I have an old Carvin 4X12 with 70 or 75 watt celestions. (or the carvin imitation P) I'm thinking about getting rid of it and getting a Mesa 2X12 with Vintage 30s and a closed back. Will I loose "something" by going the 2X12 route. Besides two less speakers P. Any opinions on 2X12 vs 4X12 in general? I really don't want a Mesa 4X12 because I don't need it, and its insanely heavy. (150 pounds) Any opinions or comments are welcome!
Opinions on Mesa 2X12
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milkbone
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Re: Opinions on Mesa 2X12
I should be recieving my Earcandy 2x12 in a day or two, I'll let you know. Everything looks cool with it. Give Tim a call he's way cool and will fill you in on a few things(not to bash any other manufacturers). I have a Marshall 1960a cab that I bought in 1996 that I'll be comparing it to. Tim says the 2x12 will outperform the 4x12 in all aspects. I'll let you know what I think. I got a all black Buzzbomb, covering, 3/4 grill, tophat handles, wired for stereo and mono, eminence gb12s and a cover. The cab is birch outer shell with mahogany front and back.
I'll write somthing in a few days.
www.earcandycabs.com
I should be recieving my Earcandy 2x12 in a day or two, I'll let you know. Everything looks cool with it. Give Tim a call he's way cool and will fill you in on a few things(not to bash any other manufacturers). I have a Marshall 1960a cab that I bought in 1996 that I'll be comparing it to. Tim says the 2x12 will outperform the 4x12 in all aspects. I'll let you know what I think. I got a all black Buzzbomb, covering, 3/4 grill, tophat handles, wired for stereo and mono, eminence gb12s and a cover. The cab is birch outer shell with mahogany front and back.
I'll write somthing in a few days.
www.earcandycabs.com
Kac
Hootersologist
Re: Opinions on Mesa 2X12
I went from having a half-stack to 2X12" cabnets and I'm happy with the change. I don't think I've lost anything.
The main thing I like is my current 2X12 is upright and ALMOST as big as a 4X12 so I get a really big sound and I don't have to set the cabinet on anything.
Rock On!
I went from having a half-stack to 2X12" cabnets and I'm happy with the change. I don't think I've lost anything.
The main thing I like is my current 2X12 is upright and ALMOST as big as a 4X12 so I get a really big sound and I don't have to set the cabinet on anything.
Rock On!
Hot _Grits
Buttery Toneologist
Re: Opinions on Mesa 2X12
Well, no 2x12 will sound like a 4x12.
That said, the Mesa recto 2x12 is a great cab. Punchy and ballsy. Best low end I've heard from any 2x12. the best choice out there for someone wanting to downsize but retain as much balls as possible.
Well, no 2x12 will sound like a 4x12.
That said, the Mesa recto 2x12 is a great cab. Punchy and ballsy. Best low end I've heard from any 2x12. the best choice out there for someone wanting to downsize but retain as much balls as possible.
That90'sGuy
DyzaBoyzologist
Re: Opinions on Mesa 2X12
I liked the construction of the Mesa 2x12... it seems like it's very high quality. The only thing I dislike was the Vintage 30 speakers (some amps it works exceptionally well in... others... well...).
I liked the construction of the Mesa 2x12... it seems like it's very high quality. The only thing I dislike was the Vintage 30 speakers (some amps it works exceptionally well in... others... well...).
RGN
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Re: Opinions on Mesa 2X12
The Recto 2X12 is a damn nice cab. I owned one for a couple weeks and ultimately replaced it with a Bogner oversized 2X12. The Bogner is about $100 more but honestly does compete with a 4X12. The Bogner is a little easier to haul around b/c it has casters. The Mesa is a heavy little sucker.
The Recto 2X12 is a damn nice cab. I owned one for a couple weeks and ultimately replaced it with a Bogner oversized 2X12. The Bogner is about $100 more but honestly does compete with a 4X12. The Bogner is a little easier to haul around b/c it has casters. The Mesa is a heavy little sucker.
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