vht fatbottom 2-12 or recto 2-12

[P I K A]

Hey guys I started a thread a while ago on getting a lighter amp cause the 4-12 recto was just too much to keep hauling around . I decided to go 2-12 instead of changing everything and wanted to know if anyone had an opinion of which would be a better choice in cabinet the mesa or vht.Got the powerball head and like heavy thump but also like the mids to shine thru at solo time . Thanks.

[Deneb]

Re: vht fatbottom 2-12 or recto 2-12

I ditched all my other brand cabs, for Marshall JCM900 cabs, weahter they be 2x12 or 4x12, they are simply great for me, I shine through the mix.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

Re: vht fatbottom 2-12 or recto 2-12

mesa recto 2x12 vertical cab!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sounds better than the 4x12 and my scrawny ass can put it in the back of the truck all by myself.
~JW

[Matt Crooks]

Re: vht fatbottom 2-12 or recto 2-12

Not to argue with Johnny... but I have a recto 2x12 and a recto 4x12... the 4x12 sounds better to me... but it is a heavy *****.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

Re: vht fatbottom 2-12 or recto 2-12

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[P I K A]

Re: vht fatbottom 2-12 or recto 2-12

Hey Dreamland is it the same weight as the horizontal model and how does the head fit on it?
Hey Matt did you use the same speakers in both cabs I know you like the 90's were they the speakers in both? Thanks

[Venomboy]

Re: vht fatbottom 2-12 or recto 2-12

I had a Mesa vertical slant 2x12 (not a Recto version) with Vintage 30s. Tons-o-thump with my Recto and DC5 head. I also have an old school MEsa 1/2 back 4x12 w/Black Shadows. The 4x12 seems to have more thump and sizzle. The 2x12 has more mids and it's a bit more brittle sounding (but not in a bad way). I like the compact-ness of the 2x12 but my 4x12 is also very narrow...it's the exact width of a Recto head. I prefer the 4x12.

Have you looked into the GenzBenz cabs? I've heard good things about them.

[Matt Crooks]

Re: vht fatbottom 2-12 or recto 2-12

Yeah, both of my cabs have the 90s in them. The 2x12 seems to have a little more midrange in it, with the 4x12 scooping some of the 700-1.5k out of the sound...

[Dreamland_Rebel]

Re: vht fatbottom 2-12 or recto 2-12

the 2x12 vertical has vintage 30's in them which i like the most out of boogies speakers. its just wide enough to fit the standard medium length heads on. i like it much better than the horizontal cab. the box is wider and just sounds better.

[Matt Crooks]

Re: vht fatbottom 2-12 or recto 2-12

I think the 30s are standard on all their cabs... I had to order mine with the 90s.


BTW, Johnny I'll see you guys on the 8th with TTD.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

Re: vht fatbottom 2-12 or recto 2-12

awesome, we'll have cd's for sale.
~METAL!!!

[Dreamland_Rebel]

Re: vht fatbottom 2-12 or recto 2-12

forgot to mention that i like the 30's better cause they break up easier and give a tighter low end.