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A NEW GENERATION OF ROCK ROYALTY

TC-50 Front Panel

TC-50 Rear Panel

The new 3-channel, 50-watt, EL-34 powered Triple Crown™ TC-50™ from MESA Engineering® captures the essence of Rock with the ability to inspire new genres in a way only MESA® can. Emanating from the “other side of MESA” that spawned Rock’s iconic Dual Rectifier®, this new platform features a bold set of new circuits unlike anything else in our line.

Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-50 Combo
The Portable Triple Crown™ TC-50™ 1x12 Combo stands only 19.25" tall and is 23.75" wide.

From bubbly, sparkling clean sounds, rarely heard in this type of amp, to an amazingly tight and aggressive wall of Rock Crunch, to one of our most vocal, harmonically rich and gain-laden high-gain channels ever, the Triple Crown is aimed at Rock’s high-gain throne! Experience a new generation of Rock Royalty – The Triple Crown TC-50!

YOUR CHOICE OF PUNCH. EL34, 6L6, OR 6V6 POWER

Need versatility? The TC-50 features our handy BIAS SWITCH allowing you to swap the stock complement of EL34s with the fatter, rounder sounding 6L6. For those who want a warmer, rounder response and more easily attainable power clip, 6V6s can also be used in the EL34 setting with a direct swap over, creating a “Half-Power” scenario that exudes a more bubbly, vintage voice and creamier top end harmonic content.

Triple Crown TC-50 Bias Slect Switch
Bias Select Switch gives you the power to choose EL34, 6L6 or 6V6 Power Tubes

LUSH REVERB, MIDI, DI WITH CAB SIMULATION AND MORE

Triple Crown TC-50 MIDI with 256 Programmable Presets
Triple Crown TC-50 is MIDI capable with up to 256 Programmable Presets

Our legendary lush all-tube Reverb drenches the TC-50’s three Channels with a beautiful 3-D halo and provides you with assignable choices on where to use it for the best results. Additional features include MIDI for true connectivity and a number of ways to access the amazing sounds and pro features in the TC-50. A STORE toggle switch allows simple one-touch writing of your footswitchable functions to any of 256 MIDI Program Numbers. There is also a MIDI Channel mini Rotary Selector for syncing of the MIDI Channel to be used by your controller of choice.

The CabClone™ D.I., is featured as a convenient live or recording interface for direct input to a live or recording console (mixing board) without the need for a mic and you’ll find the full compliment of voicing options have been included; CLOSED BACK, OPEN BACK and VINTAGE, for increased versatility and different sound styles. A HEADPHONE out feature allows for personal enjoyment of the amplifier when it is not possible or you simply prefer to play without a speaker.

TIGHT, FAST ATTACK AND GUT-PUNCHING MIDS

If you’re a fan of the work we do here at MESA, you’ve got to experience what we’ve captured in the new Triple Crown TC-50. Dressed in traditional design with a hint of modern style, get ready to experience the new generation of Rock royalty– The Triple Crown TC-50!. A new level of versatility delivered with an immediacy of attack and gut-punch midrange all its own in our line. Visit your MESA dealer for a demo today.

SPECIFICATIONS

The Triple Crown TC-50 head on a Rectifier 2x12 Compact extension cabinet.
A Perfect Match. The Triple Crown TC-50 head paired with our Rectifier 2x12 Compact extension cabinet.
Triple Crown TC-50 CabClone DI with Cab Simulation
Our CabClone™ D.I. is featured as a convenient live or recording interface for direct input to a live or recording console (mixing board) without the need for a mic and you’ll find the full compliment of voicing options have been included; CLOSED BACK, OPEN BACK and VINTAGE, for increased versatility and different sound styles.
  • Made in Petaluma, California with the World’s Finest Materials
  • All-Tube Amplifier: 2xEL-34 Power Tubes / 6x12AX7 & 1x12AT7 Preamp Tubes
  • 50-Watt Class A/B Power Amp delivers exceptional power, punch & clarity
  • Bias Select Switch for use with EL-34, 6V6 or 6L6 Power Tubes
  • Fixed Bias for consistent, maintenance-free performance
  • 3 Fully Independent Channels, each with 2 Modes:
    • CHANNEL 1 (CLEAN) Features: Normal or Drive Modes - Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb (rear panel) & Master Controls
    • CHANNEL 2 (LO GAIN) Features: Normal or Tight Modes - Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb (rear panel) & Master Controls
    • CHANNEL 3 (HI GAIN) Features: Normal or Tight Modes - Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb (rear panel) & Master Controls
  • Output Level Control (over all channels)
  • Footswitchable Solo Level Control (over all channels)
  • Footswitchable, All-Tube Spring Reverb with Independent Channel Controls (rear panel)
  • Footswitchable, Fully Buffered, Tube FX Loop
  • Built-In CabClone™ Cabinet Simulator and more featuring:
    • Closed-Back, Open-Back and Vintage Voices
    • Internal Amp Load & Headphone Output
    • Speaker On/Off & Ground Lift Switches
    • Uncompensated, +4db Direct Line Output (for external cab sims/IR, etc.)
  • 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)
  • All Aluminum Chassis
  • 3x3, 6 Button Footswitch (Bottom Row: Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3 – Top Row: Reverb, FX Loop, Solo)
  • Slip Cover

FORMATS, DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS

  • Head / Rackmount Head / 1x12 Combo with Celestion Vintage 30 Speaker & Casters
  • Head: Dimensions: 9 5/8" H x 22 3/4" W x 10 3/8" D / 35 lbs.
  • 1x12 Combo: 19 1/4" H x 22 3/4" W x 10 3/8" D / 56 lbs
  • Rackmount Dimensions: 7" H x 19" W x 9 1/2" D / 25 lbs.

STANDARD FINISH

  • Head: Black Taurus Vinyl with Black Taurus/Black Carbon Vinyl Split-Front Panel
  • 1x12 Combo: Black Taurus Vinyl with Black Taurus Front Panel and Gray & Black Weave Grille

Videos

Alt Rock

Ch. 3 Low Gain Blues

Classic Rock

Modern Metal

Tone Sessions: John Browne & the Triple Crown TC-50

Triple Crown TC-50 Official Demo Video

Awards

Guitar Player Editors Pick Award

“The TC-50 is an insanely flexible amp that will enable you to get your rock on whether your tone tastes lean toward Andy Summers, Angus Young, or Alexi Laiho. Between its sparkling cleans and furious overdrive, there are plenty of great sounds in this amp that can fill the bill for blues, jazz, country, and a whole lot else. Typical of all Mesa amplifiers, the TC-50 provides a tremendous amount of bang for the buckage, and is a must-play if you’re looking for a single-amp solution for everything you do.”

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