Mesa Boogie TA-15 TransAtlantic w 1 x 12" Cab - USA 2011

Here is a Mesa/Boogie TransAtlantic TA-15 head paired with a Mesa 1x12" cabinet loaded with a Celestion Black Shadow speaker, a highly portable all-tube rig designed to deliver a wide range of classic British and American-inspired tones in a compact, travel-ready format.

The TA-15 is built around Mesa’s Duo-Class and Dyna-Watt power technologies, offering multiple wattage and operating class options that can be assigned per channel. It can operate in 5-watt Class A single-ended mode, 15-watt Class A push-pull mode, or Mesa’s Dyna-Watt Class A/B configuration for increased punch and headroom. This flexibility allows the amp to move seamlessly between low-volume recording use and full-stage performance.

Channel 1 provides two core voicings: a lower-gain Normal mode and a classic Top Boost-inspired tone with added brightness and articulation. It also features a pull Master on the Cut control, which can be fully bypassed for a more direct signal path. Channel 2 expands the tonal range further with three modes, including a tweed-style clean, a British high-gain voice (HI 1), and a saturated Mesa lead tone (HI 2), offering a wide palette from vintage warmth to modern gain.

The head is designed for portability, supplied with a padded gig bag that accommodates the power cable and footswitch, along with a retractable handle for easy transport. Despite its compact size, it delivers full tube performance and impressive tonal flexibility across all settings.

Paired with a Mesa/Boogie 1x12" cabinet featuring a Celestion Black Shadow speaker, the rig produces tight low end, focused mids, and strong projection, making it a powerful yet portable solution for gigging and recording players.

Specifications: 

Year: 2011
Country: USA
Model: Mesa Boogie TransAtlantic TA-15
Power: 5W / 15W
Power Tubes: 2 × EL84
Preamp Tubes: 4 × 12AX7
Channels: 2 (Channel 1: Normal / Top Boost; Channel 2: Tweed Clean / Hi 1 / Hi 2)
Controls: Master, tone controls
Modes: Single-Ended Class A, Class A Push-Pull, Dyna-Watt Class A/B simulation
Speaker: Mesa Boogie 1 × 12" cabinet with Celestion Black Shadow
Footswitch: Included
Cover/Gig Bag: Padded gig bag included