“A manufacturer’s sincerity of purpose is reflected in its commitment to quality and attention to detail, and Mesa/Boogie has been an industry leader in this regard for decades.”
Guitar Player–June 2005
“The fat clean really is as big as a whale. A killer whale. There’s nothing sluggish about it: in fact the bottom end is as bouncy and economic as the one on Cameron Diaz, and just as fun to spank.”
Guitarist–Feb./Mar. 2005
“we’d urge you to try a Mesa Stiletto right away. It takes the classic British sound as its base, then builds on it with extra balls, gain and astounding flexibility for literally any style of rock.”
Guitar Buyer–May 2005
“The sheer resolution of this amp is just goddamn incredible. There isn’t the slightest hint of muddiness to be found anywhere, and especially on the ‘tite’ settings”
Guitarist Australia–Feb./Mar. 2005
“The extremely versatile six-mode Stilettos cast a lush harmonic haze over the classic EL34 tones while punching into a deviant new world of defiant British manners.”
Guitar World–2005
“Mesa amps don’t just sound amazing; they’re also handsomely dressed”
Guitar World–2005
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“The Stilettos represent another high-water mark as Mesa/Boogie continues to pursue the leading edge of modern amp design.”
Guitar Player–June 2005
“this is ballsy, fat stuff, perfect for classic AC/DC-type rhythm, through Page and Cream-era /Clapton leads,”
Guitar Buyer–May 2005
“The overdrive this voicing delivers with valve rectification switched in has to be heard to be believed, it’s almost unreal compared to any other amp apart from a Rectifier.”
Guitarist–Feb./Mar. 2005
“Amidst the current abundance of high-priced one-tone wonders, the Stilettos are an absolutely astounding value”
Guitar Player–June 2005
“It takes an incredible amount of time to create an amp with this much tonal range and flexibility, and then hone each circuit reconfiguration to perfection, and ultimately make everything easy for the player to understand and use.”
Guitar Player–June 2005
“Randall Smith has more experience designing high-gain amps than anyone else on the planet, and the Stiletto is the culmination of his more than 35 years in the amplifier business. Big-league stuff indeed.”
Guitar Player–June 2005 |
“once you’ve tried a Recto Cab–you’ll wonder how you did without one, such is the thunderous slam and almost brutal efficiency with which they deliver your sound.”
Guitar Buyer–May 2005
“Mesa’s new Stiletto Deuce and Stiletto Trident amplifiers continue in the tradition of Smith’s legendary creations. With their ripping EL34 power sections and high-octane six-mode preamps, the all-tube Stilettos may reshape existing notions of British-style aggression and tone.”
Guitar World–2005
“Immense volume, balls, grind and punch are just four reasons why you won’t believe your ears.”
Guitar Buyer–May 2005
“Like all Mesa products, the Stiletto’s appearance is a perfect example of how to do it right.”
Guitar Buyer–May 2005
“A stellar amplifier head, very rewarding to play through. The hand-builtstructure is uncompromising in terms of strength, looks and quality.”
Guitarist Australia–Feb./Mar. 2005
“All in all, it’s another awesome weapon from the undisputed king of high-performance guitar amplification. Don’t miss it.”
Guitarist–Feb./Mar. 2005 |
