Man, i can't believe how long i wrote off Recs. Without a boost, they're not fun at all... but nearly ANY boost in front, and its one of the greatest tones of all time!
Felt the same. My first tube amp was a basic three channel Triple Rectifier. Wasn’t metal enough for me. Now I know how to boost with a OD pedal, the Dual Rectifier Multi Watt I currently own is my main amp.
the "best" rectifier is the good old underrated roadster for me, still very affordable here in germany and a lot more options and features..loaded with el34, killer! cheers 🎸🎸
I agree but not really. Let me explain. We associate the midrange on the rev d with being scooped but i dont think it is. Its just different. In a good way for me.
It definitely sounds to me like the MultiWatt could benefit from a bump UP in the Presence to get more evened up with the Rev D. Cool vid, Fluff- thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the shoutout to the Beijing square foil getter 12AX7a. Not enough is mentioned about this and its importance in factory voicing of amps. I discovered this because my bone stock Mark IIC+ and 92 5150 had these tubes and was shocked how it woke up my 2000 3 Channel Triple and my Tremoverb head. I have over 50 NOS Beijing 12AX7A and 6N4-J now I've been hoarding. While my experiments over the years trying to find a good Sylvania STR 415 replacement, Im with the Tung Sol 7581A as my clear-cut choice. Grreat stuff, man. I just can't get away from the Tremoverb with this setup.
I own a few Rev F's, Rev G's, the road king V1, the recording recto preamp and some multi-watts and love them all. I use mostly the chinese tubes in them with some with JJ's and they all can sound pretty close to one another. Cool video comparison. \m/
I love the high gain saturation of the mesa rectifiers. It just adds a special something, especially if you’re using multiple amps with different tones. The rectifier was my first love, and I still have my two channel tri rec. Just straight up awesome amps. Thanks for the comparison, Fluff!
I like how the multiwatt sounds more raw and balanced, the 2-channel sounds more eighties, but I don't like its treble. The orange channel of multiwatt is definitely something new, it sounds good but it is very different
Thx fluff for this awesome comparison and for your precious work on the rectifier website… it would be nice to see (and hear) a Badlander Vs RevD video… both with same tubes obviously!
Been watching your videos for a while but I just now had the realization to check out Dragged Under. So glad I did. One of my favorite bands I’ve come across in a while
I love Rectifiers also. I currently own a 4 channel Dual rectifier roadster and a multiwatt that was made in Jan of 2022. Mesa is just one of the best imo, I really want to get an older Mark IV now and a JP2C. Cool comparison, I need to get me an older Rev E Dual Rectifier
Hey Fluff , since you're somewhat of a Dual Rec expert (I'd say) ... what if you did a video where you try to make a Boss Katana head sound as close as possible to a Dual Rec. Since in the software there's 2 different Dual Rec models? 🤔
Going back to your OG-OGeee "Dual Rectifier High Gain Shootout!" I feel like the loathed 3-channel solo head sounds closer to the 2 channel than the Multi-Watt.
I would like to see your take on a early roadking vs an old recto. Since you can blend EL34s and 6L6s in the roadking, maybe you can match it either more ? :)
I’ve got a 2001 single rectifier which I love. I found that JJ 6l6’s sound better for me. Takes some time to dial in a decent tone but overall worth it.
You know what would be funzies...., that Triple Rev F!!!!! Please make a video please!!!!! That thing must be insaaaaane!!!!! I've heard that when they're cranked you can hear the lamentation of the women!!!
I think that the multi watt will sit better in the mix no ? I have the version just before the multi watt which looks similar to it. I don't know how it's called but I never changed my amp since I get this one because I found my sound in it. This amp is really versatile too, the clean channel can do Funk, pop and blues without any problem
I have one of those black face 2ch Fs around here somewhere. Never recorded with it, but just playing in the room I kind of liked the way the orange channel gain sounded with the Mid all the way up, the Treble all the way down (9 o'clock max) and Presence up to bring bite back. Anybody else do that?
