/eh) just to give me a different recto flavor. Great amp for trying different preamp tubes too because you can reach all positions without removing any power tubes.
 
311splawndude said:
Can't wait to check your video later.
I got my Rectoverb head about 10 years ago for $490 at GC used because the reverb didn't work.
Mine is a Series II but have considered sending for some mods (I just don't know what mod it needs) :LOL:
Even though it is a Series II the loop is still pretty wonky. I just don't use the loop (or reverb) because it is my Drop C metal amp.
Trad slant cab with Mesa branded V30s is the shiznit. :yes:

OAeiQjK.jpg
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Wylde OD is the best boost for a Recto, IMO.
 
@Guitarjon - no boost huh? That sounds killer. Good job with the demo. I didn't realize the Series 1 had no Raw mode. I need to try KT77s myself. I now am back to the Bad Monkey after running the Suhr Koko Boost for some time. I prefer the Bad Monkey for most things but I'm a huge MXR fan and a Wyle fan :D
 
I miss my Single Rectoverb. It stood up against my Diezels for hugeness with clarity. Totally different than the Single Recto II I had.
 
311splawndude said:
@Guitarjon - no boost huh? That sounds killer. Good job with the demo. I didn't realize the Series 1 had no Raw mode. I need to try KT77s myself. I now am back to the Bad Monkey after running the Suhr Koko Boost for some time. I prefer the Bad Monkey for most things but I'm a huge MXR fan and a Wyle fan :D
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I only used a boost for the 8-string section
 
Guitarjon said:
I got a used series 1 Mesa Boogie single rectifier a while ago. I'm a big Recto fan so this amp was intriguing. I've seen some love but also hate for this amp. A lot of people claim that it's "not as good as the duals or triples" but I did hear some good clips so I was carefully optimistic. The amp is in great shape and everything is functional so I'm happy about it!

After playing with it for a while and writing/recording all the music for my demo I can honestly say that for me, this is probably the best sounding Mesa I've ever played. I also love my others Mesas but this one sounds so unique. Pretty tight and aggressive really. I tried to capture a wide range of tones in my demo to showcase how awesome it sounds. It's 50w, I know, but the low end is huge on this thing and it's also plenty loud folks! I'll be doing a comparison of this one vs my dual and mini soon as well. Should be interesting! :)

Anyway, here's my review and demo of this underrated beast:

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Damn it man, now I want one of these. Sounds killer. Are these pretty rare? Literally nothing on Reverb right now
 
Torgo2003 said:
Damn it man, now I want one of these. Sounds killer. Are these pretty rare? Literally nothing on Reverb right now
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Not sure how rare they are. They pop up on the Dutch marketplace fairly regularly.
 
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