Mesa Boogie Stiletto Ace 2x12 Combo

Mesa Boogie Stiletto Ace 2x12 Combo Combo in NEW condition, this is NOS - New Old Stock - it stood at the previous owner's place just under a cover, it was played about 5-6 times and only at home, never taken anywhere. There is not a single scratch. Brief specifications: Features • Handbuilt in Petaluma, California • 50 Watts, Class A/B Power / 2xEL-34, 5x12AX7, 1x5U4 • Fixed Bias for Consistent, Maintenance-Free Performance • 2 Fully Independent Channels with 6 Modes (Channel 1 = Fat Clean, Tite Clean or Crunch (Cloning Channel 2), Channel 2 = Crunch, Tite Gain or Fluid Drive) • Channel Assignable Dual Rectification with Recto Tracking • Independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence & Master Controls per Channe • Bold/Spongy "Variac" Switch • Output Level Control (over all channels when activated) • Footswitchable • Solo Level Control (over all channels when activated) • All-Tube FX Loop with Send Level Control (over all channels when activated) • True "Hard" Bypass Switch that removes FX Loop, Output Level & Solo Level Controls from signal path • Slave Out with Level Control • Fan Cooled • External Switching Jacks for Channels 1, 2 and Solo • Aluminum Chassis In the summer of 2006, the world was filled with the sounds of another new device from California, at the sight of which every self-respecting rock guitarist would drool. Following the very popular Mesa Stiletto Deuce and Trident heads with EL34 tubes, introduced in late 2004, the latest creation by Randall Smith completes this series of amplifiers, at least for the time being. So, meet: the slightly quieter and more community-friendly 50-watt Stiletto Ace, which we will get to know in a 2x12” combo format. The fit and finish quality, typical of Mesa, has always been an example for other manufacturers to follow, and the Ace combo is no exception. Our unit is finished in a warm green color. The finishing quality of the small body details is flawless: the signature Boogie style is so recognizable compared to competing firms that you would know this device was released by Mesa Engineering even after removing all nameplates and logos. Look at the size of this combo in comparison to the Boogie Mark series amplifiers, and you will be forgiven for thinking that someone put only one speaker where two should be. Yes, the device is, to put it mildly, not small, and it is also quite heavy, because the cabinet is made properly – in the form of an isolated “box” with top and back panels. Behind such a decision lies the intention to squeeze every last decibel of low frequencies that can be obtained from a single speaker standing in the Ace. Fortunately, the cabinet has snap-on casters built in, and we think many guitarists will gratefully accept this, especially given that the combo has only one carrying handle. The aluminum chassis and electronics are made with the highest quality typical of Mesa, work on improving which has been constantly ongoing for many years in order to improve products without sacrificing the firm's reputation. Like its "older brothers," the Stiletto Ace is "tuned" for using EL34 tubes and has two very flexible channels. Both channels have a full set of adjustments, including gain level, treble, mid, bass, presence, and master volume controls, but that is only the beginning. Each channel also has a three-position tone setting switch, allowing you to choose between three main sound characters, as well as a two-position switch for selecting the type of rectifier – on silicon diodes or on a 5U4 tube. These switches noticeably expand the capabilities of the Stiletto. On the first channel, the three tone modes are named "Fat Clean," "Tite Clean," and "Crunch." The latter mode is also present on the second channel, and the other two are called "Tite Gain" and "Fluid Drive." Between the rectifier operating mode switches, there is a third small toggle switch that allows you to switch channels without using a footswitch. In the right part of the front panel, there are controls with which most owners of modern Boogie amplifiers are familiar. There is a master volume control and a "Solo" volume control, thanks to which two different volume levels can be set for each mode. The power switch allows you to choose between "Bold" or "Spongy" settings. First appearing on Rectifier series amplifiers, the "Spongy" mode reduces the supply voltage to simulate the power drop of old amplifiers under insufficient voltage. The "Bold" mode provides full voltage, which provides more headroom before distortion and a wider dynamic range. On the back panel, you will find everything you need to connect the Ace to other equipment. There is a serial effects loop and an output jack, both with output volume controls, four jacks for connecting speakers, and two jacks for connecting external controllers, which can accept signals from footswitches equipped with this function for switching channels and enabling the "Solo" mode. The effects loop has a passive bypass switch that completely removes it from the signal path. This switch also bypasses the two volume controls, shortening the path to the speaker. The Stiletto line is Mesa's tribute to classic British amplification, and the Stiletto Ace is no exception. The "Fat Clean" and "Tite Clean" modes of the first channel give you almost everything you can expect from a clean sound. The first mode has rich "lows," melodic crystalline highs, and balanced mids, although the latter are quite moderate and tuned for perfect "cutting through" the concert mix. The "Crunch" mode is available on both channels and delivers the typical British rock sound of the 1980s. Sharp, dirty, and very sensitive to pick attack, with an incredibly fast attack, this mode will give you almost any classic British guitar sound you could ever wish for. The boosted "lows" produced by the Ace cabinet with a closed back panel pair perfectly with this mode. Although it does not fully convey the "breath" of a 4x12” cabinet, in terms of sound and frequency response, the Ace is very similar to it, except for slightly "tighter" "lows." The "Tite Gain" mode is similar to "Crunch" but has a stronger overdrive for soloing, while the "Fluid Drive" mode adds mids and even more overdrive, resulting in the perfect solo sound for playing ballads and long notes that last for days. In this mode, there is slightly more noise and hum, however, this is not surprising given the level of overdrive. At the same time, it is noteworthy that all other modes are characterized by an almost complete absence of hum, which makes the Ace applicable not only in concert work, for which fifty watts of output power is more than enough, but also for home playing or for studio recording. After its update, the Stiletto line concentrated entirely and completely on the rich field of modern British-style sound. The closed Ace combo cabinet gives you sensations close to those of playing through a half-stack. Like all Mesa products, this combo is not cheap, but good things are rarely cheap. In this case, you are paying for the highest manufacturing quality, stunning guitar sound, and for innovative traditions that have been continuing for over thirty years. We believe that, considering everything mentioned above, the Stiletto Ace is a great choice for the money. If you are looking for the perfect sound of an EL34 tube amplifier, but do not want to carry a "head" and a 4x12” speaker cabinet with you, then the Stiletto Ace should be at the top of your shopping list. 2 speakers will give the necessary meat, like a half-stack!!! Included is a footswitch with a cover, cable, casters, branded Mesa Boogie cover, everything as from the factory, and what's more, Mesa no longer makes these combos! And here it is, new, and in a rare configuration with two speakers! Combo is in Dnipropetrovsk, can be heard at the studio. I will deliver to any point in the world. WORLDWIDE SHIPPING