More Balance Between Lows, Mids and Highs and a Greater Emphasis on Attack
When it comes to 4x12 cabinets, MESA offers a choice of two distinct and different sounding/sized quad boxes: their legendary oversized Rectifier STANDARD and TRADITIONAL Cabinets.
RECTIFIER TRADITIONAL 4x12 CABINETS are three inches shorter than the oversized Standard Rectifier 4x12 (width and depth dimensions are the same). This slight size difference produces a tighter and more focused low-end response, though still delivering massive 4x12 punch and authority. Compared to Standard Recto 4x12s, the Traditional 4x12 provides more balance between lows, mids and highs and a greater emphasis on attack. The mid-range is more pronounced and this cabinet is often preferred for styles that require tight tracking and articulate response. Straight cabinet designs also provide for a small increase of interior cabinet space, which yeilds slightly more bass and low-end resonance compared to Slants.
SLANT-style Recto 4x12 Cabinets offer a "monitor" effect due to the top speakers sloping up toward your ears. This can be a benefit when playing live. Other players prefer the STRAIGHT-style cabinets with all speakers attached to a one-piece baffle and all facing the same direction, effectively "coupled" for maximum punch and frontal projection. Regardless of Slant or Straight, if you are playing a Recto 4x12, your tone has authority, clarity and detail that only MESA Traditional or Standard 4x12 Rectifier Cabinets deliver.
You simply won't find a better cabinet. ALL MESA ENCLOSURES are made using the finest Void-free, Marine Grade Baltic Birch. Super strong rabbet corners are glued and nailed. Speaker baffles are fitted with superior dado joint construction and braced. Grilles are wrapped around a separate grille board, not the baffle board. Grille material is made of strong twisted jute dipped in a special coating that filters top end for a sweeter response.
Specifications- Cabinet Material: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
- Styletype: Closed Back (sealed)
- Cabinet Internal Volume: 240 Watts
- Speakers Mounting Position: Celestion Vintage 30s / Rear Mounted
- Mono Or Mono Stereo Input: Mono + Stereo Inputs
- Cabinet Impedance: 8 Ohm Mono / 4 Ohm Stereo
- Transport Assistance: Included - Track-Loc Removable Casters
- Additional Features: Paralleled Mono Output
- Slip Cover: Included - Fitted Slip Cover
- Weight: 99 Lbs.
- Height: 30"
- Width: 29 7/8"
- Depth: 14 1/4"
