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MESA/BoogieJP-2C Rackmount 100W Guitar Tube Head Black

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A 60/100W, three-channel John Petrucci signature tube head that reissues the Mark IIC+ concept with a stripped-down, purpose-built control layout.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players seeking maximum-headroom clean tones, tight aggressive rhythm gain, and saturated lead sounds
  • Guitarists who want three channels dedicated to Mark IIC+ circuit voicings
  • John Petrucci and Dream Theater fans seeking his signature amp head

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who need multiple voicing modes
  • Players seeking channel controls beyond the dedicated Mark IIC+ voicings described

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

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Detail 01

Three channels

Channel 1 is dedicated to clean sounds; Channel 2 to aggressive, tight overdriven rhythm; and Channel 3 to leads with added saturation.

Detail 02

Mark IIC+ circuit voicings

The amp dedicates each channel to Mark IIC+ circuit voicings rather than offering multiple voicing modes.

Detail 03

Simplified lead-channel controls

Channels 2 and 3 omit Volume 1 and Lead Master controls in favor of simplicity.

Detail 04

Included control hardware

A MIDI controller and footswitch are included.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This is a rackmount guitar tube head, not a combo.
  2. 02Its output is listed as 60/100W.
  3. 03Channels 2 and 3 include Shred Mode.
  4. 04The supplied specifications list one input, a series effects loop, a headphone output, and a 1/4 in. direct output.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Who is the JP-2C associated with?

It is the signature amp head of Dream Theater's John Petrucci.

02How many channels does it have?

It has three channels.

03Does it have reverb and an effects loop?

Yes. It has spring reverb and a series effects loop.

04What tubes does it use?

It uses five 12AX7/ECC83 preamp tubes and four 6L6 power tubes.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

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Country of Origin
USA
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