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 yields slightly more bass and low-end resonance compared to Slants.
Some 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. Other players prefer SLANT-style Recto 4x12 Cabinets, which offers a 'monitor' effect due to the top speakers sloping up toward your ears. This can be a benefit when playing live. 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
Styletype: Closed Back (sealed)
Mono or Stereo Input: Mono + Stereo Inputs
Cabinet Internal Volume: 240 Watts
Cabinet Impedance: 8 Ohm Mono / 4 Ohm Stereo
Speakers Mounting Position: Celestion Vintage 30s / Rear Mounted
Transport Assistance: Included - Track-Loc Removable Casters
Additional Features: Paralleled Mono Output
Cabinet Material: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch
Dimensions HxWxD: 30 x 29 7/8 x 14 1/4"
Weight: 101 lbs