Love my Rev F w different boosts and speaker combos. Can make it really pissed off sounding!! The Multiwatt gets me close but definitely missing that angry older Mesa growl.
Whats your opinion on STL Tones Josh Middleton Duel Rec plug in? I think its the most insane, accurate capture of any plugin. Its actually not a capture, they rebuilt the circuits component by component which is a first of its kind I believe....things sounds amazing.
Please do a comparison with a stock modern made multi watt Dual Rec and a Mark VII… I’ve always wondered if a Mark can do the dual Rec sound convincingly. I’m between buying one of those models. Love the flexibility of the Mark but want that dual rec growl on tap too.
It would be sweet to compare an old school Dual Racktifier rev g with the 2 channel recs. There is a difference according to my friend Mike Hasty from Walls of Jericho. He said when he visited the Mesa factory he was told it has lot to do with a more compact design cause it has shorter signal paths. He taught me to have presence on 0 and just use the treble so it cuts out fizz they’re known for.
I have to admit Fluff, I was a two channel hater forever. When the three channels came out, I had a Triple Rec 3 channel. All of my buddies had dual/triple 2 channels (not sure of rev version). I "needed" a third channel, so I went with it and all of my buddies were poor examples of two channels for a healthy comparison like this. Hearing one tuned up with good tubes/etc, its clear that I was way wrong on the dirty channel, and the older Revs ripped compared to my three channel. I didn't have a multi watt version though.
I would like the Rev D for recording metal rhythm guitars, but the multi watt could probably sit in a mix better, especially live. They both have enough of a differential eq tone stack to serve a purpose 😁
I've tried a bunch of rectifiers and with a little tweaking, they all sound pretty much the same; except the rectifier solo, that one sounds like crap. I totally agree with Fluf though, when he says the rectifier can do anything you want. It truely is an all terrain vehicle.
rev D on the orange channel was amazing and worth every cent of its price. BUT it would be cool to hear both of the orange channels tracked together. difference in mids would make a huge tone.
Arguably, I feel the mids in the Multi-Watt may be more useable both in a live band situation and in a recording. Still sounds brutal, but less “buried”…
I did a trade with a guy. Got a Mesa Dual Rectifier Multi Watt in the trade. Played with it 2 times. Far too many knobs and switches to be useful. Included it in a trade in deal today for a brand new Friedman BE 100 Deluxe and Freidman 4x12 cab.
Hey Fluff, I have a multi watt recto from 2015 that I bought locally. I love this amp but I would love to know how to mod the effects loop to a true series loop. Can you help with this. I am running a fortin Zuul in the loop and I still hear signal bleed. Please help!
@@Starch1b2c3d4a the sizzle is useless in a full mix, i low pass filter out everything above 8k anyways, cause the sizzle clashes with hi hats and cymbals.
Hey Brother is it true the modern multiwatt is voiced like an F ? Im in Cali wanting to compare my 2 channel non multiwatt dual rect to one of these C and F versions
The multi watt seems to be more fitted and tighter on that Red Channel whereas the Rev D seems to have a smashing warmer and brighter tones for m ore kind of Marshall flavour"ish" tones
Sitting here doing this the multi might sound better. More marshall thwack to it. But throw them dudes in a mix and some slower chord work especially with palm muting and the rev ds midrange will give that walking in fresh snow crunch to the mix.
Does anyone know if the multi watts have a clean effects loop with no tone suck even at low volumes? I played a roadster that is serial and still has some tone fx loop issues.
Really dig the Multi-Watt. I currently have no Mesa amps after having a mark V and a 3 channel triple rectifier. Now I’m completely torn between a mark series and a rectifier any advice is greatly appreciated!
I'm lucky enough to both V90w and the triple. depends what sound you want. if you want full heavy rythem go triple if you want awesome lead and tight single note rythem go mark v
Would anyone have some advice for me how to set up my 150watt triple recto like Fluff just showed? Talking red channel / Modern or Vintage etc….knob settings etc
Hey Fluff. Kitsap local. Would love to see my Mk4 head on a video. Round trip delivery, no shout-out required. It's a 2X6L6/2XEL34 freshly tech'ed and clean. You had a '12 vid on one but I haven't seen it in the stable since. It's been a decade...could you get away with another Mk4 vid?
