Mesa Boogie Stiletto Ace 2x12" Combo – USA 2004

Here is a Mesa Boogie Stiletto Ace combo amplifier, a 50-watt boutique-class design that blends classic British-inspired gain character with Mesa’s precision engineering and modern versatility. Built as part of the Stiletto series, the Ace model is known for its dynamic response, articulate voicing, and ability to transition seamlessly between clean, crunch, and high-gain tones while maintaining clarity and definition.

This amplifier is powered by a pair of EL34 power tubes, supported by five 12AX7 preamp tubes and a 5U4 rectifier tube, operating in a Class A/B configuration. This combination delivers strong headroom, tight low-end response, and a naturally responsive feel that reacts directly to playing dynamics.

A fixed-bias design ensures consistent performance and reliability, reducing the need for frequent adjustment while maintaining stable tonal characteristics over time. The amp is engineered for both studio precision and live performance consistency.

The Stiletto Ace features two fully independent channels, each offering three selectable modes for a total of six tonal variations. Channel 1 provides Fat Clean, Tite Clean, and Crunch modes, covering everything from warm, full-bodied cleans through to edge-of-breakup rhythm tones. Channel 2 expands into higher-gain territory with Crunch, Tite Gain, and Fluid Drive modes, delivering progressively more saturated and focused overdrive sounds suitable for lead playing and modern rock applications.

A highly versatile and professionally voiced 50-watt amplifier delivering a broad tonal palette from pristine cleans through to articulate high-gain lead tones, with advanced channel flexibility and Mesa Boogie’s signature build quality and responsiveness.

Specifications:

Year: 2004
Country: USA
Channels: 3 (Channel 1, Channel 2, Solo)
Controls: Output level control, solo level control, channel switching, send level (FX loop), slave out level control
Switches: Bold/Spongy (“Variac” power feel switch), true hard bypass
Effects Loop: Fully buffered FX loop with send level control
Inputs: External switching jacks for Channels 1, 2, and Solo
Outputs: Slave out with level control
Construction: Aluminium chassis
Footswitch: 2-button footswitch (Channel 1/2 and Solo)
Cover: Protective cover included