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MESA/BoogieJP-2C 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head in Bronco Black

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MESA/Boogie JP-2C 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head in Bronco Black
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

JP-2C is a three-channel tube guitar head built around dedicated Mark IIC+ circuit voicings, with a John Petrucci signature design. Channel 1 is set up for maximum clean headroom in the preamp. Channel 2 handles aggressive, tight overdriven rhythm work, while Channel 3 is voiced for high-gain lead sustain and attack. Shred Mode on Channels 2 and 3 adds further top-end harmonic layering to the lead circuit. It includes both a footswitch and MIDI controller, with series effects loop, spring reverb, direct output, and headphone output.

MESA/Boogie JP-2C 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head in Bronco Black product detail
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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players who need separate clean, overdriven-rhythm, and high-gain lead channels from one tube head
  • Stage or studio rigs using footswitch or MIDI control alongside a series effects loop
  • Lead and rhythm setups that use Shred Mode on the second and third channels

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.

MESA/Boogie JP-2C 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head in Bronco Black construction detail

Detail 01

60/100W output

The head is specified with 60W and 100W wattage settings.

Detail 02

Four 6L6 power tubes and five 12AX7/ECC83 preamp tubes

These are the specified tube complements.

Detail 03

One 1/4-inch direct output

A 1/4-inch direct output is provided.

Detail 04

Series effects loop

External effects can be connected through the head's series loop.

Detail 05

Spring reverb

Spring reverb is included.

Detail 06

18.75 × 9.25 × 10.625 inches; 40 lb.

These are the stated width, height, depth, and weight.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The head has one input.
  2. 02Channels 2 and 3 use simplified controls: their Volume 1 and Lead Master controls are removed.
  3. 03Channel 1 controls are Gain, Treble, Mid/Boost, and Bass; Channels 2 and 3 add Shred Mode.

Product questions

Before you decide

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

01What control gear is included?

A footswitch and a MIDI controller are included.

02How many channels does the JP-2C have?

It has three channels: clean, overdriven rhythm, and high-gain lead voicings.

03Does it have headphone output?

Yes, it has a headphone output.

04Which channels have Shred Mode?

Shred Mode is available on Channels 2 and 3.

Reference

Full specifications

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

2 detailsSound
Effects Loop
Yes, series
Wattage
60/100W
5 detailsPickups & controls
Footswitch
Yes (included)
MIDI Control
Yes (controller included)
Footswitchable
Yes
Number of Preamp Tubes
5
Preamp Tube Type
12AX7/ECC83
3 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
Type
Head
Country of Origin
USA
5 detailsConnections & power
Power Tube Type
6L6
Direct Output
Yes (1/4 inch)
Number of Power Tubes
4
Headphone Output
Yes
Number of Inputs
1
4 detailsSize & weight
Height
9.25 inch
Weight
40
Depth
10.625 inch
Width
18.75 inch
8 detailsOther
Tube or Solid State
Tube/valve
Channel 1
Gain, Treble, Mid/Boost, Bass
Channel 2
Shred Mode, Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass
Channel 3
Shred Mode, Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass
Presence
Yes
Reverb
Yes (spring)
Number of Channels
3
Master Volume
Yes

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