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            The Express PLUS™ 5:25 & 5:50 ~ Video Demo, Sample Settings and More!

            The NEW Express 5:25+ 1x12 ComboThe NEW Express 5:25+™ 1x12 Combo

            Get ready for the most versatile and toneful workhorse amp yet from MESA/Boogie! The NEW Express 5:25+ and 5:50+ amps add even more to the already exceptional feature set and tones of the original Express Series. All of these improvements make the new Express Plus™ not only the best value in the amplifier world, but also guarantee an express ride to Tone & Inspiration!

            The MESA Express 5:50+ Head on top of a 4x12 Rectifier Standard CabThe MESA Express 5:50+ Head on top of a 4x12 Rectifier Standard Cab

            The new features for the Express Plus line include:

            1.  Improved CLEAN Mode that has more sparkle in the highs and warm, breathing lows - Plus a significantly better signal to noise ratio.

            2.  Patented Multi-Watt™ Channel Assignable Power! Both Express Plus models allow you to run the output tubes in your choice of three different wattage ratings per Channel (5:25 2xEL84 = 5/15/25 – 5:50 2x6L6 = 5/25/50), each with it’s own tone-spawning Operating Class and Wiring Configuration!

            3.  Legendary 5-Band Graphic Equalizer! Sliders are added alongside the original PRESET Contour Controls allowing you to footswitch or auto-assign the 5 Band SLIDERS or the PRESET Control in each Channel.

            Express Plus Footswitch
            Express Plus Footswitch

            4.  Performance Enhancing SOLO™ Control. Provides an additional footswitchable Master Output control that allows you to preset the perfect amount of volume boost to showcase featured parts and trigger it on the fly.

            5.  4-Button Footswitch - Instant access to Channels, Reverb, EQ & Solo

            The Official MESA Express Plus Demo Video provides a deeper look into the new features and amazing tone packed into the new Express Plus 5:25 & 5:50:

            For more information check out the Express Plus Products Pages HERE

            As always, with any questions, feel free to call us Monday-Thursday, 9AM-5PM Pacific Time at 707 778 6565 - OR - e-mail us through our contact page HERE for more details on the Express line or any other products we make. Thank you for trusting us with your tone and we hope you enjoy years of inspiration and great tone from the new Express PLUS 5:25+ & 5:50+.

            The Express PLUS 5:25+ & 5:50+ Family Shot
            The Express PLUS 5:25+ & 5:50+ Family Shot

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