While I prefer the overall core sound of the Rev D, looks like the multiwatt has way more flexibility and you could potentially match it to be exactly like the Rev D. I do like flexibility and variety so I'm going for the multi watt.
The multiwatt sounded better than the Rev D until you tried to make it sound as fizzy as the Rev D. I think you might have an attachment to that Rev D and can’t get past that
I actually think I actually preferred the Multi-watt, until you tried to get it to sound like the 2-chan, and then that one sounded better, oddly enough. Which I think kinda defeats the purpose? No? If you try to get one amp to sound like the other, the original is always gonna sound better, which can easily mislead us.
Rev D all the freaking way. Everytime you switched to the Rev D I was thinking holy shit. That thing sounds brutal. The Multi Watt sounds much tighter.
Man, i can't believe how long i wrote off Recs. Without a boost, they're not fun at all... but nearly ANY boost in front, and its one of the greatest tones of all time!
Uncle Ben is here!!!! 👍🎸
Try the Maxon 820 in front of the Mesa and magic will happen
@@Mendelianyou should try a origin effects revivaldrive custom pedal infront of a dual.
The ghost drive dial adds a touch of vintageness.
Felt the same. My first tube amp was a basic three channel Triple Rectifier. Wasn’t metal enough for me. Now I know how to boost with a OD pedal, the Dual Rectifier Multi Watt I currently own is my main amp.
Yeah, unboosted I'd rather listen to my ex-wife. Boosted it's a pretty awesome 5150iii LOL
Would love to see a comparison with the Badlander and the Multi-watt.
It would be really interesting to hear from a Mesa engineer about what they were aiming for with each revision.
The early rev's were pretty much a literal clone of the Soldano SLO100
the "best" rectifier is the good old underrated roadster for me, still very affordable here in germany and a lot more options and features..loaded with el34, killer! cheers 🎸🎸
The rev d just sounds more scooped on the mids. Gotta say I like the multi watt.
Agreed. Even when he dropped the mids on the multi, they still cut through. Multi on orange is substantially darker.
I agree but not really. Let me explain. We associate the midrange on the rev d with being scooped but i dont think it is. Its just different. In a good way for me.
It definitely sounds to me like the MultiWatt could benefit from a bump UP in the Presence to get more evened up with the Rev D.
Cool vid, Fluff- thanks for sharing.
Agreed. I don’t think he was making the right EQ moves to match the amps.
LOVE my multi watt dual rec... I think it's the best of the LOT.
that Rev D is just unstoppable. theres magic in those tubes or something, so much punch and clarity, what a beautiful sounding amp.
Agree 100000%
Thank you for the shoutout to the Beijing square foil getter 12AX7a. Not enough is mentioned about this and its importance in factory voicing of amps. I discovered this because my bone stock Mark IIC+ and 92 5150 had these tubes and was shocked how it woke up my 2000 3 Channel Triple and my Tremoverb head. I have over 50 NOS Beijing 12AX7A and 6N4-J now I've been hoarding. While my experiments over the years trying to find a good Sylvania STR 415 replacement, Im with the Tung Sol 7581A as my clear-cut choice. Grreat stuff, man. I just can't get away from the Tremoverb with this setup.
I own a few Rev F's, Rev G's, the road king V1, the recording recto preamp and some multi-watts and love them all. I use mostly the chinese tubes in them with some with JJ's and they all can sound pretty close to one another. Cool video comparison. \m/
Road Kings rule!
This is what I love seeing man... Definitely your bread and butter to me
I love the high gain saturation of the mesa rectifiers. It just adds a special something, especially if you’re using multiple amps with different tones. The rectifier was my first love, and I still have my two channel tri rec. Just straight up awesome amps. Thanks for the comparison, Fluff!
Great shootout! I love the Multi-watt recs. They are an amazing iteration of the Rectifier. I couldn't agree more with your conclusion 👏
I like how the multiwatt sounds more raw and balanced, the 2-channel sounds more eighties, but I don't like its treble.
