1. Triple Crown Series

Triple Crown™ TC-50™ Head

Specifications

Quick Overview

Quick Overview
Build Location Hand-Wired In Petaluma, CA with the World's Finest Materials
Wattage 50 Watts
Power Tube Type 2x Mesa EL-34 (or 6V6 or 6L6)
Channels & Modes 3 Channels / 2 Modes per Channel
Mode Voicings / Styles Ch. 1 = Normal (Clean) or Drive
Ch. 2 = Normal (Modern Crunch) or Tight
Ch. 3 = Normal (High-Gain) or Tight
Graphic EQ / Reverb / FX / Solo Reverb, FX Loop, Solo
Footswitchable Functions Ch. 1, 2, 3, Reverb, FX Loop & Solo
Speaker(s) & Impedance n/a
Weight 35 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 n/a
Preamp Tubes 6x Mesa 12AX7, 1x Mesa 12AT7
Power Amp Tubes 2x Mesa EL-34 (or 6V6 or 6L6)
Bias Switch for Alternate Power Tubes Types Bias Select for EL-34/6V6 or 6L6
Maintenance Free Fixed Bias Yes
Wattage(s) Quick Reference 50 Watts
Built-In Power Amp Attenuation n/a
Power Amp Details (Class & Wattage) Class A/B Power for exceptional power, tight punch and clarity - Produces 50 Watts of power
Convection or Fan Cooling Convection
Number of Footswitchable Channels (or Modes) Three Channels
Number of Style Modes Six
Number of Style Modes Per Channel Two
Types of Style Modes Per Channel Ch. 1 = Normal (Clean) or Drive
Ch. 2 = Normal (Crunch) or Tight
Ch. 3 = Normal (High-Gain) or Tight
Channel Controls Each Channel features Independent 2-Position Style Mode Switch, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb (back panel), and Master Controls
Graphic EQ and/or Contour n/a
Reverb / Effects & Bypass Options Footswitchable, All-Tube, Short-Tank Spring Reverb with Independent Channel Controls (rear panel)
Effects Loop & Bypass Options Footswitchable, Fully Buffered Series Tube FX Loop
Global Output Level Control Yes (Over all channels)
Global Solo Level Control & Bypassable Options Yes (Over all channels)
True-Bypass Options n/a
Tuner Output n/a
External Switching Jack Options and/or Midi MIDI Switchable/Programmable via Control Change and Program Change messages, with 256 Preset Location (MIDI IN, MIDI Thru/Out, MIDI Channel & Store Switches) – Controls Channels 1, 2, 3, Reverb, FX Loop & Solo
Speaker Outputs 8 Ohm / 4 Ohm Switch with Two Speaker Jacks
Cabinet Simulation - Direct Live/Recording Output Built-in MESA CabClone™ Cab Simulator Output featuring Closed Back, Open Back & Vintage Cabinet Simulations, Internal Amp Load, Headphone Output & Uncompensated Line (Slave) Output, Speaker On/Off & Ground/Lift Switches
Headphone Output Yes (see Cabinet Simulation for more information)
Slave Output Yes (Uncompensated Line Output works as Slave Out)

Additional Amplifier Features
Extra Amplifier Features n/a

Accessories
Footswitch Included - 3x3 - 6 Button Footswitch (Bottom Row: Ch. 1, Ch. 2 & Ch. 3 - Top Row: Reverb, FX Loop & Solo)
Slip Cover Included - Fitted Slip Cover

Cabinet Features
Cabinet Material Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
Standard Finish Options (no extra cost) Choice of Black Taurus or Black Bronco Vinyl with matching Black Taurus or Black Bronco/Black Carbon Vinyl 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 35 Lbs.
Height 9 5/8"
Width 22 3/4"
Depth 10 3/8"

Available Formats

Head
Head
Combo
Combo
Rackmount
Rackmount

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.