Best Mesa Boogie Tube Guitar Heads 2026

Premium Mesa Boogie tube guitar heads - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Blues For Classic Rock For Jazz For Vintage Tones For Professional Gigs For Studio Recording

BRANDS: Engl Marshall Hughes&Kettner Mesa Boogie Friedman Victory Amplifiers Evh Orange Harley Benton Soldano Bad Cat Bugera Diezel PRS Peavey Revv

Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Head

by Mesa Boogie

Professional Gigs Classic Rock Jazz

Key Feature:

• Dynamic playing response

✓ PROS

• Natural compression and warmth
• Dynamic playing response

✗ CONS

• More expensive than solid-state
• Heat generation during use

Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Head, Dual Rectifier Guitar Amp HeadMESA / BOOGIE has had its famous and already established...

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 104425

$3,738

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Mesa Boogie JP-2C Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Mesa Boogie JP-2C Head

by Mesa Boogie

Classic Rock Blues Vintage Tones

Key Feature:

• Authentic tube saturation

✓ PROS

• Dynamic playing response
• Authentic tube saturation

✗ CONS

• Requires tube maintenance
• Heat generation during use

Mesa Boogie JP-2C HeadGuitar Amp HeadJohn Petrucci Signature ModelAll-tube3 Channels with five modesPower: Class A / B...

⭐ 4.4/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 379484

$5,011

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Mesa Boogie Fillmore 100 Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Mesa Boogie Fillmore 100 Head

by Mesa Boogie

Vintage Tones Studio Recording Blues

Key Feature:

• Professional sound quality

✓ PROS

• Professional sound quality
• Classic vintage tone

✗ CONS

• Needs separate speaker cabinet
• Heavier than other options

Mesa Boogie Fillmore 100 HeadElectric Guitar Amp Head2 Independent switchable channelseach with 3 modesSwitchable...

⭐ 4.4/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 469273

$2,639

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Mesa Boogie Mark Five:25 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Mesa Boogie Mark Five:25

by Mesa Boogie

Classic Rock Jazz Blues

Key Feature:

• Natural compression and warmth

✓ PROS

• Dynamic playing response
• Natural compression and warmth

✗ CONS

• Requires tube maintenance
• More expensive than solid-state

Mesa Boogie Mark Five: 25Full Tube Head for Electric GuitarRecording Amp2 ChannelsPower: 10/25 W (switchable)Power amp...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 348173

$2,507

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Mesa Boogie Badlander 50 Amp Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Mesa Boogie Badlander 50 Amp Head

by Mesa Boogie

Vintage Tones Classic Rock Studio Recording

Key Feature:

• Authentic tube saturation

✓ PROS

• Authentic tube saturation
• Professional sound quality

✗ CONS

• Needs separate speaker cabinet
• More expensive than solid-state

Mesa Boogie Badlander 50 Amp HeadTube Amp Head for Electric Guitar2 ChannelsPower: 50 watts - switchable between 50...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 507212

$3,134

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Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-50 Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-50 Head

by Mesa Boogie

Professional Gigs Studio Recording Blues

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage tone

✓ PROS

• Professional sound quality
• Classic vintage tone

✗ CONS

• Heat generation during use
• Needs separate speaker cabinet

Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-50 HeadFull Tube Amp Head for Electric Guitar3 Channels: CleanLo Gain & Hi GainPower:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 403466

$3,519

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Mesa Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Mesa Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier

by Mesa Boogie

Classic Rock Jazz Professional Gigs

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage tone

✓ PROS

• Professional sound quality
• Classic vintage tone

✗ CONS

• More expensive than solid-state
• Needs separate speaker cabinet

Mesa Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier, Tube Amp Head for Electric GuitarThe release of the Dual Rectifier Solo Head in 1992...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 608628

$4,619

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Mesa Boogie Badlander 25 Amp Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Mesa Boogie Badlander 25 Amp Head

by Mesa Boogie

Studio Recording Classic Rock Jazz

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage tone

✓ PROS

• Dynamic playing response
• Authentic tube saturation

✗ CONS

• Requires tube maintenance
• Heat generation during use

Mesa Boogie Badlander 25 Amp HeadTube Amp Head for Electric GuitarThe newest member of the Recitfier familyPower...

