Mesa Cab: Thoughts on this one?

[Aceman]

I'm always looking for a great deal on a Marshall 4x12A but...


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[Securb]

I always thought MESA Cabs and heads were more visually pleasing than Marshall.

 

[PFDarkside]

Any idea what those Eminence are? My Road King blends the C90 and V30, it’s got the sparkle of the C90 with the midrange push of the V30. I bet it’s a great sounding cab regardless.

 

[NegativeEase]

I'm always looking for a great deal on a Marshall 4x12A but...


https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/msg...402869225.html

I have that cab, Mesa 90s in the top are cool, the Eminences in the bottom are way way way too bright for me and can be a front row audience punisher which you the artist wont hear on stage unless you stage more than 15 ft away out front.

I'm not a fan of metal grill cabs in general -noisy for recording and don't protect against the most likely danger to your speakers at a show -beer and water.

 

[NegativeEase]

At least they wont get torn and look ratty. You know, road-rugged and tour-ready for years of flawless performances etc.

Sure, no doubt on that. But thats the point of an amp road case if you're touring.

 

[Aceman]

I have that cab, Mesa 90s in the top are cool, the Eminences in the bottom are way way way too bright for me and can be a front row audience punisher which you the artist wont hear on stage unless you stage more than 15 ft away out front.

I'm not a fan of metal grill cabs in general -noisy for recording and don't protect against the most likely danger to your speakers at a show -beer and water.

Bright is no bueno. The Stiletto can rip your head off as is...

 

[Aceman]

What about the price? Speakers can be changed....

 

[dave74]

Great cab no doubt, but IMO (for the Stiletto especially) you'd be better with a traditional-size full closed-back with the mesa V30s. (aka stiletto cab)

 

[NegativeEase]

What about the price? Speakers can be changed....

I got mine last year for 200, but the one you post looks to be in better condition.

 

[Aceman]

Great cab no doubt, but IMO (for the Stiletto especially) you'd be better with a traditional-size full closed-back with the mesa V30s. (aka stiletto cab)

What then, is the Marshall Cab you would suggest?

Again - I don't NEED a 4x12 cab, but it would be nice to have. And the Stiletto, is Mesa's Marshall, so to speak.

 

[Securb]

I am not sure about the market down there but up here Marshall B cabs are impossible to find a deal on. However, Marshall slanted cabs are everywhere and cheap especially if they are empty. I got my Marshall JCM2000 and the JMC 900 cab (loaded with speakers) for $650.

I would look for an empty slanted cab and load it to your liking.

 

[Mincer]

That's a great looking cab. I say do it, and worry about speakers later.

 

[NegativeEase]

Agree with Securb, in the used market -slants are easier to find that are nice. -and I like slants better for live -because I know whats going on better (I'm tall dude)



If you don't need a 4x12 -I wouldn't even consider one -too annoying to move for shows after age 29 and too big to pressurize the cab to proper volume at the house.

-I'd do a nice looking cab, like a 2x12 slant like Marshall Origin (used 250-300) cab and load it with something magical personally

You can always get another 2x12 for dual side by side if you need to go big.

 

[Aceman]

Really want a Mesa 2x12 to pair with my Marshall 2X12...but Mesa 2x12 are crazy expensive and rare.

And like I said - the Marshall cab angled is really what I'm looking for. I doubt I'd ever take a 4x12 to a gig.

 

[dave74]

What then, is the Marshall Cab you would suggest?

Again - I don't NEED a 4x12 cab, but it would be nice to have. And the Stiletto, is Mesa's Marshall, so to speak.

1960av, but they aren't quite as full in the mids and rounded on the upper-highs as the stiletto cabs, which are exceptionally full and rich.
I've never had a stiletto head, but most accounts of them by owners are that they are naturally very bright, some even say they can easily get raspy with the bigger recto cabs.

 

[Aceman]

1960av, but they aren't quite as full in the mids and rounded on the upper-highs as the stiletto cabs, which are exceptionally full and rich.
I've never had a stiletto head, but most accounts of them by owners are that they are naturally very bright, some even say they can easily get raspy with the bigger recto cabs.

I have never ran the treble above 5. Usually not at 5. See - that Marshall cab sounds like it would be ideal...

 

[NegativeEase]

Really want a Mesa 2x12 to pair with my Marshall 2X12...but Mesa 2x12 are crazy expensive and rare.

And like I said - the Marshall cab angled is really what I'm looking for. I doubt I'd ever take a 4x12 to a gig.

Yep. CRAZY expensive!

 

[dave74]

Oh yeah Ace you are right-on with wanting the recto-212. That cab will really match well with a stiletto head. It won't sound as wide a 412 but the mids and highs are really full and warmer.

 

[Aceman]

Oh yeah Ace you are right-on with wanting the recto-212. That cab will really match well with a stiletto head. It won't sound as wide a 412 but the mids and highs are really full and warmer.

Of course I am...

Unfortunately I am also a cheap mofo too.

 

[dave74]

Everything has just skyrocketed in price. My 212 is from 08 or 09 when they were like $575 brand new, and since it had a couple tiny scuffs and had been used as the shop demo unit he let me have it for $500 even. Can't even get them well-used for that much anymore. heck my 2000 recto-412 slant-baffle straight-shell was $400 used and only 10 miles down the road. Got lucky on that one.