1. Rectifier Series

Badlander™ 50 Head

Specifications

Quick Overview

Quick Overview
Build Location Hand-Wired In Petaluma, CA with the World's Finest Materials
Wattage 50 or 20 Watt Selectable (Global)
Power Tube Type 2x Mesa EL-34 (or 6L6)
Channels & Modes 2 Channels / 3 Mode Channel Cloning™
Mode Voicings / Styles Ch. 1 = Clean, Crunch or Crush (Channel Cloning™)
Ch. 2 = Clean, Crunch or Crush (Channel Cloning™)
Graphic EQ / Reverb / FX / Solo FX Loop
Footswitchable Functions Ch. 1/2
Speaker(s) & Impedance n/a
Weight 36 Lbs.
Dimensions 9 5/8" H x 22 3/4" W x 10 3/8" D
Available Formats Head, Rackmount & 1x12 Combo

Amplifier Features
Amp Type Tube
Chassis Material Aluminum
Rectifier Type Silicon Diodes
Rectifier Tubes n/a
Variac Power Switch Full/Variac Power Switch
Preamp Tubes 5x Mesa 12AX7
Power Amp Tubes 2x Mesa EL-34 (or 6L6)
Bias Switch for Alternate Power Tubes Types Bias Select for EL-34 or 6L6
Maintenance Free Fixed Bias Yes
Wattage(s) Quick Reference 50 or 20 Watt Selectable (Global)
Built-In Power Amp Attenuation n/a
Power Amp Details (Class & Wattage) "Class A/B Power with selectable, global 20/50 Power Switch - Provides two power options: Choose 2 power tubes wired in Triode, producing 20 Watts of small block-power or 2 power tubes wired in Pentode, producing 50 Watts of big-block power and punch
Convection or Fan Cooling Convection
Number of Footswitchable Channels (or Modes) Two Channels
Number of Style Modes Three
Number of Style Modes Per Channel Three
Types of Style Modes Per Channel Ch. 1 = Clean, Crunch or Crush (Channel Cloning™)
Ch. 2 = Clean, Crunch or Crush (Channel Cloning™)
Channel Controls Each Channel features Independent 3-Position Style Mode Switch, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Master and 8-Position CabClone IR Select (back-panel) Controls
Graphic EQ and/or Contour n/a
Reverb / Effects & Bypass Options n/a
Effects Loop & Bypass Options Fully Buffered Series Tube FX Loop
Global Output Level Control n/a
Global Solo Level Control & Bypassable Options n/a
True-Bypass Options n/a
Tuner Output n/a
External Switching Jack Options and/or Midi n/a
Speaker Outputs One 8 Ohm and Two 4 Ohm
Cabinet Simulation - Direct Live/Recording Output Built-in, channel assignable, MESA CabClone™ IR Cab Simulator featuring 8 MESA Cabinet IRs, USB Connection for IR transfers, Internal Amp Load for cabinet-free use, IR Balanced XLR Direct Output, Headphone Output, IR Output Level Control & Ground/Lift Switch
Headphone Output Yes (see Cabinet Simulation for more information)
Slave Output n/a

Additional Amplifier Features
Extra Amplifier Features n/a

Accessories
Footswitch Included - 1 Button Footswitch (Ch. 1/2)
Slip Cover Included - 1 Button Footswitch (Ch. 1/2)

Cabinet Features
Cabinet Material Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
Standard Finish Options (no extra cost) Choice of Black Taurus or Black Bronco Vinyl with choice of Black Diamond Plate, Black Taurus, Black Bronco or Black Jute Split-Front Panel
Custom Finish Options See Custom Finish Gallery
Speaker(s) & Impedance n/a
Casters n/a

Additional Cabinet Features
Extra Cabinet Features n/a

Weight And Dimensions
Weight 36 Lbs.
Height 9 5/8"
Width 22 3/4"
Depth 10 3/8"

Available Formats

Head
Head
Combo
Combo
Rackmount Head
Rackmount Head

DISCLAIMER: In the interest of continuous improvement, all specifications are subject to change without notice. To guarantee correct fit on custom ordered cases & covers, MESA recommends that customers make personal measurements of their product, after they have been received. MESA provides these measurements as a general reference only, without guarantee or liability.