Description
Time to Boogie! Mesa Boogie Lonestar Special 1×12” Multi-Watt (30, 15, 5) tube amp with two clean channels, drive and Reverb. $1699!
The Mesa Boogie Lonestar Special 1×12″ is a boutique-quality tube amplifier known for its exceptional tonal range, versatility, and powerful all-tube design. Part of Mesa Boogie’s Lonestar series, the Lonestar Special delivers everything from pristine, shimmering cleans to smooth, vintage overdrive, making it suitable for a wide range of playing styles and genres. This 1×12” combo version is compact yet powerful, making it a favorite among gigging musicians and studio players alike.
KEY FEATURES:
Class A Tube Power: The Lonestar Special features Class A all-tube circuitry, delivering rich, warm, and dynamic tones. It utilizes a set of EL84 power tubes that provide a distinctive British-style response, perfect for vintage rock, blues, and jazz.
Multi-Watt Power Switch: One of the standout features is Mesa’s patented Multi-Watt™ power switch, which allows players to toggle between 5, 15, and 30 watts of power. This provides excellent flexibility for different settings, whether you need full power for gigs or a lower wattage for home or studio use.
Two Channels: The Lonestar Special has two fully independent channels. Channel 1 provides clean tones with a wide, full dynamic range, while Channel 2 offers overdrive and distortion tones that range from subtle breakup to full-on saturation, perfect for lead playing.
Selectable Rectifier Modes: The amp offers selectable rectifier tracking, with the option to use either silicon diode or tube rectification. Tube rectification gives a smoother, vintage feel to the sound, while the silicon diode provides tighter, more modern response.
Spring Reverb: A built-in, all-tube driven long-spring reverb tank adds rich, natural reverb to your sound, adjustable independently for each channel. This allows for everything from subtle ambiance to cavernous reverb.
1×12″ Speaker Configuration: The amp comes with a single 12-inch Celestion Custom 90 speaker, known for its balanced tonal response, tight low end, and articulate highs. This speaker perfectly complements the amplifier’s broad tonal palette.
SOUND PROFILE:
Warm and Dynamic Clean Tones: Channel 1 delivers warm, lush clean tones with excellent headroom and clarity, making it ideal for genres such as jazz, blues, and country. The tone is rich and full, with a smooth top end and responsive midrange.
Classic Overdrive: Channel 2 brings in creamy, vintage-inspired overdrive, ranging from mild bluesy breakup to full-bodied, saturated distortion. Thanks to its EL84 power tubes, the overdrive has a distinctive British character with plenty of chime and harmonic complexity.
Versatile Sound Shaping: With the ability to switch between different wattage levels and rectifier modes, the Lonestar Special is highly versatile. It can deliver tight, focused tones or a looser, more vintage sound depending on how it’s configured.
BUILD QUALITY AND AESTHETIC:
Hand-Built and Robust: Like all Mesa Boogie products, the Lonestar Special is hand-built in the USA, featuring a rugged, road-worthy design. The high-quality components and durable construction ensure that the amp will withstand years of heavy use.
Classic Aesthetic: The amp has a timeless, boutique look, with a sturdy wooden cabinet, vintage-style grille cloth, and iconic Mesa Boogie logo. Its aesthetic is elegant yet understated, perfectly matching its high-end performance.
COLLECTIBILITY AND MARKET VALUE:
The Mesa Boogie Lonestar Special 1×12” is highly regarded for its combination of boutique quality, versatile sound, and powerful tube-driven performance. While it’s not a rare or limited-edition model, it holds strong value on the used market due to its reputation for reliability and tonal excellence. Musicians across various genres appreciate the Lonestar Special for its ability to deliver both pristine clean tones and rich, vintage overdrive, making it a valuable addition to any guitarist’s collection.
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