Members Beach Hound Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 I know nothing about Boogies except I generally like the sound of 'em. That said, what's the deal with the single, dual and tripple rectifiers? Are they referring to the rectifier tubes? If so, how does that change the tone and gain? From a Boogie idiot.....Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BigMESA Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 Wattage. Single 50wDual 100wTriple 150w And I don't think the single even has rectifier tubes in it. I never use my rectifier tubes in my dual anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brick Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 recto tubes are for a little sag, it's harder to hear, and more of a feel thing. As far as the amount of recto tubes, the amount just deals with tha wattage. There is a switch on em to use them or use diodes for the rectifier (diodes are tighter sounding) And the single doesn't even have rectifier tubes. Now, the voicing is different with each recto, the single is more of a straight up rock amp, that can do metal, especially with a boost, but it has a decent clean channel as well. The dual, 2 and 3 channel versions, you decide for yourself as to which one you like better, but they tend to be more big sounding and looser. The triple is more aggressive, and tighter than the dual IMO, and all the clean headroom makes for a decent sounding clean channel as well. Like the dual, there's a two channel, and a three channel, you decide which you like best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sixtonoize Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 The original Dual Rectifier was named because you could use two different ways to turn the AC voltage coming from your wall into the DC voltage that the amp needs to operate. This process is called Rectification, and in a Dual Recto, you could use either silicon diodes or tubes. Tube rectification creates a looser, spongier feel to the amp, while diodes sound more tight and "metal". The 100 watt DR also has a pair of rectifier tubes, as some schools of thought claim that one rectifier tube is necessary for each pair of power tubes. When Mesa introduced a 150 watt version of the Dual Rectifier, in keeping with the 1 rectifier per pair of power tubes, it had 3 rectifier tubes, hence the Triple moniker. It did not, however, have three different WAYS of rectifying AC current...just three tubes. The Single Rectifier came along, and instead of having two or three pairs of output tubes, it only had a single pair...hence the Single designation. It also has no tube rectifier option, so there is only a single way to rectify the AC. Confused yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sardocasm Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 If you're going to get a Rectifier go with a Tremoverb and thank me later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeathMonkey Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 If you're going to get a Rectifier go with a Framus Cobra and thank me later.Fixed by the HCAF mAp police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sixtonoize Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 Zing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zac503 Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 how many channels are possible on each?I always thought the # represented the channels available. if they make a 2 channel single then I'd be all over that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sixtonoize Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 The single recto IS two channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BigMESA Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 how many channels are possible on each? I always thought the # represented the channels available. if they make a 2 channel single then I'd be all over that Read above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phyrexia Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 single recto = only one choice of rectificationdual = two choices. the triple is the odd man out. hey, my blue angel is a dual rectifier but it works differently than the Dual Rec Solo Heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zac503 Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 The single recto IS two channel. that sounds pwn. you can pick those up for a little over a grand cant you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newholland Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 that sounds pwn. you can pick those up for a little over a grand cant you? i honestly believe this is the first known and documented usage of the word 'pwn' as an adjective. you saw it here, folks. real english language history being made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zac503 Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 i honestly believe this is the first known and documented usage of the word 'pwn' as an adjective. you saw it here, folks. real english language history being made!Thank you! Thank you! I lol'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sixtonoize Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 I got my RectoVerb with a Mesa 2x12 for a grand. At the time, that was a STEAL...within the last 3 months or so, I'd say $750-850 for a Single is pretty realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thinkpad20 Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 I'm selling a Tremoverb for $1k plus shipping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 80sShred4TheWin Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 that sounds pwn. you can pick those up for a little over a grand cant you? used you can get for under I got my dual rectifier for $700 used and it was in good condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zac503 Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 I got my RectoVerb with a Mesa 2x12 for a grand. At the time, that was a STEAL...within the last 3 months or so, I'd say $750-850 for a Single is pretty realistic. I used to be such a guitar whore. Now you guys have me thinking MAPS MAPS MAPS. My plan now is Splawn > Krank Rev Jr. Pro > Now maybe a Single. To add some of that California sound to my rig ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wolfspider Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 used you can get for under I got my dual rectifier for $700 used and it was in good condition. wow that was a pretty good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Antipownt Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 ...Now, the voicing is different with each recto, the single is more of a straight up rock amp, that can do metal, especially with a boost, but it has a decent clean channel as well.The dual,2 and 3 channel versions, you decide for yourself as to which one you like better, but they tend to be more big sounding and looser.The triple is more aggressive, and tighter than the dual IMO, and all the clean headroom makes for a decent sounding clean channel as well. ...best Interesting. I have a 3 channel Dual (the second Dual I've owned, and I've also owned a Rectoverb combo and head), and I can say that the Dual certainly does sound [almost rediculously] huge. Now that I think about it, the Rectoverbs are the same thing as the Single, but with reverb, and I liked the way they sounded. The reason I went to a Dual was for the 3 channels (I typically need a clean, dirty, and solo tone). But after reading your post, I do wonder if I would prefer the tone of the Single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thinkpad20 Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 huge. Now that I think about it, the Rectoverbs are the same thing as the Single, but with reverb, and I liked the way they sounded. The reason I went to a Dual was for the 3 channels (I typically need a clean, dirty, and solo tone). But after reading your post, I do wonder if I would prefer the tone of the Single. Three channels aren't as necessary as people make them out to be IMO. You can always just put an EQ pedal in the loop for a solo boost/treble rolloff and use a volume pedal/volume knob to clean up your tone for crunch parts... I'm not saying the three channels sound bad, I'm just saying that I don't think you need to sacrifice tone for the three channels if you prefer the sound of something with less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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