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Mesa Boogie brings back the classic Triple Rectifier amp head

September 15

Hot on the heels of the Dual Rectifier’s return to production, Mesa Boogie has reintroduced another icon from its back catalogue: the Triple Rectifier, back in its 90’s Black Bronco finish. The reissue packs a 150-watt a

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