other features of the rectoverb

 There are more features to the mesa boogie rectoverb than i have previously discussed. In this blog we will go over  them. First of all i would like to say that the rectoverb is a master volume amp.This means that each channel has it's own volume controll . Both channels send their signal to a shared amplifier with it's seperate volume controll. This allows you to turn up both channels at the same time once you have their individual volumes set in relationship to each other. I can not stress enough the importance of power amp saturation to your desired tube sound. Pre-amp tube saturation is not enough. You can find the sweet spot on this amp around 2 or 3 o clcok on the dial., but all the way up will be fine . However turning it all the way up with result in some power amp hiss. Once this is done you can set the individual volume on your distorted channel around  9 to 11 o'clock  for a good tone. This will result in it being vary loud. I encourage you to use this approach with a THD hotplate to get the volume under control.
  Each channel also has it's own reverb. There is no master reverb on this amp( don't really need it anyway) . One very good feature is the solo  feature. This is a volume nob beside the master volume that gives you a boost in volume for solo's or whatever. To obtain the boost you have to have this nob turned up past the master volume nob or it will not give any type of boost. There are a few more features such as a bias switch on the back to change tube types and multiple jacks for different ohms for different speakers hook ups. It also has external switching capabilities. The amp comes with a foot switch for channel, reverb, and solo for easy switching with your feet.