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=== Mesa/Boogie ===
Mesa/Boogie pioneered the "American" sound, shifting away from the crunchy, nasal British sound to something more punchy and crisp (and sometimes "scooped" mids). Their Dual Rectifier line dominated the late 90's and 2000's, defining much of the alternative and (even moreso) the alternative metal sound. They delivered tight, thick bass and searing distortion with a snarling presence. The Dual Rectifier had a somewhat buzzy distortion, but this could be turned into a searing crisp distortion with a boost. Their Mark series was known for sweet leads and tight response - it was used by both Carlos Santana and Metallica. John Petrucci of Dream Theater is a notable endorsed artist, as well as Korn, Lamb of God, and Foo Fighters.
=== Diezel ===