Cab for EVH 5153 50 Watt

[cb1435]

I can get either a Mesa 4x12 or 2x12 in good condition for $400-$500 or buy a new matching EVH 2x12 for $500. I like to play modern rock/metal (Slipknot, Trivium, Killswitch, etc.), 80s metal like Motley Crue and Def Leppard, and classic rock stuff like AC/DC. I'm sort of going for versatility but I usually play the harder rock/metal. What should I buy?

 

[Lake Placid Blues]

Re: Cab for EVH 5153 50 Watt

If you can get a good shape Mesa 4x12 for the same prices as a 2x12 then that would be a win-as long as it is practical for your situations. By that I mean can you transport it? Can you get some one to help you move it when needed? Is it not too big for the venues you play and the place you keep it?

The Mesas, if stock, will have Vintage 30s and the EVH will have G12H30s. They are equally loud.

You need to go out a play through different types of speakers to see which ones you like for the styles you play. Remember, that brand new speakers will sound a bit harsh compared to broke in speakers.

 

[BloodRose]

Re: Cab for EVH 5153 50 Watt

Not to derail the thread, but are the evh speakers really good? Ive seen several reviews of the EVH amps and they all rave about how good the EVH cabs and speakers go with the EVH heads... Im a realist and know there is going to be a lot of EVH rump kissery in mags cuz he's evh and there are also a lot of EVH/Fender ad dollars spent in said mags.. So, wanted to put it out here

 

[HiFiRebel]

Re: Cab for EVH 5153 50 Watt

I am a fan of Mesa cabs but we play different styles of music.

 

[Little Pigbacon]

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I used to have a Mesa 2x12 cab with V30's, and it was fantastic. I used it with my TSL100, and it seemed like it could do any style of music. (I now have those speakers in my 1960A, but it's not the same.)

 

[Zhaggy01]

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To be fair a 4x12 mesa is an awsome cab but It's a beast and really hard to haul around, it all depends on the venues you are going to play at. Smaller venues do not require 4x12 a 2x12 is more than enough and to be honest If you play bigger venues one usually mics the cab through the PA. In the end it all comes down to what you want, If you want a 4x12 go for it or If you want 2x12 go for that. As to the mesa vs the evh cab, one can never go wrong with a mesa for rock end metal It's a tested cab that people love and the evh is not as tested av the mesa. But still If you can you should test both cabs and see which one you like the best.

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[allbutromeo]

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I recommend one of these, Mesa Vertical angled 2×12. I've played through a few, and have a custom cab built to the same specs. 2 V30s, IMO they sound "bigger" than most 2×12s and having the vertical angled configuration gives better projection when you're standing in front of it, it's easier to hear at rehearsals and on stage. And, at 23 1/2" wide you're head will fit on there with 3 1/2" to spare, if that sort of thing is important to you. Used prices on most of these I've seen fall with in your budget, downside is there aren't as many of them out there so you might have to do a little extra searching.


http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RectCab212V

 

[DeadandBuried]

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I once tech'd at a gig where there were 2 2x12 EVH cabs and the sound was horrible from them! I don't know what speakers they have in them but I didn't like it at all! I would go for a Mesa if you have the space, money and strength to lift!

 

[Jeff5]

Re: Cab for EVH 5153 50 Watt

The speakers are at least as important, if not more, than the 4X12 brand. That amp is voiced for Greenback type speakers. I'd avoid anything, i.e. Vintage 30, with a lot of mids. Creambacks, greenback reissues, EVH celestions, etc.,

I'm speaking from experience because I have a 5150 III 1X12 combo and with the speaker voiced for the amp, it sounds outstanding. (It's a 50 watt custom speaker for the combo) I've run EVH amps through a Mesa 4X12 with Vintage 30s and didn't nearly like it as much.

 

[devastone]

Re: Cab for EVH 5153 50 Watt

Not to derail the thread, but are the evh speakers really good? Ive seen several reviews of the EVH amps and they all rave about how good the EVH cabs and speakers go with the EVH heads... Im a realist and know there is going to be a lot of EVH rump kissery in mags cuz he's evh and there are also a lot of EVH/Fender ad dollars spent in said mags.. So, wanted to put it out here

It's basically a rebranded Celestion G12M Greenback.

 

[Lake Placid Blues]

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In the 4x12. The EVH speaker in the 4x12 is the Heritage model G12M with a different color (black with EVH stripes) magnet cover. The EVH 2x12 uses the G12H 30 watt speakers.

 

[JOLLY]

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Personally, I am a major proponent of buying cabs that were actually made for said head.

 

[BloodRose]

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It's basically a rebranded Celestion G12M Greenback.

Thanks! Makes sense in keeping with what JEFF5 just said. I kinda figured it wasn't too far off from an existing model. Ive oft wondered how much difference there are in some of these "artist" model speakers from something stock they have been known to use for years. EVH speaker vs greenback, Zakk wylde speaker vs ?, Eric Johnson speaker (huge money!!) vs ?

Jeff5 or anyone.. Do you know how much diff there would be tween the 5150III thru a splawn 4x12 cab with their smallblocks vs a greenback loaded cab? Im guessing they are similar..??

 

[BloodRose]

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Personally, I am a major proponent of buying cabs that were actually made for said head.

I would agree to this also, because the companion cab has speakers chosen, and is tuned/designed/whatever, to make the head sound its best.. But, if the buyer cant afford to buy both the head and cab at the same time, they would need to use another cab in the meantime.

 

[Little Pigbacon]

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I would agree to this also, because the companion cab has speakers chosen, and is tuned/designed/whatever, to make the head sound its best..

Can be. Doesn't mean it always is.

 

[mdambros]

Re: Cab for EVH 5153 50 Watt

I have the EVH 5153 50W along with the matching EVH 2x12 cabinet. I also have the Mesa 212 Horizontal Rectifier cabinet.

The build quality on the Mesa seems to edge out the EVH. The Mesa is a tank. Not saying the EVH is poorly built, it's just the Mesa seems to be built better.

The EVH is a 60W cabinet, while the Mesa is 120W. Just saying, in case you want to run a different higher wattage amp into the EVH.

Tonally, the Mesa does modern metal, rock, 80s metal/rock extremely well. The EVH also does those well too. The Mesa seems tighter than the EVH. The EVH breaks up faster.

You wouldn't be disappointed with either the Mesa or EVH. If you decide on which speaker fits you better, you can always go to a custom cab builder like Avatar, Mojo Tone, and others. You should be able to pick up a quality built 2x12 with V30s or G12Hs for $450-$500.

 

[jclogston]

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I have the EVH cab but swapped out the stock speaker with the celestion Lynchback. Sounds great!

 

[philthis]

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There's a guy on the net who plays the EVH 50 head thru a 2x12 celestion g12h creamback cab and to me it sounds really good. Vintage 30's sound good too, but something about an 'H" magnet on a Celestion speaker just makes that amp sound even better. Check it out on YouTube. He's some english guy with a few vid reviews. He does a good job showing you the tone. To me the litte EVH lunchbox head sounds good wih Vintage 30 speakers. I played one myself thru this speaker and it sounded pretty good to me.

 

[jmh151]

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I have the EVH 5150 III 50 watt- since I wanted a vertical setup I bought 2 EVH 1x12's- they match the size and dimensions of the amp perfectly- and sound great with the amp.

If you get the EVH 2x12, the head latches onto the cabinet so you can tilt both back.

The speakers that come in the EVH 1x12 and 2x12's are said to be a cross between a Vintage 30 and Greenback