What's this Mesa Dual Rec worth?

[joafink2]

Found this Dual Rec locally. Prior to this one, I thought all chrome faced dual recs were 90s era/2 channel, but this one is a 3 channel version which leads me to believe it's from the 2000s/pre multiwatt.

1. What is a fair price for one of these?
2. Do these sound good?

Any info is greatly appreciated.

 

[TotallyRadGuitars]

Wow, I've also never seen a chrome face 3 channel before. I googled a little, there's a clip of one on youtube, not sure if it's the same one.

I see 3ch rectifiers all the time for $1100-1500 based on condition. I have one and personally I think it sounds sick, but I prefer the 2ch Rev G by a very small margin.

It might be worth a little more for the chrome chassis, I assume that was a custom option of some kind, how much that is worth to you is all a matter of personal opinion, since it'll sound and play the same as a cheaper black chassis one.

 

[itsgoodnow]

I have one of these actually. The 3 channel chromed out ones. I purchased for 1800. I also had a local one near me sell for about 2k. I think they did a limited run of these in 2009-2010. I'm sure others made there way out there but that was what I was able to determine. I sent it out for a mod because I liked the look and knew the amp would be a keeper after.

They also basically sound like any 3 channel pre 2010. So it is the typical rectifier sound. It does not have the "different" sound of an earlier revision dual channel.

 

[joafink2]

Thanks for the info. I'll be checking out the amp this weekend. Seller has it listed for 2k. I'll see if I can negotiate on price a little. As long as it's in decent shape, I'll probably pick it up. It's one of the nicest looking Dual Recs in my personal opinion.

 

[skoora]

Really make sure you like the sound. That look will wear off fast if you don’t love what it sounds like. As much as I love the chrome chassis look, that model of recto is easily my least favorite.

 

[itsgoodnow]

Thanks for the info. I'll be checking out the amp this weekend. Seller has it listed for 2k. I'll see if I can negotiate on price a little. As long as it's in decent shape, I'll probably pick it up. It's one of the nicest looking Dual Recs in my personal opinion.

I’m not a rectifier person. Or at least wasn’t. I don’t like the “classic” rectifier sound. But there are some great modders that can really change it up. Also a tc integrated preamp (or any clone variant) can really shape those amps into something special.