The orange channel of multiwatt is definitely something new, it sounds good but it is very different
Thx fluff for this awesome comparison and for your precious work on the rectifier website… it would be nice to see (and hear) a Badlander Vs RevD video… both with same tubes obviously!
Great video! Despite all the 5150,6505 heads today the Rectifier still gets my vote for the most wicked…black leather and chrome. Come on man! 🤘
Been watching your videos for a while but I just now had the realization to check out Dragged Under. So glad I did. One of my favorite bands I’ve come across in a while
Dude! That Rev D sounds brutal.
Nice video! I remember I sold you my Rev E what seems like 10-15 years ago! Kept my D and have it in stable to this day.
DUDE whats up my guy! Email me! fluff@riffsandbeards.net
Close on the red, but man that orange channel from the first of the rectifiers is legendary.
OH MY FREAKING GOD! I wish I had the ear that you have! I absolutely SUCK at amp tone! You rock my friend.
I love Rectifiers also. I currently own a 4 channel Dual rectifier roadster and a multiwatt that was made in Jan of 2022. Mesa is just one of the best imo, I really want to get an older Mark IV now and a JP2C. Cool comparison, I need to get me an older Rev E Dual Rectifier
The rev d sounds so good. Idk why they ever changed that
Hey Fluff , since you're somewhat of a Dual Rec expert (I'd say) ... what if you did a video where you try to make a Boss Katana head sound as close as possible to a Dual Rec. Since in the software there's 2 different Dual Rec models? 🤔
😂😂😂 NO
You wanna sound like a recto ditch the boss man
@@bmark7951 just for the fun of it
@@Ottophil What would you recommend for the same price point?
No chance of that happening mate, I sold my boss katana it was useless
What the Nomad and the Studio 22? Sleepers for sure!!
Going back to your OG-OGeee "Dual Rectifier High Gain Shootout!" I feel like the loathed 3-channel solo head sounds closer to the 2 channel than the Multi-Watt.
Adding to the "Multiwatt took the win" chorus. I definitely prefer the mid-range.
thanks for all the info i just got a non multiwatt triple rectifier that if im not mistaken should be on the rev D end since the serial number its 450
The Rev D seems to do ‘that’ tone a bit better, but the multi watt seems a lot more versatile
Good demo . It’s great too see old and new comparisons .
I would like to see your take on a early roadking vs an old recto. Since you can blend EL34s and 6L6s in the roadking, maybe you can match it either more ? :)
ToneX, Quad Cortex, Kemper, NAM, HeadRush capture?
I’ve got a 2001 single rectifier which I love. I found that JJ 6l6’s sound better for me. Takes some time to dial in a decent tone but overall worth it.
You know what would be funzies...., that Triple Rev F!!!!! Please make a video please!!!!! That thing must be insaaaaane!!!!!
I've heard that when they're cranked you can hear the lamentation of the women!!!
Have you ever been interested in doing a Road King 1 vs Road King 2 shootout or something to that effect?
I think that the multi watt will sit better in the mix no ? I have the version just before the multi watt which looks similar to it. I don't know how it's called but I never changed my amp since I get this one because I found my sound in it. This amp is really versatile too, the clean channel can do Funk, pop and blues without any problem
Hey Fluff - great shootout! What preamps are you using to record? Looks like some kind of 1073 setup. Cheers.
I've been playing for long time. I have used and owned a lot of gear but dude the amount of high dollar gear... you jam in $$$$$land. Nice
Multiwatt sound more organic, overall better. Nice video.
I have a Rev F & a 2017 Multiwatt. I should try this out!
Back in the day most loved the scooped tone! Today it's all about the mids! Great comparison video Thanks Bro...
I have one of those black face 2ch Fs around here somewhere. Never recorded with it, but just playing in the room I kind of liked the way the orange channel gain sounded with the Mid all the way up, the Treble all the way down (9 o'clock max) and Presence up to bring bite back. Anybody else do that?
