MIXED EMOTIONS - Randall Smith has left Mesa/Boogie
I have been a fan of Randall Smith since the late 1970's. He sold out his company (Mesa Boogie) to the Gibson Family of Brands back in 2021and today, 8/20/24 it was confirmed that he has left the company.
I currently own four Rectifier heads and several others including a 1988 cream colored S.O.B.
I hope that the company will continue to produce quality, Made in America products but I'm doubtful based on everything they've done since Gibson emerged from bankruptcy. I expect they'll make some Extremely-Expensive US products in California and move the rest of production to Asia.
I'm keeping my current Boogie amps and will watch as the story unfolds.
Good bye to Mr. Boogie