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 589822

$1,979

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Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head

by Mesa Boogie

Blues Jazz Vintage Tones

Key Feature:

• Authentic tube saturation

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage tone
• Authentic tube saturation

✗ CONS

• Heat generation during use
• Requires tube maintenance

Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 HeadAll Tube Electric Guitar Amp Head3 Channels: CleanLo Gain & Hi GainMulti-Soak...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 426618

$4,289

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Mesa Boogie Mark VII Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Mesa Boogie Mark VII Head

by Mesa Boogie

Professional Gigs Studio Recording Blues

Key Feature:

• Dynamic playing response

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage tone
• Natural compression and warmth

✗ CONS

• More expensive than solid-state
• Needs separate speaker cabinet

Mesa Boogie Mark VII HeadTube Amp Head for Electric GuitarPower: 25 / 45 / 90 Watts switchablePower tubes: 4 x Mesa...

⭐ 5.0/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 589760

$4,839

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Mesa Boogie Fillmore 50 Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Mesa Boogie Fillmore 50 Head

by Mesa Boogie

Classic Rock Blues Vintage Tones

Key Feature:

• Dynamic playing response

✓ PROS

• Professional sound quality
• Classic vintage tone

✗ CONS

• Needs separate speaker cabinet
• Requires tube maintenance

Mesa Boogie Fillmore 50 HeadAmp Head for Electric GuitarAll-tube2 Independent switchable channels - each with 3...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 445525

$2,529

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Mesa Boogie Badlander 50 Amp Head Bl.Ta. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Mesa Boogie Badlander 50 Amp Head Bl.Ta.

by Mesa Boogie

Professional Gigs Jazz Vintage Tones

Key Feature:

• Authentic tube saturation

✓ PROS

• Dynamic playing response
• Professional sound quality

✗ CONS

• Needs separate speaker cabinet
• Heavier than other options

Mesa Boogie Badlander 50 Amp Head Bl.Ta.Tube Head Amplifier for Electric GuitarChannels: 2Power: 50 watts - switchable...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 612402

$3,079

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Mesa Boogie Badlander 100 Amp Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Mesa Boogie Badlander 100 Amp Head

by Mesa Boogie

Studio Recording Blues Professional Gigs

Key Feature:

• Natural compression and warmth

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage tone
• Natural compression and warmth

✗ CONS

• Needs separate speaker cabinet
• Requires tube maintenance

Mesa Boogie Badlander 100 Amp HeadTube Amp Head for Electric Guitar2 ChannelsPower: 100 watts - switchable between...

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 507213

$3,464

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Mesa Boogie Fillmore 25 Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Mesa Boogie Fillmore 25 Head

by Mesa Boogie

Classic Rock Studio Recording Vintage Tones

Key Feature:

• Authentic tube saturation

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage tone
• Authentic tube saturation

✗ CONS

• Heat generation during use
• More expensive than solid-state

Mesa Boogie Fillmore 25 HeadAmp Head for Electric GuitarFull-tubePower: 23 Watt2 Independent switchable channels - each...

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 450131

$2,089

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Mesa Boogie California Tweed 4:40 Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Mesa Boogie California Tweed 4:40 Head

by Mesa Boogie

Jazz Blues Vintage Tones

Key Feature:

• Natural compression and warmth

✓ PROS

• Professional sound quality
• Natural compression and warmth

✗ CONS

• Needs separate speaker cabinet
• Heat generation during use

Mesa Boogie California Tweed 4: 40 HeadAmp Head for Electric Guitar1 ChannelPower: Multi-Watt 40 W30 W20 W10 W2 W...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 459932

$2,615

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How to Choose the Best Tube Guitar Heads

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced tube guitar heads typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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