Love my Rev F w different boosts and speaker combos. Can make it really pissed off sounding!! The Multiwatt gets me close but definitely missing that angry older Mesa growl.
Whats your opinion on STL Tones Josh Middleton Duel Rec plug in? I think its the most insane, accurate capture of any plugin. Its actually not a capture, they rebuilt the circuits component by component which is a first of its kind I believe....things sounds amazing.
Yeah it’s really amazing
Please do a comparison with a stock modern made multi watt Dual Rec and a Mark VII…
I’ve always wondered if a Mark can do the dual Rec sound convincingly. I’m between buying one of those models. Love the flexibility of the Mark but want that dual rec growl on tap too.
Amps were boosted It seems. There's a pedal engaged next to the footswitch?
Surprisingly, on the orange channel, I find the Rev D sounding way more "modern". Like very mid focused and "in your face".
It would be sweet to compare an old school Dual Racktifier rev g with the 2 channel recs. There is a difference according to my friend Mike Hasty from Walls of Jericho. He said when he visited the Mesa factory he was told it has lot to do with a more compact design cause it has shorter signal paths. He taught me to have presence on 0 and just use the treble so it cuts out fizz they’re known for.
I like the multi watt better. I like the mid range on it better
I have to admit Fluff, I was a two channel hater forever. When the three channels came out, I had a Triple Rec 3 channel. All of my buddies had dual/triple 2 channels (not sure of rev version). I "needed" a third channel, so I went with it and all of my buddies were poor examples of two channels for a healthy comparison like this. Hearing one tuned up with good tubes/etc, its clear that I was way wrong on the dirty channel, and the older Revs ripped compared to my three channel. I didn't have a multi watt version though.
I would like the Rev D for recording metal rhythm guitars, but the multi watt could probably sit in a mix better, especially live. They both have enough of a differential eq tone stack to serve a purpose 😁
Serious Question. How are you switching between cabs using the OX Box. Do you have a switcher or are you manually changing out the chord between amps?
I've tried a bunch of rectifiers and with a little tweaking, they all sound pretty much the same; except the rectifier solo, that one sounds like crap. I totally agree with Fluf though, when he says the rectifier can do anything you want. It truely is an all terrain vehicle.
I would really like to hear about the different 3ch revisions!
That sounds very powerful. Nice!
Yo ryan could you review a stilleto?
rev D on the orange channel was amazing and worth every cent of its price. BUT it would be cool to hear both of the orange channels tracked together. difference in mids would make a huge tone.
Arguably, I feel the mids in the Multi-Watt may be more useable both in a live band situation and in a recording. Still sounds brutal, but less “buried”…
I did a trade with a guy. Got a Mesa Dual Rectifier Multi Watt in the trade. Played with it 2 times. Far too many knobs and switches to be useful. Included it in a trade in deal today for a brand new Friedman BE 100 Deluxe and Freidman 4x12 cab.
Hey Fluff, I have a multi watt recto from 2015 that I bought locally. I love this amp but I would love to know how to mod the effects loop to a true series loop. Can you help with this. I am running a fortin Zuul in the loop and I still hear signal bleed. Please help!
Id love to hear the Mesa Multi vs EVH Stealth 100w
D soo much tighter. Is that what they went for in the badlander? I would like to see badlander against rev D
Damn, the multiwatt actually killed it here. The D was a bit of a scooped and harsh tone
D had a nice sizzle.
@@Starch1b2c3d4a the sizzle is useless in a full mix, i low pass filter out everything above 8k anyways, cause the sizzle clashes with hi hats and cymbals.
I agree, was surprised that I preferred the multiwatt in every instance
Yep, all I could think about is how the Rev D would get lost in a mix with such scooped mids.
It’s insane what that dirty tree does to bring the best out of a rectifier amp man
Hey Brother is it true the modern multiwatt is voiced like an F ?
