What tubes does the Mesa Boogie DC-5 - Rhythm use?

The Mesa Boogie DC-5 - Rhythm uses 6× 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2× 6L6 power tubes.

When was the Mesa Boogie DC-5 - Rhythm produced?

The Mesa Boogie DC-5 - Rhythm was produced 1993–1999.

Mesa Boogie DC-5 - Rhythm preset

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The DC-5 is a 50-watt two-channel guitar amp from Mesa/Boogie's Dual Caliber series. The Rhythm channel has its own treble, middle and bass, gain with a switchable Rhythm Boost, reverb level, master and presence; the Lead channel cascades four 12AX7 stages with its own gain, tone stack, reverb, master and presence. Spring reverb, a five-band graphic EQ, an effects loop with mix, a record/phones output and a direct out feed two fixed-bias 6L6s.

Years produced: 1993–1999
Made in: USA
Wattage: 50W
Channels: 2
Preamp tubes: 6× 12AX7
Power tubes: 2× 6L6

Tags: american, crunch, high-gain, 6l6, mid-wattage, two-channel.

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