Key Features
- Two identical channels offer consistent tones
- Three selectable modes offer versatile vintage-inspired gain textures
- All-tube spring reverb provides warm, spacious ambience per channel
- Independent EQ controls deliver precise tone shaping for each channel
Mesa Boogie Fillmore 50 Medium Amp Head, EU Overview
The Mesa Boogie Fillmore 50 Medium Amp Head is built for guitarists chasing expressive, vintage-style valve tones on stage and in the studio. At its core, the Fillmore 50 focuses on feel. Its two identical channels each offer three modes, letting you move between clean headroom, pushed drive, and higher-gain saturation without rethinking your settings. This keeps your sound consistent while still giving you plenty of room to respond to different songs and dynamics.
The all-tube design adds natural compression and touch sensitivity, so subtle changes in your playing come through clearly. Each channel has its own EQ, master volume, presence, and long-tank spring reverb, making it easy to dial in balanced tones for live or recording use.
Product Ref: 362857
Full Description
View Full DescriptionConsistent tones across two identical channels
The Fillmore 50 keeps things straightforward by giving you two fully independent but identical channels. That means once you’ve dialled in a sound you like, you can rely on the same control layout and response on the second channel. Each channel includes its own gain, EQ, presence, reverb, and master controls, so balancing volumes and tones is simple. For gigging players, this consistency saves time during setup and soundchecks. And in the studio, it makes repeatable tones much easier to achieve without second-guessing your settings.
Three modes for expressive gain control
Each channel offers Clean, Drive, and Hi modes, giving you a wide range of vintage-voiced gain textures. Clean delivers clarity and headroom, while Drive adds subtle saturation that responds to your picking. Hi mode pushes things further for thicker, more saturated sounds. Because these modes are available on both channels, you can set up complementary tones and switch between them quickly. This setup works well if you need different gain levels that still feel connected and musical.
All-tube spring reverb with per-channel control
The built-in long-tank spring reverb is fully valve-driven and adjustable independently on each channel. This lets you add space where you need it without washing out your core tone. A touch of reverb can bring clean parts to life, while more restrained settings keep driven sounds focused. Having separate controls per channel means you’re not compromising when switching sounds. It’s a practical feature that suits both live performance and recording sessions.
Designed for responsive, vintage-inspired feel
The Mesa Boogie Fillmore 50 Medium Amp Head is voiced to prioritise response and dynamics, focusing on how the amp reacts to your hands. Subtle saturation develops naturally as you dig in, rather than overwhelming your playing. This makes it easier to shape your sound using touch and guitar volume controls. The traditional head format also pairs easily with a range of cabinets, giving you flexibility when building or updating your rig — especially useful if you already have preferred speaker setups.
Specifications
Quick Overview
- Channels Modes: 2 Channels / 3 Mode Channel Cloning™
- Dimensions: 9 3/4 H x 22 3/4 W x 9 1/2 D
- Foot Switchable Functions: Ch. 1/2
- Graphic Eq Reverb Fx Solo: Reverb & FX Loop
- Mode Voicings Styles: Ch. 1 = Clean, Drive Or HI (Channel Cloning™), Ch. 2 = Clean, Drive Or HI (Channel Cloning™)
- Power Tube Type: 2x Mesa 6L6
- Wattage: Full Power (40W Clean/60W Max) Or Half Power (20W Clean/28W Max) Selectable (Global)
- Weight: 26 Lbs.
Features
- Amp Type: Tube
- Channel Controls: Each Channel Features Independent 3-Position Channel Cloning™ Mode Switch, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence, Reverb And Master
- Chassis Material: Aluminum
- Convection Or Fan Cooling: Convection
- Effects Loop Bypass Options: Fully Buffered Series FX Loop
- External Switching Jack Options Andor Midi: External Switching Jack For Reverb On/Off (Reverb Footswitch And Cable Sold Separately)
- Extra Features: Reverb Controls Located On Front Panel
- Maintenance Free Fixed Bias: Yes
- Number Of Footswitchable Channels Or Modes: Two Channels
- Number Of Style Modes: Three
- Power Amp Details Class Wattage: MESA's Proprietary Dyna-Watt™, Class A/B Power Amp With A Single, Global Full/Half Power Switch - Each Setting Features A Different Wiring Configuration, Pentode Or Triode Respectively. Choose From 2 Power Tubes Operating In Class A/B Triode For Lush Harmonics And A Sweet, Liquid Feel At Lower Volumes, Producing 20 (Clean)/28 (Max) Watts Or; 2 Tubes Operating In Class A/B Pentode For Maximum Power, Punch And Clarity, Producing 40 (Clean)/60 (Max) Watts. More Information On Dyna-Watt Power Can Be Found In The Owners Manual, Which Is Available In The Support Section Of This Website.
- Power Amp Tubes: 2x Mesa 6L6
- Preamp Tubes: 5x Mesa 12AX7
- Rectifier Type: Silicon Diodes
- Reverb Effects Bypass Options: All-Tube, Spring Reverb With Independent Channel Controls
- Speaker Outputs: One 8 Ohm And Two 4 Ohm
- Types Of Style Modes Per Channel: Ch. 1 = Clean, Drive Or HI (Channel Cloning™), Ch. 2 = Clean, Drive Or HI (Channel Cloning™)
- Wattages Quick Reference: 40 Watts Clean/60 Watts Max Or 20 Watts Clean/28 Watts Max Via Single, Global Full/Half Power Switch - See Power Amp Details For More Information
Cabinet Features
- Cabinet Material: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
- Finish:Black
Accessories
- Footswitch: Included - 1 Button Footswitch (Ch. 1/2)
- Slip Cover: Included - Fitted Slip Cover
Weights And Dimensions
- Depth: 9 1/2
- Height: 9 3/4
- Weight: 26 Lbs.
- Width: 22 3/4
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