Members jr_vw2 Posted August 11, 2010 Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 So I'm in the market for an oversized Mesa cab to go with my Soldano head. Are all their cabs about the same? What should I look for? What should I stay away from? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattACaster Posted August 11, 2010 Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 Great cabs! The Stiletto cabs are the same size as your normal Marshall cab. The Rectifier cabs are taller and deeper. Both have V30s. The Roadking cabs are partially opened back and I think still loaded with V30s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hahavishnu Posted August 11, 2010 Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 mes got the 2x12 3/4 back wae 90 w black shadows and it's guid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MetalMarlon Posted August 11, 2010 Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 They are awesome!!!! I have two Stiletto cabs, love them. The oversize are cool too, more 3D sounding. But are a little more "scooped" sounding and not as tight on the bass. The Road King ones I would stay away from, personally don't like the C90 for distortion. Cleans would be awesome though. Anyway, I like my mesa cab better than my Marshall 1960BV. The chunking is "chunkie-er" and the open notes are more open. That is what it seems like to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dimebag11 Posted August 11, 2010 Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 if you're in Florida I have a Recto cab up for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarsk8er239 Posted August 11, 2010 Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 I have a recto cab and the quality is unbelievable! Seriously, I had the recto cab and a 1960A at the same time, and I couldn't get rid of the 1960 fast enough. Just knocking on the side of the cab you can FEEL the difference in quality. Better casters, better handles, better wood, better (IMO) speakers, and better tone. You can not go wrong with mesa cabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jr_vw2 Posted August 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 so the stileto cabs have a tighter bass response then the Recto cabs? what is a good used price for either of these? Thanks for the input guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TU BE Posted August 11, 2010 Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 Mesa cabs are awesome. I see an Avenger in your avatar so I assume that's what you have. I will say that when I had my Avenger, I played it through a homebrew cab with front mounted greenbacks and it sounded {censored}ing tittays! I would imagine any of the mesa cabs would make that thing sing. A recto cab is gonna give you a deeper, more full tone whereas a traditional will give you more straight up and in your face mid/high tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TU BE Posted August 11, 2010 Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 so the stileto cabs have a tighter bass response then the Recto cabs? what is a good used price for either of these? Thanks for the input guysDepends on condish and how long you're willing to wait it out. You can find them in decent to good condish for $400 to $500. I scored a Mesa Recto 412 for $300 but it was a deal from a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jr_vw2 Posted August 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 yeah it will be for my Avenger, im running a peavey cab right now and I HATE it. I really want a nice tight crunch I like my sound really tight but at the same time I like the power that a fat bottom end will give you as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TU BE Posted August 11, 2010 Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 If you like your sound tight, get a Mesa Traditional sized cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hardtail Posted August 12, 2010 Members Share Posted August 12, 2010 I've got a Mesa vertical 2x12 recto cab with the V30's. Can't stand the v30's ... I run a little HT-20H into it & it just isn't tight at all - lpenty loud, but not a good loud - just gets flubby way too fast. Love the quality of the cab & it's the coolest 2x12 I've ever seen - can't wait to get those V30s out of it though ... HT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mustaine-who? Posted August 12, 2010 Members Share Posted August 12, 2010 I'm picking up an older V-30 loaded tradional tomorrow for $400... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dewysoss Posted August 12, 2010 Members Share Posted August 12, 2010 And just to clarify, you'll see the terms "oversize", "recto/rectifier", "traditional", and "stiletto" thrown around. The Traditional/Stiletto cabs are the same, while the Oversize/Recto cabs are the same. Just different names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CME Posted August 13, 2010 Members Share Posted August 13, 2010 And just to clarify, you'll see the terms "oversize", "recto/rectifier", "traditional", and "stiletto" thrown around. The Traditional/Stiletto cabs are the same, while the Oversize/Recto cabs are the same. Just different names.This. They actually had the "oversize/recto" cab was the first. The "traditional" cab out quite a while before the Stiletto amps. For whatever reason they renamed the the "traditional" the "stiletto" when they came out with the stiletto amps. However as bright as Stiletto's are I'm not sure the "stiletto" cab would be the best match. However my vert 212 recto cab rocks with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jr_vw2 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 13, 2010 I'm picking up an older V-30 loaded tradional tomorrow for $400... Thanks.....rub it in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GregMan Posted August 13, 2010 Members Share Posted August 13, 2010 I loves me mah 2 vertical 2x12s ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vic Posted August 13, 2010 Members Share Posted August 13, 2010 if your amp is lacking bass and low end go the recto/oversize other wise the stiletto/trad is great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Acshreds Posted August 13, 2010 Members Share Posted August 13, 2010 Mesa Stilletto cabs are the bomb. Got mine off craiglist for 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarsk8er239 Posted August 13, 2010 Members Share Posted August 13, 2010 I got my Straight Recto 412 with slant baffle for 500 btw. but it came with K100s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sled Posted August 13, 2010 Members Share Posted August 13, 2010 Cab - $450SLO - a bit more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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