Mesa Boogie Badlander 25 Tube 25-Watt Guitar Amplifier Head Mesa Boogie

Mesa Boogie Badlander 25 Tube 25-Watt Guitar Amplifier Head

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 Head 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 Head 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 Head rules!

Features:

GENERAL INFORMATION

• PRODUCT NAME & FORMAT: Badlander 25 Head
• 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
• CASTERS: No

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

WEIGHT 19 lb.
HEIGHT 8 1/2”
WIDTH 18 3/8”
DEPTH 10”

(Speaker cabinets sold separately)