Mesa Boogie Badlander 100 Amp Head
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Mesa Boogie
Badlander 100 Amp Head
Product Info
Article Number:
507213
Brand:
Mesa Boogie
Model:
Badlander 100 Amp Head
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$3,463.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Badlander 100 is a serious contender for high-gain players needing versatility. Mesa’s signature searing tone is here, and the wattage switching is a game-changer for different situations. It’s a powerhouse amp, best suited for players seeking that modern high-gain Mesa sound and willing to handle its considerable heft.
Product Description
- Mesa Boogie Badlander 100 Amp Head
- Tube Amp Head for Electric Guitar
- 2 Channels
- Power: 100 watts - switchable between 100
- 50 & 20 watts
- Integrated CabClone IR
- Bias Select Switch: EL34 or 6L6 tubes
- Preamp tubes: 5x 12AX7
- Power amp tubes: 4x EL34
- Controls: 2x gain
- 2x treble
- 2x mid
- 2x bass
- 2x presence
- 2x master
- 2x cab select (Ch1 / Ch2)
- level
- Switch: 2x Crunch (Clean / Crush)
- Channel select (FTSW)
- 50w / 20w
- Variac / Off / Bold
- Gnd / Lift
- Bias (EL34 / 6L6)
- Speaker outputs: 4 ohms (2x 6.3 mm jack)
- 8 ohms (6.3 mm jack)
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Foot switch input: 6.3 mm jack
- Effects loop send & return: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Headphone connection: 6.3 mm jack
- DI Output / CabClone IR: XLR
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 578 x 264 x 245 mm
- Weight: 18.6 kg
- Includes 1-button foot switch
- Made and hand-wired in the USA
PROS
- • Exceptional Mesa high-gain tone, versatile across rock and metal genres
- • Switchable wattage allows for bedroom practice to stage volume
- • CabClone IR provides surprisingly usable direct recording options
- • Robust construction with Mesa’s signature heavy-duty chassis
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most guitarists
- • The sheer number of controls can be overwhelming for beginners
- • Heavy; portability is a real concern for frequent gigging
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
100/50/20
Tubes
5x 12AX7 preamp, 4x EL34 power
Channels
2 (Clean/Crush)
Effects
Effects loop, CabClone IR
Speaker Output
4 ohms, 8 ohms
Weight
18.6 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a decent starting point for direct recording, but lacks the nuance and dynamic response of a high-quality speaker and power amp interaction – consider it a convenience, not a replacement.
Yes, the bias switch makes the swap straightforward, but you’ll need to adjust the bias trim pots afterward for optimal performance – a service best left to a qualified technician.
’Crush’ isn’t just more distortion; it’s a different voicing—more aggressive and saturated, leaning towards a modern metal tone while retaining some Mesa character.
