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The Triple Crown TC-100 tube head from Mesa/Boogie brings bold authority, amazing control and big venue horsepower to the same footprint as the TC-50. Weighing only an additional 11 lb., the 100-watt Triple Crown features multi-soak power attenuation to deliver the best sonic characteristics of rock-inspired amps from the '70s to today. The Triple Crown offers the grunt and kick of a 100-watt tube head but with added control for home or studio use. Select from the full 100-watts of power and headroom to incrementally descending wattage from 100 to 50, 20, 7 or 3-watts of low power clip-ability to adapt to the situation or environment. Also similar to the TC-50, the Triple Crown 100 features a Bias Select Switch which provides the option to go from the stock compliment of EL-34s to the fatter, rounder sounding 6L6 or lower powered 6V6. In addition to 100 watts of shapeable power, the TC-100 offers three channels that deliver pristine clean, aggressive crunch and massive gain.
MESA/Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Guitar Tube Head Black
MESA/Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Guitar Tube Head Black
MESA/Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Guitar Tube Head Black

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Power
  • Wattage: 3/7/20/50/100W
  • Type: Head
  • Tube or Solid State: Tube/valve
  • Preamp Tubes: 6x12AX7, 1x12AT7
  • Number of Power Tubes: 4
  • Power Tube Type: EL34/6CA7
Channels
  • Number of Channels: 3
  • Footswitchable: Yes
  • Number of Inputs: 1    
Controls
  • Channel 1: Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass
  • Channel 2: Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass
  • Channel 3: Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass
  • Master Volume: Yes
  • Mid-Shift: Not applicable
  • Resonance: Not applicable
  • Presence: Yes
  • Contour: Not applicable
  • Reverb: Yes
  • Voicing Control: Not applicable
  • Boost: Not applicable
  • MIDI Control: Not applicable
  • Footswitch: Yes (included)
Effects
  • Effects Loop: Yes, series
  • Footswitchable: Not applicable
  • Reverb: Yes (spring)
  • Tremolo: Not applicable
  • Delay: Not applicable
  • Echo: Not applicable
  • Flanger: Not applicable
  • Phaser: Not applicable
  • Modulation: Not applicable
  • Chorus: Not applicable
Misc. Features
  • Headphone Output: Yes, 1/4"
  • Direct Output: Yes (1/4")
  • AUX Input: Not applicable
  • External Speaker Output: Not applicable
  • USB Connectivity: Not applicable
  • Built-In Tuner: Not applicable
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.625"
  • Width: 22.75"
  • Depth: 10.375"
  • Weight: 46 lb.
  • Country of Origin: USA

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5 Years Transferable parts/labor, 3 Years on Speakers, 6 Months on Tubes

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5

2 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Home Studio2
  2. Performances2
  3. Amateur Recording1
  4. Professional Recording1
Cons
  1. Price, but worth it to me1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced1
  2. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound2
  2. Good Power Output2
  3. Easy To Use1
  4. Warm / Comfy1

Reviewed by 2 customers

  • Excellent Versatile Amp

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byRichard

    fromFredericksburg, Virginia

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use this amp both at home and when gigging. For myself, a classic rock and metal player, there is nothing lacking with the Triple Crown 100. Everything from clean tones to heavy metal is well represented. With the cab clone feature, using the amp in my home studio is very convenient. The build quality is great. I am very happy with this amp!

  • Best Mesa amp I've ever used/owned

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byFernando

    fromFairfax, VA

    I had a Mark V 35 before and loved it, amazing amp, but limited for live performances mainly because of only having two channels. I was on the market for a new head, and my obvious choice was the Mark V 90 but wanted to also try something else. I came across the Triple Crown 100 and decided to give it a shot. I am very happy I did. It is exactly what I couldn't find on the Mark V, a bit warmer sound with a TON of gain thanks to the EL34s. Channel 1 is typical Mesa cleans. I don't use the channel on "Drive" mode, just sparkling at 100w, plenty of headroom. Channel 2 is the perfect rock crunch. Powerful with a ton of definition. I push the gain ALL the way and is still crystal clear, not muddy at all. Channel 3 is a gain monster after 3 o'clock. Very crunchy saturated tones with a bit more oomph than channel 2, clearly for metal and modern players. I do play metal/prog and it suits me just fine for both 6 and 7 strings. Features wise, it has everything you could possibly need. Single output control, channel-independent reverb, DI for practice, reactive load for cab'less playing, midi, etc.... One thing to highlight that's different from other Mesa amps is that the dials in the Triple Crown work as you would expect, they don't max out at noon. I know this is a weird observation but for getting anything decent out of the Mark 5 35 I had to push and attenuate the amp. Needless to say, that the attenuator in the Triple Crown is the cherry on top, you can play this amp at midnight with people sleeping in the other room or at a big gig. All this in the same form factor of a 50-watt head. It is nuts. Can't go wrong folks, there's a reason why there aren't many TC 100 pre-owned out there in great shape.

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