The Dual Rectifier Blue Angel 2-Channel 38-Watt 1x12" Guitar Combo by Mesa/Boogie

The Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Blue Angel is a handmade, all-tube guitar amplifier combo built by Mesa/Boogie an iconic American amplifier manufacturer based in Petaluma, California, known for boutique tube-driven amplifiers. Mesa/Boogie amps are deeply respected for their craftsmanship, tone, and rugged road-worthy construction. The Blue Angel version of the Dual Rectifier melds classic tube amp character with Mesa’s Progressive Linkage™ power section, letting you select different tube configurations for tonal versatility. It has a single 12" speaker in a combo cabinet, making it a great choice for studio and gig use where floor space and portability matter. The Blue Angel is a unique member of the Dual Rectifier family with a single channel (some listings describe it as a combo with reverb) and the ability to switch between different power tube configurations. It’s often compared sonically to classic Fender/VOX-style tube amps but with Mesa’s refined dynamics and tonal depth. This makes it well-suited for clean to lightly overdriven tones, blues, roots rock, and expressive tube response at moderate volumes. All-tube signal path for warm, rich tone. Two power tube sets (6V6 and EL84) that can be used singly or together for varied wattage/tone character. Spring reverb for added depth. Parallel FX loop with mix level control (in many configurations). Rugged build and quality components typical of Mesa/Boogie.

Specs:

• Model Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Blue Angel 2-Channel 38 W 1×12 Combo
• Amplifier Type All-tube guitar combo amp
• Power Output ~38 watts (via Progressive Linkage with both 6V6 & EL84)
• Channels 2-channel arrangement (single-channel amp with gain structuring)
• Power Tubes 2× 6V6 and 4× EL84 (switchable/combined)
• Preamp Tubes Typically 5× 12AX7 (varies by year)
• Rectifier Tube rectifier (5AR4/5U4 type)
• Speaker 1× 12″ speaker (Black Shadow or Celestion Custom, depending on version)
• Spring Reverb Yes (tube-driven)
• Controls Volume, Treble, Bass, Middle, Master, Bright/Fat switch (varies)
• Effects Loop Parallel FX Loop w/ Mix Level Control (in many versions)
• Outputs / Impedance Speaker outputs suited to the internal speaker (typically 8 Ω)
• Construction USA-made hand-wired combo cabinet
• Typical Use Clean to overdriven tube tones for stage and studio

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