Mesa/Boogie Reissues Iconic '90s Triple Rectifier
Mesa/Boogie reissues the legendary '90s Triple Rectifier Solo—a 150W two-channel high-gain tube amp that defined 1990s metal. Now with modern upgrades.
Mesa/Boogie is reaching back into its legendary vault to bring back one of the most defining heavy guitar amplifiers in history: the ’90s Triple Rectifier Solo.
The limited-edition reissue faithfully recreates the aggressive, high-gain characteristics of the original two-channel powerhouse that shaped the sound of 1990s metal, nu-metal, and hard rock, while introducing several player-requested modern upgrades.
The Return of a Heavy Metal Legend
Originally introduced in 1992—shortly after the launch of the Dual Rectifier—the Triple Rectifier stepped things up with a larger power transformer, two extra power tubes, and a third rectifier tube, delivering a staggering 150 watts of output. Known for its massive low-end growl, harmonic-rich highs, and scooped mids, the amp quickly became a staple for heavy guitar tones.
The new reissue stays true to this heritage, retaining the original two-channel configuration featuring Orange/Vintage and Modern/Red modes. It also includes Channel Cloning, allowing players to apply either mode to both channels for maximum tonal flexibility.
Modern Tweaks for Today’s Guitarists
While purists will love the authentic retro voicing, Mesa/Boogie has integrated several contemporary features to suit modern rigs:
- Improved Clean Mode: Offers significantly greater clarity and definition compared to the original 1990s iteration.
- Bias Switch: Provides effortless compatibility with both 6L6 and EL34 power tubes.
- Bold/Spongy Power Switch: Delivers Variac-style response changes for altered feel and headroom.
- Rectifier Select Switch: Allows users to easily toggle between tube and silicon-diode rectification.
- Slave Out & FX Loop: Features a line-level preamp/power amp output ideal for IR loaders, alongside a dedicated effects loop for pedalboard integration.
Pricing and Availability
The Mesa/Boogie ’90s Triple Rectifier is available now in limited quantities for $3,199, offering modern guitarists a chance to wield the ferocious high-gain authority that dominated the past three decades of heavy music.
But we would say that the demand for 150-watt tube amps in 2026 is limited at best. So it may not be the best bang for your buck, unless you must play through high-powered, high-gain tube amp heads!
- +Faithful recreation of legendary '90s tone
- +Modern upgrades (channel cloning, improved clean mode)
- +Flexible power tube options (6L6/EL34)
- +Rectifier selection (tube/silicon-diode)
- +Comprehensive effects loop and slave out
- −High price at $3,199
- −150-watt output may be excessive for many modern rigs
- −Limited demand for full-sized tube amps in 2026
What is the Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier and why is it legendary?
The Triple Rectifier, introduced in 1992, is a 150-watt two-channel high-gain tube amp that became a staple for 1990s metal, nu-metal, and hard rock. It features a larger power transformer, two extra power tubes, and a third rectifier tube compared to the Dual Rectifier, delivering massive low-end growl and harmonic-rich highs that defined the era's heaviest tones.
What modern upgrades does the reissue include?
The reissue adds channel cloning (apply either channel mode to both channels), improved clean mode with greater clarity, bias switch for 6L6/EL34 power tubes, bold/spongy power switch for Variac-style response, rectifier select switch for tube/silicon-diode toggling, slave out, and effects loop for IR loaders and pedalboards.
What is the price and availability of the new Triple Rectifier?
The Mesa/Boogie '90s Triple Rectifier is priced at $3,199 and available now in limited quantities. However, demand for 150-watt tube amps in 2026 is limited, making it best suited for players who specifically require high-powered, high-gain tube amp heads.
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