Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

[Pink Unicorn Horsey]

I have a Mesa 2x12 cabinet that I use with my Single Rectifier. It's loaded with Celestion Vintage 30s and sounds great. However, I'm thinking of upgrading to a 4x12; a rectifier just wants more speakers. Any suggestions?

- Keith

 

[krankguitarist]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

Can't go wrong with a Mesa traditional 4X12 :smokin:

 

[Pink Unicorn Horsey]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

I'm looking at Bogner cabinets. They just look beautiful. The cosmetic aspect has a certain cachet to it.

Really, part of the problem is my 2x12 Mesa cab is not wide enough for my Single Rec head.

 

[muttonchopsrule]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

try out a marshall 1960A. or if you're in the V30 camp, try out the marshall 1960AV. or if you're on a tighter budget and still want a good sounding box, look into an avatar 4x12 with speakers of your choice.

 

[Pink Unicorn Horsey]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

But do they look cool? They need to look cool.

Man, it's so not me to be focused on the cosmetic aspect of the cabinet, but I really want something that's going to look classy. That's why I like the look of the Bogner cabs.

- Keith

 

[krankguitarist]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

Bogner cabs got the bling fo rizzle dizzle. If you got the paper, I doubt you can do much better.

I've heard good things bout splawn cabs too. Maybe Xssive can share his input on those...

 

[Pink Unicorn Horsey]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

I want to stick with V30s, but that's only because it's all I know, and I know I like 'em. Is there a speaker that's a better fit for Mesa Rectifiers?

 

[muttonchopsrule]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

But do they look cool?

you be the judge

 

[PFDarkside]

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How do the V30's compare with the 75's or whatever with the rectifiers? I'm kind of in the market for a 2x12 closed back cab to go with my Road King combo. I was thinking of the standard Recto oversize, but now I have no idea.

 

[muttonchopsrule]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

How do the V30's compare with the 75's or whatever with the rectifiers? I'm kind of in the market for a 2x12 closed back cab to go with my Road King combo. I was thinking of the standard Recto oversize, but now I have no idea.

i personally don't like them, but i'm one of few that shares that opinion. i just think they're a little on the harsh side for the rectifiers. the only time i've heard them work well with a rectifier is in a really sexy cabinet (bogner).

 

[krankguitarist]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

Can't say I've ever tried the G12t75's with a recto before...but I'd say that the V-30's are perfectly suited to a recto as far as my needs go . Your mileage may vary though...

The G12t75's are...bleh. Very quiet speakers...and they sound too scooped and hollow to my ears.

Eminence governors are based off of the V30, and are a nice alternative. They have a bit less in the low end, and are a little bit easier on the ears in the high-mids. I wouldn't go so far as to call them a "better" V30 though...just a little different.

 

[XSSIVE]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

http://www.splawnguitars.com/

that's all you need to know if you want the best!

-Mike

 

[some_dude]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

Mesa Recto 4x12

Orange 4x12

I'd gladly rock either one of these.

 

[That90'sGuy]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

Bogner, Splawn or Orange 4x12s. The Mesa cabs, while well built, just aren't as good sounding.

 

[Virtual Kevorkian]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

Bogner, Splawn or Orange 4x12s. The Mesa cabs, while well built, just aren't as good sounding.

I'd have to disagree - the Mesa's sound just as good as the Bogners and Orange, but better than the Splawn, in my experience. It might be different for other styles of music/playing, though.


I'd just go with a Mesa.

 

[some_dude]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

Bogner, Splawn or Orange 4x12s. The Mesa cabs, while well built, just aren't as good sounding.

The Mesa cab I had sounded just as good as the Orange cab I currently have. I'd say that their main difference was in the way they responded at various frequencies.... tonally they're both great cabs.

Sometimes I miss it, as it was a good sounding cab, but alas I can't afford to have two cabs lying around.

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

I'd just sell the whole rig and go shopping. Why? Because new amps ROCK!

 

[Hot _Grits]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

Keep with V30s. Mesa got t right when they paired those two up. The V30 has an upper mid hump that really blends well with the recto's scooped upper mids.

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

Sell the whole thing...get a Bogner amp and cab

 

[d1dsj]

Re: Cabinet Suggestions for Mesa Rectifier?

I have to say that I've had Marshall 4 x 12's, a MESA tall 4 x 12 and a MESA 2 x 12 Recto. Out of all of these I regret selling my purple Hendrix R.I slant loaded with Greenbacks... very sweet sounding and smooth, but the best thing was that it had good spread of sound. I sold this thinking that The Mesa cabs were better and what I found was both the 2 x 12 and the 4 x 12 loaded with V30's were harsh AND the sound was directional, i.e stand in front of it and great... loud, but stand just a foot to the side and where's the sound gone?? My band mates could never hear me!! So now I have a great cab, it's Mongotone 4 x 10, solid Mahogany cab with v10's (i think) but it sounds great. My mates say it looks like a piece of furniture, so no good for metal gods, but as it's ported at the back... it sounds BIG and the spread of sound is awesome, no mater where I stand I can hear VERY clearly.

I have to admit I am currently looking for another marshall or an ENGL, bit I want Greenbacks. Can't comment on Splawn, but I'd say that most guys on here seem to know alot about sound and tone so i'm sure they're cool.