I think I found my cab...

[Aceman]

So this just popped up on CL:

https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/msg/d/clearwater-marshall-1960ac-100-watt/7602191505.html

I have not heard of this 16ohm, mono 100watt thing.
However, I do love my Mesa on 50 Watts. And on my Pod Go, I do love the 25 watt Greenbacks for pretty much every amp head setting.

So talk to me - I know my Mesa puts either 4 or 8 ohms out, so no worries pushing 16.

But what can you tell me about this thing?
- Slant front
- 4x12
- 25 watt green backs
- Could handle 100 watts mono?
- Wheels!
- Decent shape
- $600
- Marshall


Is it me?

[Securb]

I am no Marshall guru, but don't they typically put the mono input on the less expensive cabs? And I am assuming the Greenbacks are after-market, correct?

[Aceman]

I am no Marshall guru, but don't they typically put the mono input on the less expensive cabs? And I am assuming the Greenbacks are after-market, correct?

Me neither, this asking. It does say "1960" on the badge.

[Rex_Rocker]

They did use the mono jack on the 1960C's, which came stock with Greenbacks.

And the badge says it's a 1960 Classic. So it's legit.

Those are less well-known cabs because they soon replaced them with the 1960X's. But they're just 1960X's with the standard 1960 looks.

Love Greenbacks in a Marshall cab. I changed the speakers in mine like 5 times, LOL. I finally settled in a pair of British Greenbacks mixed with a pair of Chinese Greenbacks, LOL.

[DankStar]

I’d verify the greenbacks and offer $550

[chadd]

They did use the mono jack on the 1960C's, which came stock with Greenbacks.

And the badge says it's a 1960 Classic. So it's legit.

Those are less well-known cabs because they soon replaced them with the 1960X's. But they're just 1960X's with the standard 1960 looks.

Love Greenbacks in a Marshall cab. I changed the speakers in mine like 5 times, LOL. I finally settled in a pair of British Greenbacks mixed with a pair of Chinese Greenbacks, LOL.

I had one of those, my favorite cab of all time. Only sold it because I was moving to a tiny apartment on a small island.

[Aceman]

I had one of those, my favorite cab of all time. Only sold it because I was moving to a tiny apartment on a small island.

I need to move to a tiny house on a small island...

[JMP/HBE]

Watts is right ohms is not. . Look elsewhere. ohms would work w/a 8 ohm mismatch but would sound funky.
New cabs can be had for $600
FWIW Mesa amps work best with Mesa cabs.

[Aceman]

Watts is right ohms is not. .
Look elsewhere. ohms would work w/a 8 ohm mismatch but would sound funky.
New cabs can be had for $600
FWIW Mesa amps work best with Mesa cabs.

Clarify what "right" means please

Explain the nature of Funky. Pretty sure you don't mean Bootsy collins...Funky how?

From where? https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...ith-greenbacks

FWIW - the only "works" I care about is how it sounds. I dig the Green backs. I have used - mind you - only models, but Marshall (multiple), Mesa, Peavey, and Soldano. I like the 4x12 Greenback 25 no matter what. I can and will take my Mesa to test it - and my Mesa is a Marshal "killer" Mesa, so not a triple recto or anything like that.

Please elaborate.

[Securb]

Clarify what "right" means please

I was thinking the same thing. Any cab with the proper ohm rating and wattage handling will work. Dare I say there are probably cabs out there that would sound better (depending on your preferences) that do not have a MESA tag on them.

[beaubrummels]

I didn't see anywhere in the ad where it mentioned the ohms. But even my Marshalls don't say the same ohms between the head and the cab. The head has 4-8-16 and the cabs all say 4(16) ohms.

I'm not getting the 100W Mono advertising hype, like it's some rare bird. A 4x12 greenback cab is 100W mono, so what? It's just a standard cab.

Seems like a decent deal on a Marshall greenback cab.

[JMP/HBE]

Clarify what "right" means please

Explain the nature of Funky. Pretty sure you don't mean Bootsy collins...Funky how?

From where? https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...ith-greenbacks

FWIW - the only "works" I care about is how it sounds. I dig the Green backs. I have used - mind you - only models, but Marshall (multiple), Mesa, Peavey, and Soldano. I like the 4x12 Greenback 25 no matter what. I can and will take my Mesa to test it - and my Mesa is a Marshal "killer" Mesa, so not a triple recto or anything like that.

Please elaborate.

God you are a problem child eh ? Must i hold your hand everytime i make a post ? Have fun with your dilemma.

[Aceman]

God you are a problem child eh ? Must i hold your hand everytime i make a post ? Have fun with your dilemma.

Thanks for being unhelpful.

I'm sorry you can't communicate better.

[Rex_Rocker]

If you're looking for a solidly built cab that's Marshall-y, comes with Greenback-y speakers, and is not too expensive, also have a look at the EVH cabs. Those are good, and the EVH speakers are fantastic.

More attainable in this side of the pond than Marshall, and slightly better built, IMO.

[dave74]

If they are 16ohm greens wired series/parallel mono then you are in business. Stiletto Duece has the 16ohm out so it would match perfect.
Tonewise I still say you need to find a mesa stilerro/traditional,,,,,,but I can see wanting that big Marshall cab/logo for an 80's party-metal band.