1. Transatlantic Series

TransAtlantic® TA-30 Head

Specifications

Quick Overview

Quick Overview
Build Location Petaluma, CA USA with the World's Finest Materials
Wattage Multi-Watt™ 15, 30 or 40 (Channel Assignable)
Power Tube Type 4x Mesa EL84
Channels & Modes 2 Channels / 5 Modes
Mode Voicings / Styles Ch. 1 = Normal (Brit Clean) or Top Boost (Brit Drive)
Ch. 2 = Tweed, Hi 1 or Hi 2 - (Plus, Pull Gain Boost on Gain Control)
Graphic EQ / Reverb / FX / Solo Reverb, FX Loop, Solo
Footswitchable Functions Ch. 1/2 & FX Loop
Speaker(s) & Impedance n/a
Weight 20 Lbs.
Dimensions 7 1/8" H x 17 1/4" W x 8 5/8" D
Available Formats Head, Rackmount, 1x12 Combo & 2x12 Combo

Amplifier Features
Amp Type Tube
Chassis Material Aluminum
Rectifier Type Silicon Diodes
Rectifier Tubes n/a
Variac Power Switch n/a
Preamp Tubes 6x Mesa 12AX7
Power Amp Tubes 4x Mesa EL-84
Bias Switch for Alternate Power Tubes Types n/a
Maintenance Free Fixed Bias Yes
Wattage(s) Quick Reference 15, 30 or 40 Watts - Channel Assignable - See Power Amp Details for more information
Built-In Power Amp Attenuation n/a
Power Amp Details (Class & Wattage) Mesa's Patented Multi-Wattâ„¢ (Patent 7,602,927) Power Amp, featuring Duo-Classâ„¢ (Patent 7,173,488) and Dyna-Wattâ„¢ technologies, provides three power and two operating-class options that are channel assignable via two 15/30/40 Watt Power Switches: Choose 2 power tube operating in pure Class A Push-Pull, producing 15 Watts - 4 tubes running in pure Class A, Push-Pull, producing 30 Watts or 4 tubes operating in Mesa's proprietary Dyna-Wattâ„¢ Class A/B power, producing 40 Watts
Convection or Fan Cooling Fan Cooled
Number of Footswitchable Channels (or Modes) Two Channels
Number of Style Modes Five
Number of Style Modes Per Channel Channel 1 = Two / Channel 2 = Three
Types of Style Modes Per Channel Ch. 1 = Normal (Brit Clean) or Top Boost (Brit Drive)
Ch. 2 = Tweed, Hi 1 or Hi 2 - (Plus, Pull Gain Boost on Gain Control)
Channel Controls Each Channel features Independent 15/30/40 Watt Multi-Wattâ„¢ Switch and FX Loop & Reverb/True Bypass Switch - Channel 1 features 2 Position Style Mode Switch, Volume (gain), Treble, Bass, Reverb, Cut Control with Pull Switch that turns it into a Master Volume - Channel 2 features 3-Position Style Mode Switch, Gain with Pull Gain Boost Switch, Treble, Bass, Reverb and Master
Graphic EQ and/or Contour n/a
Reverb / Effects & Bypass Options All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb - Channel Assignable with Independent Channel Level Controls or Bypassable - See True-Bypass Options below for more information
Effects Loop & Bypass Options Fully Buffered FX Loop - Footswitchable, Channel Assignable or True Bypassable per Channel - See True-Bypass Options below for more information
Global Output Level Control n/a
Global Solo Level Control & Bypassable Options n/a
True-Bypass Options Independent True-Bypass Switches fully remove the FX Loop & Reverb from either Channel
Tuner Output n/a
External Switching Jack Options and/or Midi External Switching Jack for Reverb
Speaker Outputs One 8 Ohm and Two 4 Ohm
Cabinet Simulation - Direct Live/Recording Output n/a
Headphone Output n/a
Slave Output n/a

Additional Amplifier Features
Extra Amplifier Features Cut Control on Channel 1 features a Pull Switch, which when pulled turns the Cut Control into a Master Volume - Gain Control on Channel 2 features a Pull Switch, which when pulled provides added Gain Boost

Accessories
Footswitch Included - 2 Button Footswitch (Ch. 1/2 & FX Loop)
Slip Cover Included - Padded Gig Bag w/Strap

Cabinet Features
Cabinet Material Metal
Standard Finish Options (no extra cost) Platinum Pearl & Black Crinkle Powder Coat with Blue LEDs
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 20 Lbs.
Height 7 1/8"
Width 17 1/4"
Depth 8 5/8"

Available Formats

Head
Head
Rackmount Head
Rackmount Head
1x12 Combo
1x12 Combo
2x12 Combo
2x12 Combo

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.