Killer Mesa Cab- Should i buy?

[rps14a]

found a 2x12 mesa cab with vintage 30s that is shaped like a floor monitor for $300. ive never seen one of these and thought it would be cool. looking for any suggestions mainly on verification and price.


chris

[noodlesatf]

Re: Killer Mesa Cab- Should i buy?

How deep is it compared to the standard Mesa Recto 2x12? That's what I have, and it sounds amazing. Is it within driving range? I'd be curious to know what it sounds like.

[rps14a]

Re: Killer Mesa Cab- Should i buy?

maybe i should specify its like a wedge monitor, id estimate 6-9 inches in front to like 18 inches in the back (speakers facing you). its in my city so i will try it out, but i was wondering about price first so i was more sure id buy it before going through the hassle of getting it all plugged up in the store.


chris

[Cybersavior]

Re: Killer Mesa Cab- Should i buy?

I bought a gently used Mesa 1X12 cab Saturday at GC for $250. It has the exact recto tone as if I disabled 3 of the speakers in my 4X12 recto cab. Loud for a 1X12 too! (overdrive it and it farts out, can't be good for the cab)

Nevertheless, I will return it for a 2X12 recto cab. I must get over the drums in practice. Drummer plus other guitar makes me need at least 2X12.

[dinkyjacksonman]

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They are pretty rare as I don't see them often.
John Petrucci used to use them as monitors.

[rps14a]

Re: Killer Mesa Cab- Should i buy?

i wish i could get some more input on this. it looks nice and used but i think a recover wouldnt be too big a deal. im sure i could get my mom to think it would be fun to cover my cab in some crazy colored vinyl.

chris

[Boxcar Willie 84]

Re: Killer Mesa Cab- Should i buy?

I remember seeing one in one of my old Mesa catalogs...they made bass ones too.

[Matt Crooks]

Re: Killer Mesa Cab- Should i buy?

They are rare cabs. From what I was told by my mesa rep they don't sound as good as a regular 2x12 since they were designed to be a guitar only stage monitor. If that's what you need, there's nothing better. However, for an all-purpose cab, it *may* not be up to the task.

I've never heard one, but I did inquire about them several years ago. So I'm just relaying what was told to me, YMMV.

[Boxcar Willie 84]

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Matt who's your Mesa rep?

[rps14a]

Re: Killer Mesa Cab- Should i buy?

i was just gonna gook it up to one of the 4 outputs of my peavey classic to have a cab pointed right at me!


chris

[Matt Crooks]

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Matt who's your Mesa rep?

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At that time it was John Marshall or maybe even Sean Bersford, it's now Michael Taylor. They seem to switch Artist Reps ever year or so.

[Shawn Lutz]

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if you are using it as a monitor then it will work for you. I believe its in a 96 catalog that I have. You don't see too many of them around, willing to bet they weren't too popular. I'd rather have the full size 2x12 recto tho [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Ozz666]

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They were designed as stage monitors, so you're not gonna be as impressed with it as you would be with a std 2X12 vertical or horizontal Recto.

[rps14a]

Re: Killer Mesa Cab- Should i buy?

i was gonna use it for monitioring purposes so i imagine ill pick it up if nothing else catches my eye. my main question though was if it is a decent deal.


chris

[parntz145]

Re: Killer Mesa Cab- Should i buy?

I went over to guitar center yesterday and they had a used 2+12 recto cab. They were asking $300 for it. it was in decent shape could use a recover but worked fine. I think that you would be better off buying a 2+12 recto cab and just pointing that towards you, instead of a monitor. Atleast you could use the recto cab for other stuff. Just my .2