Mesa Boogie Badlander 25 1×12 Tube 25 Watt Guitar Amplifier Combo
A BOLD NEW RECTIFIER VOICE FOR A NEW ERA
Badlanders arose from Mesa’s legendary Dual Rectifiers and feedback from players who used them over decades requesting; “Tighter low end, refined top end, and less mid scoop delivered with MESA gain that feels great and sounds huge.” The Badlander 25 1×12 Combo delivers that recipe in a small package and power range that adds a raw character all its own. For the guitarist leaning rock who likes some Brit influence with their American-voiced gain, the 25’s appeal is obvious, with many such tones that sound huge through cabinetry while also providing stunning direct performance without live speakers.
The Badlander 25 1×12 Combo delivers the Rectifier-inspired voice and performance of the Badlander 100 and 50, offering a fiery-sounding, ultra-portable low-power option for those not needing big horsepower. The same simple 2 channel format, each containing Clean, Crunch, and Crush modes repeated, fits perfectly within this small EL84- powered rendering with a fierceness and harmonic complexity all its own.
Key features and options included on the bigger models remain intact, with only the power section, transformers, and chassis getting a make-over. Tonally speaking, choosing a favorite between the 3 models isn’t easy, as each has its own character and application, but the 25 wins hands down for attitude and ease of transport.
Like all Badlanders, the Badlander 25 1×12 Combo packs Mesa’s CabClone IR Direct Interface making recording and cabless live capture easy. The same collection of Rectifier Closed-Back and Boogie Open-Back Cabinets from their standalone CabClone IR are included and provide a wide array of sounds and responses. For guitarists seeking tube tone and huge sounding gain through cabs or direct, from a compact 1×12 combo that’s easy to take with you, the Rectifier Badlander 25 1×12 Combo rules!
Features:
GENERAL INFORMATION
• PRODUCT NAME & FORMAT: Badlander 25 1×12 Combo
• PRODUCT SERIES: Rectifier Series
• BUILD LOCATION: Built In Petaluma, CA, with the World’s Finest Materials
• WATTAGE: 25 or 10 Watt Selectable (Global)
• POWER TUBE TYPE: 2x Mesa EL-84
• CHANNELS & MODES: 2 Channels / 3 Mode Channel Cloning
• MODE VOICINGS/STYLES: Ch. 1 = Clean, Crunch, or Crush (Channel Cloning); Ch. 2 = Clean, Crunch, or Crush (Channel Cloning)
• FOOTSWITCHABLE FUNCTIONS: Ch. 1/2
• SPEAKER(S) & IMPEDANCE: 1 – 8 Ohm Celestion Creamback 65 / Total Load = 8 Ohms
AMPLIFIER FEATURES
• AMP TYPE: Tube
• CHASSIS MATERIAL: Aluminum
• RECTIFIER TYPE: Silicon Diodes
• PREAMP TUBES: 5x 12AX7
• POWER AMP TUBES: 2x EL-84
• MAINTENANCE FREE FIXED BIAS: Yes
• WATTAGE(S): 25 or 10 Watt Selectable (Global)
• POWER AMP DETAILS (CLASS & WATTAGE): Class A/B Power with global 25/10 Power Switch – Provides two power options: Choose from 2 power tubes operating in Class A/B Triode for lush harmonics and a sweet, liquid feel at lower volumes, producing 10 Watts or 2 tubes operating in Mesa’s proprietary Dyna-Watt Class A/B Pentode for maximum power, punch, and clarity, producing 25 Watts
• CONVECTION OR FAN COOLING: Convection
• NUMBER OF FOOTSWITCHABLE CHANNELS (OR MODES): Two Channels
• NUMBER OF STYLE MODES: Three
• NUMBER OF STYLE MODES PER CHANNEL: Three (Channel Cloning)
• TYPES OF STYLE MODES PER CHANNEL: Ch. 1 = Clean, Crunch or Crush (Channel Cloning) Ch. 2 = Clean, Crunch or Crush (Channel Cloning)
• CHANNEL CONTROLS: Each Channel features Independent, 3-Position Style Mode Switch, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Master, and 8-Position CabClone IR Select (back-panel) Controls
• EFFECTS LOOP & BYPASS OPTIONS: Tube-Driven, Series FX Loop
• SPEAKER OUTPUTS: One 8 Ohm and Two 4 Ohm
• CABINET SIMULATION – DIRECT LIVE/RECORDING OUTPUT: Built-in, channel assignable, MESA CabClone IR Cab Simulator featuring 8 MESA Cabinet IRs, USB. Connection for IR transfers, Internal Amp Load for cabinet-free use, IR Balanced XLR Direct Output, Headphone Output, IR Output Level Control, & Ground/Lift Switch
• INTERNAL AMP LOAD (FOR SPEAKER-LESS PERFORMANCE): Yes
• HEADPHONE OUTPUT: Yes
ACCESSORIES
• FOOTSWITCH: Included – 1 Button Footswitch (Ch. 1/2)
• SLIPCOVER: Included – Fitted Slipcover
CABINET FEATURES
• CABINET MATERIAL: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
• STANDARD FINISH: Black Bronco Vinyl, Black Jute Grille, Silver Piping
• SPEAKER(S) & IMPEDANCE: 1 – 8 Ohm Celestion Creamback 65 / Total Load = 8 Ohms
• CASTERS: No
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
• WEIGHT: 40 lb.
• HEIGHT: 17-7/8”
• WIDTH: 19”
• DEPTH: 11-1/8”