Im in Cali wanting to compare my 2 channel non multiwatt dual rect to one of these C and F versions
Old mesa DR sounds better for me. thanks for the presentation
The multi watt seems to be more fitted and tighter on that Red Channel whereas the Rev D seems to have a smashing warmer and brighter tones for m ore kind of Marshall flavour"ish" tones
Sitting here doing this the multi might sound better. More marshall thwack to it. But throw them dudes in a mix and some slower chord work especially with palm muting and the rev ds midrange will give that walking in fresh snow crunch to the mix.
Mesa uses JJ tubes now? Is this new??
Love this episode?
Do you bypass the fx loop in your tone? If not how u dial it in?
Loops were bypassed
Does anyone know if the multi watts have a clean effects loop with no tone suck even at low volumes? I played a roadster that is serial and still has some tone fx loop issues.
Rev d has such a sizzle. Without playing it myself it’s hard to tell if I’d really like it to live with.
I feel like the sound of the old one is the sound of Metallica’s Load and Reload.
Whe you leave the ox box and go into your interface are you running the line through a pre before your daw?
Nope direct into the converter
Road King 2 for the win. 🥇
Really dig the Multi-Watt. I currently have no Mesa amps after having a mark V and a 3 channel triple rectifier. Now I’m completely torn between a mark series and a rectifier any advice is greatly appreciated!
I'm lucky enough to both V90w and the triple. depends what sound you want. if you want full heavy rythem go triple if you want awesome lead and tight single note rythem go mark v
I might actually like the red channel of the MW a little more but the orange channel on the Rev D sounds so much more aggressive
I saw that Dirty Tree....love that pedal!
Edit: I don't see a link to the Rectifier history you mentioned...or am I just dumb?
Oops adding
@@RiffsAndBeards Thanks, heading there now...
Would anyone have some advice for me how to set up my 150watt triple recto like Fluff just showed? Talking red channel / Modern or Vintage etc….knob settings etc
Meza?
Hey Fluff. Kitsap local. Would love to see my Mk4 head on a video. Round trip delivery, no shout-out required. It's a 2X6L6/2XEL34 freshly tech'ed and clean. You had a '12 vid on one but I haven't seen it in the stable since. It's been a decade...could you get away with another Mk4 vid?
I have a 2008 Mark IV short head ☺️
While I prefer the overall core sound of the Rev D, looks like the multiwatt has way more flexibility and you could potentially match it to be exactly like the Rev D. I do like flexibility and variety so I'm going for the multi watt.
Multi-watt is the best Dual Rectifier. I'll die on that hill. I love them
Will we ever get a single rectifier review I feel like they get no love
You went the wrong way with the presence knob in the attempt to make the MW sound close the D.
Great video !!!
>Next Video -> SOLO HEAD vs MULTIWATT ?????
This may have been answered somewhere, but why has Fluff moved out of his regular studio? This has been the case for months now. What's up?
Rev D wins in my eyes. I like the brighter sound.
The multiwatt sounded better than the Rev D until you tried to make it sound as fizzy as the Rev D. I think you might have an attachment to that Rev D and can’t get past that
I think the same. The MW sounds more balanced and nice, the fizz of rev D is not good, and taking the MW to that place doesn't work
Rev D has like a fizzle in the high end that i just don't like, the Muliwatt has perfect mids, and high end is just right.
That much beef makes me want to go get a burger! (Okay lame line, but damn that first tone was beefy)
I actually think I actually preferred the Multi-watt, until you tried to get it to sound like the 2-chan, and then that one sounded better, oddly enough. Which I think kinda defeats the purpose? No? If you try to get one amp to sound like the other, the original is always gonna sound better, which can easily mislead us.
Rectifier? Damn near killed ‘em…
Rev D all the freaking way.
Everytime you switched to the Rev D I was thinking holy shit. That thing sounds brutal. The Multi Watt sounds much tighter.
My favorite presenter, Ryan "Let's twist some knobs" Bruce.
that full multiwatt mix sounds like an every time i die song lol
Orange, I prefer the multi.
Whenever I hear a recti there's one question: WHERE ARE THE MIDS? :D
I'm a simple man. I see the word Rectifier, I click.
These amps sound ballin af. 😤😤😤