Unleash the power of your guitar with the Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Badlander 100-watt Tube Head. This amplifier head is a testament to over five decades of Mesa's expertise in crafting high-performance tube amps. The Badlander offers a dynamic range of tones, from retro clean to aggressive crunch, ensuring your sound stands out whether you're on stage or in the studio. Its 3-way power reduction switch is designed for versatility, allowing you to dial down from a full-throttle 100 watts to a more manageable 20 watts without sacrificing your tone. This flexibility is perfect for achieving those cranked-up sounds at lower volumes.

The Badlander is equipped with two channels, each offering three selectable modes: Clean, Crunch, and Crush. This provides a suite of tonal possibilities to cater to any genre or style. For those who love to experiment, the built-in CabClone IR feature adds a layer of sophistication, providing eight dynamic or ribbon-mic’d cabinet impulse responses and the ability to upload your own IRs. This makes it a breeze to capture your best sound directly or practice silently with the headphones output, all while enjoying a mic’d amp feel.

Incorporate your pedalboard seamlessly with the fully buffered, tube-driven, series effects loop. Plus, with features like the Bold/Variac switch for further tone shaping and a swap-out option for the power tubes, the Badlander is as customizable as it is powerful.

Key Features:

• 100W tube amp head with versatile tone-shaping features
• Two channels with three selectable modes (Clean, Crunch, Crush)
• Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, and Master controls per channel
• 3-way power reduction switch (20W, 50W, 100W)
• Bias switch for EL34 or 6L6 power tubes
• Bold/Variac switch for tone fine-tuning
• Fully buffered, tube-driven, series effects loop
• Built-in CabClone IR with third-party IR support
• 1-button footswitch for channel switching

Product specs

FAQs

What kind of tones can I expect from the Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Badlander 100-watt Tube Head?

The Badlander 100 offers a tighter low end, refined top end, and reduced mid scoop, delivering a powerful and versatile tone suitable for rock and metal genres.

Does the Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Badlander 100-watt Tube Head take pedals well?

Yes, this amp head is known for its ability to integrate well with pedals, providing a clean and dynamic platform for effects.

What power tubes does the Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Badlander 100-watt Tube Head use?

The Badlander 100 uses EL34 power tubes, known for their high-gain and aggressive tonal characteristics ideal for modern rock and metal.

How many channels does the Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Badlander 100-watt Tube Head have?

The Badlander 100 features two channels, offering flexible options for clean and overdriven tones.

Is the Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Badlander 100-watt Tube Head suitable for gigging?

With its 100-watt output, the Badlander 100 is powerful enough for live performances, providing ample headroom and volume for gigging situations.