Mesa/Boogie Fillmore 50
Overview
The Mesa/Boogie Fillmore 50 is a 50-watt, two-channel all-tube combo amplifier that channels vintage American clean and overdrive tones through Mesa's refined engineering and build quality. Powered by a pair of 6L6 output tubes with five 12AX7 preamp tubes, it drives a 12-inch Celestion Custom 90 speaker and offers three voicing modes per channel: Clean, Drive, and Hi modes that cover a wide arc from bell-like pristine cleans to thick, bluesy overdrive. The Fillmore circuit is distinctly different from Mesa's Mark and Rectifier lines, focusing instead on warm, round, and harmonically rich tones that recall the golden age of American amplifiers. Each channel features independent gain, treble, mid, bass, presence, reverb, and master controls, providing precise tonal sculpting. The spring reverb is deep and musical, with a vintage character that suits the amp's overall voicing perfectly. Both channels share an effects loop, and the amp includes foot-switchable channel selection. Build quality is exemplary, with Mesa's meticulous hand-wired construction, premium transformers, and a sleek, modern enclosure. This is an excellent amplifier for blues, country, roots rock, and jazz players who prioritize clean headroom and organic overdrive. The Fillmore's voice is decidedly warm and polite, so players seeking aggressive high-gain tones should look at Mesa's other offerings.
Guitar Amplifiers
A 50-watt two-channel tube combo channeling vintage American clean and overdrive tones with 6L6 power, three voicing modes per channel, and deep musical spring reverb.
Instrument Details
$2,399
Professional
Brand
Mesa/Boogie
Type
Tube Combo Amp
Made In
USA
Year
2017
