Used Mesa Boogie BADLANDER 50W EL-34 Tube Amp Head

Mesa Boogie Badlander 50W EL-34 Rackmount Tube Amplifier Head

"Modern Rectifier Muscle with Vintage British Bite"

A Compact Powerhouse for Studio and Stage Versatility

The Mesa Boogie Badlander 50W EL-34 Rackmount Head brings the aggressive tone and refined feel of the Rectifier series into a sleek rackmount format. Powered by a pair of EL-34 tubes, this amp delivers bold, harmonically rich tones with a tighter low end and enhanced midrange punch—ideal for modern rock, metal, and fusion players.

Its two fully independent channels each offer three distinct modes: Clean, Crunch, and Crush, allowing players to dial in everything from sparkling cleans to saturated high-gain textures. The Multi-Watt power switch lets you toggle between 50 watts of full-throttle output and a clip-friendly 20-watt triode mode for dynamic response and studio flexibility.

With built-in CabClone IR technology, the Badlander 50 is equally at home on stage or in silent recording setups, offering eight Mesa cabinet IRs and USB compatibility for third-party impulse responses.

Highlights

• EL-34 tube power for British-inspired tone and dynamic response

• Two independent channels with Clean, Crunch, and Crush modes

• 50/20-watt Multi-Watt switch for full or triode operation

• Built-in CabClone IR with 8 Mesa cabinet simulations

• Rackmount chassis for streamlined integration

• USB port for third-party IR loading and management

Specifications

• Power Tubes: 2 x EL-34

• Preamp Tubes: 5 x 12AX7

• Channels: 2 (each with Clean, Crunch, Crush modes)

• Power Output: 50W (Class A/B) / 20W (Triode)

• Bias: Fixed

• Cabinet Simulation: CabClone IR with 8 Mesa IR presets

• IR Compatibility: USB-accessible for third-party IRs

• Controls: Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Master per channel

Artists Who Trust Mesa Boogie

Mesa Boogie amps are used by top-tier players across genres:

• John Petrucci – Known for his signature high-gain tone and dynamic control

• Andy Timmons – Uses Mesa for expressive lead tones and clean articulation

• Misha Mansoor – Relies on Mesa for modern metal clarity and punch