Detail 01
Three dedicated channels
Channel 1 is for clean headroom, Channel 2 for aggressive overdriven rhythm, and Channel 3 for lead sounds.
Product detailSKU #1500000348377
MESA/BoogieJP-2C Rackmount 100W Guitar Tube Head Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Designed as John Petrucci’s rackmount tube head, the JP-2C organizes its Mark IIC+-based sound around three dedicated channels instead of multiple voicing modes. Channel 1 prioritizes maximum clean headroom; Channel 2 handles tight, aggressive overdriven rhythm work; and Channel 3 is assigned to lead sounds with added saturation, attack, and sustain. With selectable 60/100W output, four 6L6 power tubes, MIDI control, a series effects loop, spring reverb, direct output, and headphone output, it is built for a focused high-gain and clean-channel rig.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rack-based guitar rigs that need separate clean, overdriven rhythm, and lead channels.
- Studio routing that benefits from a series effects loop and direct output.
- Players using MIDI control and the included controller in a structured amp setup.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need multiple voicing modes within each channel.
- Rigs requiring built-in modulation, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, or echo.
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.
Detail 02
60/100W
The head is specified at 60/100W.
Detail 03
Tube complement
It uses four 6L6 power tubes and five 12AX7/ECC83 preamp tubes.
Detail 04
Rackmount dimensions
The chassis measures 19.025 inches wide, 7 inches high, and 9.50 inches deep.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The JP-2C is a rackmount head, not a combo amplifier.
- 02Its three channels are dedicated to Mark IIC+ circuit voicings rather than multiple voicing modes.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many channels does the JP-2C have?
It has three channels: clean, overdriven rhythm, and lead.
02Are control accessories included?
Yes. A footswitch and MIDI controller are included.
03Does it have an effects loop?
Yes. It has a series effects loop.
04What power tubes does it use?
It uses four 6L6 power tubes.
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
4 detailsPickups & controls
- Footswitch
- Yes (included)
- MIDI Control
- Yes (controller included)
- 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
- 7 inch
- Weight
- 35
- Depth
- 9.50 inch
- Width
- 19.025 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
