Mesa Boogie Badlander 50 Amp Head Bl.Ta.
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Mesa Boogie
Badlander 50 Amp Head Bl.Ta.
Product Info
Article Number:
612402
Brand:
Mesa Boogie
Model:
Badlander 50 Amp Head Bl.Ta.
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$3,078.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Badlander 50 Bl.Ta. is a powerhouse amp—Mesa’s signature crunch dialed up to eleven. It's a great choice for players seeking a high-gain, modern Mesa tone with a surprising amount of clean headroom when needed, perfect for rock, metal, and heavier genres where you want that signature Mesa roar.
Product Description
- Mesa Boogie Badlander 50 Amp Head Bl.Ta.
- Tube Head Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- Channels: 2
- Power: 50 watts - switchable between 50 and 20 watts
- Preamp tubes: 5x 12AX7
- Power amp tubes: 2x EL34
- Bias select switch: EL34 or 6L6 tubes
- Integrated CabClone IR
- Hand-wired in the USA
- Controls: 2 x Gain
- 2 x Treble
- 2 x Mid
- 2 x Bass
- 2 x Presence
- 2 x Master
- 2 x Cab Select (Ch1 / Ch2)
- Level
- Schalter: 2 x Crunch (Clean / Crush)
- Kanalwahl (FTSW)
- 50 W / 20 W
- Variac / Off / Bold
- Gnd / Lift
- Bias (EL34 / 6L6)
- Speaker outputs: 4 Ohm (2 x 6.3 mm jack)
- 8 Ohm (6.3 mm jack)
- Instrument input: 6.3 mm jack
- FTSW: 6.3 mm jack
- Effects Loop Send & Return: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- DI Output / CabClone IR: XLR
- Integrated CabClone IR
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 578 x 264 x 245 mm
- Weight: 16.3 kg
- Colour: Black Taurus cover
- Includes 1-button footswitch
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wired construction ensures exceptional reliability and tonal clarity.
- • Bl.Ta. circuit delivers a modern, aggressive high-gain voicing.
- • Switchable 50/20 watt modes offer versatility for different stages.
- • Integrated CabClone IR provides surprisingly realistic impulse response.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many guitarists.
- • Weight can be a concern for gigging musicians or frequent travel.
- • While versatile, excels primarily in high-gain rock and metal genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
50/20
Tubes
5x 12AX7 preamp, 2x EL34 power
Channels
2
Effects
Effects Loop, CabClone IR, Headphone Output
Speaker Output
4 Ohm, 8 Ohm
Weight
Approximately 37 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CabClone IR is a solid, convenient option, but it doesn’t perfectly replicate the complexity of a meticulously mic’d cabinet—it's a good starting point for DI recording though.
It's a straightforward bias switch, but requires a brief power-down and adjustment to ensure optimal performance with different tube types – best left to someone familiar with amp maintenance.
Absolutely, the 20-watt setting provides plenty of volume for smaller spaces while retaining the amp’s characteristic tone and dynamic response.
