There are amplifiers, and then there are seismic events — moments in the history of electric music where everything shifts on its axis and nothing sounds the same again. When the Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier arrived in 1992, it was exactly that: a sonic Big Bang that launched a thousand heavy riffs, defined an entire era of rock and metal, and became the gold standard for high-gain tone across the musical universe. The Interstellar Tone Traveler has orbited the legend of the original Recto for decades, which makes landing this custom Dual Rectifier Reissue — faithfully rebuilt by the very same MESA engineers who forged the original back in the early '90s — feel like a genuine milestone. And this particular example didn't arrive dressed quietly: Hot White Bronco covering, Black Diamond Plate Grille, and a Chrome Chassis combine into one of the boldest, most visually commanding amplifier statements we've ever had come through our doors. On a stage, under lights, this thing looks like it arrived from another dimension — because tonally, it kind of did.

The Dual Rectifier Reissue delivers everything that made the original a galactic force, with zero compromise. Two fully independent channels and three modes — from the variable vintage warmth of the Orange channel to the monolithic modern high-gain wall of the Red — give players a tonal range that covers everything from gritty, harmonic-rich crunch to full black-hole breakdown territory. Four 6L6 power tubes (with a bias switch for EL34 swaps) drive 100 watts of Class A/B power, while selectable tube or silicon diode rectification lets you choose between the spongy, harmonically complex feel of vintage tube rectification or the tight, punchy response of solid-state. The Bold/Spongy Variac power switch adds another dimension of feel, and a true-bypassable tube-buffered effects loop, slave output, and comprehensive external switching options make this the most mission-capable version of the most legendary amp in heavy music history. Built for interstellar tone needs — ready to launch.

Format: Head
Channels/Modes: 2 Fully Independent Channels with 3 Modes
Mode Voicings: Channel 1 “Orange” (LED light color) features: Clean or Variable High Gain (“Vintage”) Modes. With Channel Style (Cloning) Switch, can also be set to Modern High Gain (“Red”) Mode Channel 2 “Red” (LED light color) features: Modern High Gain Mode, or with the Channel Style/Cloning Switch it can also be set to Variable “Vintage” High Gain (“Orange”) Mode
Channel Controls: Independent Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence & Master Controls
Power Tube Type: 4x 6L6  
Bias Switch for Alternate Power Tubes: Yes, 6L6 or EL34 Bias Switch
Fixed Bias: Yes
Power Amp Details: Class A/B
Preamp Tubes: 5x 12AX7
Rectifier Type: Selectable Tube or Silicon Diode Rectification
Rectifier Tubes: 2 x 5U4
Fan Cooled: Yes
Effects Loop: Tube-Buffered (Series) Fully bypassable Channel or Footswitch assignable, Tube-Driven, Series FX Loop with dedicated Send and Amp Master Volume controls when activated
Global Output Control: Yes (Activated when FX Loop is used)
Slave Output: Yes, with Level Control
True Bypass Option: True-Bypassable FX Loop 
Wattage: 100 Watts 
Variac Power Switch : Yes – Bold/Spongy Power Switch selects between full voltage or reduced voltage
External Switching : External Switching Jacks for Channel Switching & FX Loop
Speaker Outputs: 8 Ohm x2, 4 Ohm x2, and 16 Ohm x 1
Foot Switchable Functions: Compact, 1 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2)
Chassis Material: Steel
Cabinet Material: Marine Grade Baltic Birch
Dimensions: 10" H x 25 1/2" W x 9 7/8" D
Weight: 41Lbs
Accessories: Compact, 1 Button Footswitch (Channel 1/2, Fitted Slip Cover