MESA/Boogie 50th Anniversary - CHAPTER THREE: Taking it to the edge.

In this 3rd Chapter of the MESA® 50th Anniversary Celebration, Randall Smith recounts the inspiration and goals behind the creation of the Dual Rectifier® Solo Head, the Brand’s most bombastic and successful model ever that ruled Rock's airwaves throughout the ‘90s and early 2000s and is still popular today. He also explains the reasoning behind the two Signature Models the Company ever agreed to do at the request of the original Boogie® Ambassador and Deacon, Carlos Santana and modern Guitar Virtuoso John Petrucci, both of whom have identifiable but different Tone that has become somewhat synonymous with the Brand’s legacy sounds.

In this series of short videos, Randall and iconic guitarists look back and touch on the things that first drew them to the “Family” and share what the amplifiers have done for their playing and their music. From the early inspiration and beginnings in the late '60s and early ‘70s, through the “Big 80s” and Guitar-Culture sea change of the 90s, up through the new Millennium and today, Randall and his team of fiercely passionate “band mates” as he calls them, have contributed every major feature found on modern amplifiers and a universe of iconic Tone to the sound of the electric guitar, changing it forever more.

From inventing the pivotal High Gain Preamp in the first Mark i's, to Footswitchable Modes and Effects Loops in the Mark II's, to Multi-Channel/Multi-Mode Preamps in the Mark III's, IV's and V's and Dual Rectifiers, to the several patented tunable Tube power, wiring and operating class configurations found throughout, the innovation and pioneering spirit has remained at the forefront of the small Northern California Company’s ethic.

Enjoy this up close and personal look into the history of MESA/Boogie with Randall and company highlighting points along a 50-year journey that would lead to MESA's cult status leaving an indelible mark on the sound of amplified guitar and modern music.

[el_nestorvgc]

WE NEED A COMPLETE 2 HOURS DOCUMENTARY OF THIS KIND PLEASE !!!!

[Sphereal]

"Find your voice first and go get yourself a boogie, go viral and become relevant"

You make it sound so easy, Carlos.

[brosphbehemoth]

"Find your voice first....And go get a Boogie....And go viral and become relevant" Well said Carlos Santana!

[terrylafauci]

Glad to be part of the family. Absolutely love my JP2C

[pericabenic]

I love my old Mesa Boogie Studio Caliber, thanks Randall Smith and Co.

[disasterorchestra]

In my opinion, the Mesa/Boogies are the best amps in the World. I love my Triaxis/2:90-combination! Thanks a lot for invent this great piece of Gear! Gratulation for the 50th Anniversary. Come on Mr. Smith, for next 50 Years!!!

[nobuladakh_]

Unbelievable, Mesa family.. congratulations on 50th anniversary..and also Cheers for 1000 years and more and more..🥰

[Indiegaze]

I’m kind of surprised there hasn’t been an Andy Timmons Lonestar Signature yet. He’s famous for having one of the best tones out there. That’s on my wish list for the future, along with something like a mini low watt Lonestar and some more Dumble style amps. That also really surprises me, that there hasn’t been more amps that get closer to those John Mayer, Dumble / Two-Rock tones that is the holy grail tone for so many people. I’m hoping we’ll see that in the future.

[boogie]

Absolutely wonderful amps, and think how many different boogies have been cover everything you could possibly used to go see this band in Dundee, Scotland and the guitarist had a mk2 wooden it sounded just amazing so that was my ambition...I had to get one a few years because in the UK they are more expensive and we never had credit cards at that time(1980s) but I got one and have played boogies ever them talented people that work along side it coming

[craigcampbell]

I finally got a Dual Rectifier after 30 years of playing guitar and what a great way to celebrate 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[sPunkRockCovers]

I wish they would have gotten more into detail about the actual Dual Rectifier and how it impacted music in the late 90's and early 2000's as opposed to just that little snip it. I was actually looking forward to this part of the series. Oh well. Love my 1992 Black/Chrome Dual Rectifier Rev F. Congrats on the 50th year anniversary. Cheers 🍻

[spiked-b]

PROUD member of the Mesa/Boogie family !

[rodrigolarrea]

Congrats guys! randall is a gifted man... boogie is the most versatil amp ever made. keep rocking!

[KRayxKodessA]

I think MESA screwed up not making a Mark Tremonti signature amp. That guy was heavily responsible for the Dual and Triple's success through the late 90's-early 2000's. He's why I have one at least...

[JV-rxov]

The acquisition of 2 Dual Rectifiers in 1992 caused me to put my 2 modded JCM-800's into storage for almost a decade. I went Boogie-crazy in the 90's. 2 Dual Recs w/ (4) 4x12 cabs, a Heartbreaker combo, a Subway Blues combo and a V-Twin pedal were the only amps I used. Almost 30 years later, I still use Boogies like my Kingsnake, Mark V combo, Mark V:35 combo & California Tweed combo. I guess I'm hooked for life.

[LocoDiablo]

Man.. I love the recto sound. Soundgarden, COC, Hum, Vernon, so many bands made it their own but that “Tremonti+PRS+Affliction t-shirt” thing... killed it for me. Oh well... still got a Boogie in the stable but...

[MoreMeRecording]

I wish this 3 part series (which I really enjoyed) covered more in depth history pieces other than seeming like an "ad" . For e.g. I heard years ago (early 90's) that the name "Boogie" came from Carlos when he [paraphrasing] said "Man, this thing really Boogies" the first time he plugged into it. THAT's a really cool story not covered in any of these pieces. Anyways, congratz Mesa! You guys [literally] ROCK!

[danamilkyway]

i'm that simple.
i see Mark Tremonti, i clicked.

[frikerjimenez]

Yep...I bought my Dual Rectifier in 1998...mind blowing.

[coldbastard]

"Find your voice, go get yourself a Boogie and go viral and become relevant".

Santana has an excellent point here, most of youtube gutiarists who can play their instruments and play on a Boogie immediatly get some attention, especially if they're using the Mark series since so many people are fond of those amplifiers.