Used Mesa Boogie BADLANDER 50W EL-34 TUBE POWER Rackmount Tube Amplifier 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

• Format: Rackmount

• Finish: Black anodized front panel

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

Ready to Redefine Your Sound

Whether you're tracking in the studio or commanding the stage, the Badlander 50 Rackmount delivers uncompromising tone, flexible power, and professional-grade features. Buy today to

Plug it in, Shape your tone, and Own your sound!