Mesa Boogie Formula Preamp 1995-2000
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Atention: This ad is only for the Formula preamp rack unit. The pictures show several products.
One of the most versatile preamps made by Mesa Boogie (1995 - 2000), in fully operational status, with its original pedalboard included. Now it is mounted in my rack (see last picture).
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Here's Mesa Boogie description:
Taking overall sonic direction from the Mesa Heartbreaker™, the FORMULA's Rhythm channel is undeniably black face, clipping sweetly when pushed.
It also incorporates a pull Boost on the Gain control for heavier sounds. Lead 1 starts out purring - very capable of furry chording, and continues on up to a violin-inspired, liquid gain voice. Lead 2 shares the rotary tone controls with Lead 1 and allows you to auto-insert the 5 Band Graphic EQ. The independent Gain/Master harness allows the tighter, more urgent nature of Lead 2 to be fully maximized while roaming between the stinging, low gain bluesy region and a blistering high gain frontier.
What really sets the FORMULA apart from other pre-amps before it is not the amazing tone and versatility for live applications, but rather that it was - from the inception - a recording pre-amp. The development of a new type of recording circuit that responds in frequency to dynamic fluctuations in the same way a power amp and speaker do, caused the emphasis to be shifted early on in development toward the studio. The uncanny ability to recreate not only the sound of a great power section and cab, but also more importantly the feel of a great rig - makes the FORMULA a must-have "bolt-in" for any control room. This Wide-Track recording circuitry aboard the FORMULA makes recording direct guitar truly fun again through convenience and inspiration
FEATURES
- Handcrafted in Petaluma, California
- 5x12AX7
- 3 Channels w/Independent Gain & Master Controls
- 4 Modes (Rhythm, Boost, Lead I and Lead II)
- Pull Boost (Rhythm Channel)
- Assignable 5 Band Graphic EQ
- Output Level Control (over all channels)
- Parallel FX Loop w/Stereo Returns & Mix Control
- Wide Track™, Dual Recording Circuitry (Low Gain & High Gain)
- Stereo Main & Recording Outputs
- External Switching Inputs
- 4 Button Footswitch (Rhythm, Lead I, Lead II & EQ)
- FORMATS: 1 Space Rackmount
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| Listed | 9 days ago |
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| Condition | Mint (Used) Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played.Learn more |
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