Usually, we like to go
by the old adage, "If it isn't broken, don't fix it." Well, this
time we'd be wrong! Mesa has updated their very popular Express
lineup to the new Express Plus. For those of you familiar with
the Express 5:25 and 5:50, here are the new features:
The new Express Plus amplifiers feature FIVE
exciting new features that bring them even closer to the flagship
status of Mesa's award-winning MARK V. Check out what puts the
PLUS in the NEW Express 5:25+ :
1) Legendary 5-Band Graphic Equalizer! - Sliders are
added alongside the original PRESET Contour Controls allowing you to
footswitch or auto-assign the 5 Band SLIDERS or the PRESET Control in
each Channel.
2) Improved CLEAN Mode - that has more sparkle in the
highs and warm, breathing lows – Plus a significantly better signal to
noise ratio.
3) Patented Multi-Watt Channel Assignable Power! - Both
Express Plus models allow you to run the output tubes in your choice of
three different wattage ratings per Channel (2x6L6 = 5/25/50), each
with it’s own tone-spawning Operating Class
and Wiring Configuration!
Choose from:
1 power tube operating in pure Class A Single-Ended, producing 5 Watts
2 tubes operating in pure Class A Push-Pull, producing 25 Watts
2 tubes operating in Mesa’s proprietary Dyna-Watt™ Class A/B power,
producing 50 Watts
4) Performance Enhancing SOLO Control - Provides an
additional footswitchable Master Output control that allows you to
preset the perfect amount of volume boost to showcase featured parts
and trigger it on the fly.
5) 4-Button Footswitch – Instant access to Channels,
Reverb, EQ & Solo
So, if you are new to the Mesa Boogie Express
amps, let us fill you in.
The Express 5:50 is one of Mesa Boogie's most popular models featuring
an intuitive layout and versatile design. Each 5:50+ is two
channels, all-tube, hand built, and made in the USA.
Other standard features include:
CUSTOM DESIGNED
AND HANDCRAFTED IN PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
All Tube
Amplifier: 2 x 6L6 Power Tubes & 5 x 12AX7 Preamp Tubes
50 Watts Output
(as well as 25 watts, and 5 watts)
Fixed Bias for
consistent, maintenance free performance
All-Tube, Long
Spring Reverb with Independent Channel Controls
12" Mesa Black
Shadow Speaker (made by EV) in the 1x12 combo
Fully Buffered FX
Loop
Each Channel
Features: Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Footswitchable Reverb, Master,
Footswitchable or Assignable Preset Contour Control & Multi-Watt
Power Switch
Footswitchable
Solo Level Control – Over all channels when activated
External Switching
Jacks for Channel 1/2, Reverb, EQ & Solo