All user reviews of 4/5 for the Mesa Boogie Recto 2x12 Horizontal

pros
very good manufacturing
nice size for a 2x12 "(quite deep)
it has guts and very good sound reproduction (I love)
I was absolutely looking for a mesa V30 to go with my config!

contras 
it is heavy (over 20kg)
it is mono
the celestion V30 16 ohms (I would have preferred the 8 ohms)
no wheel on mine!
a single handle on top to carry!
the price new and occaz!

very good 2x12 cabinet, "one of the best that I could test (IRT Laney Ironheart 212, harley benton G212 V30, palmer PCAB 212 E212VH engl, mesa Roadking)

2x12 closed cabinet (panel screwed)
two clestions v30
Heavy (trs!) and one fist on top!
an output for connection to prvue SERIES (with a cache p'tit it to go wrong when you plug blind ...)
800 euros ...
the closed cabinet enables an exellent bass response, very tense.
v30 both give their best even when you push the power;
with 100w lamps in this well, both v30 vibrate with happiness and are never taken into default, even after 4 hours of play (performance does not s'croule ...)
They also provide more volume lightweight, but it must then correct the sound by removing the exs serious
trs made good in all cases, but I got too expensive ...
weakness: surlever for a good projection, unless we want sound to the socks ...
attention as the projection latrale!
So in the end, the NEC projection of the baffle is plutt fermbr /> I put 8 for a less quality for the price: so 7!

9 only because it is still very expensive for a 2x12 !!!!!!!!
exeptionnel cabinet, everything goes. jazzy sounds, sounds the most death / grind through the blues and it all without flinching cash. on it is very sound plan type: bcp bass and lower midrange. It does absolutely drooling at all. is very precise and powerful. I also have a 1960 v30 climbs, and quite frankly the 2x12 is not a red next the marshall ... near the same!! I love this speaker because it brings touch of warmth and softness that was missing in marshall. The only negative is that it is very directional. I have not tested the two esemble ca but would soon. I would do an edit.
9-1 because it can never be perfect ...

The Mesa Boogie Horizontal Rectifier 212 cab is an extremely portable and well built 212 cabinet. There isn't much for features here, as it doesn't have stereo output capability, or a removable rear panel.(back can be removed to service/change speakers, but is not meant to be played this way) It is meant for one sound; punchy and cutting rock tones.

That sound is created by two English-made celestion Vintage 30 speakers and Mesa's tough as nails marine grade baltic birch cab construction. It should be noted that Mesa Boogie uses special Vintage 30s that are voiced a bit differently than what you find in most other companies' cabs. Mesa's are a bit smoother and more pleasing to the ear, yet they still retain the signature "mid-spike" that V30s are famous for.

These speakers can sound a little harsh and almost fuzzy, depending on the amp being used and can especially sound this way when being played without a band, such as at home for practice. In a band setting however, they cut through the mix wonderfully and sit in the mix just as they should.

The cab is built incredibly well, as all of Mesa's products are. Solid as a rock and they look great too. Their low profile and black, stealthy design are quite appealing. The Black piping on black grill is a nice touch as well.

Now for the negatives:

First of all, the cab is equipped with only a small rubber handle on the top to carry it by. It's the same small handle that you'd find on the top of an amp; not exactly practical for carrying a guitar cabinet around, or for loading it into a vehicle! I would be much happier if it had recessed metal handles on the both sides of the cab, but maybe this would interfere with the tone, not sure though.

The dimensions of this cab make it sound VERY directional. (it measures 17 1/2" high, 30 1/8" wide, and 14 1/4" deep) While standing directly above the cab and slightly to either side, it sounds heavenly, especially with my Dual Rectifier! It's full, punchy, crunchy and has just the right amount of presence and a nice woody bottom end. Take a few steps back though, and the low end starts to fall short, yet the high mids and highs become more present. Stand across the room/stage and it's all piercing highs with no low end. The V30s and the rear-loaded design of the cab are to blame for this directional sound projection.

I compared this cab side by side to the Mesa Traditional (Stiletto) 412, which also has V30s and the 412 was MUCH better in every way. It was just as punchy, but sounded tighter, more responsive, clearer, and it didn't get boomy, thin or harsh no matter where I was standing. Best cab I've ever played! The Rectifier 412 was also nice, but was a little too boomy in the low end and scooped in the mids.

Overall, I'd say that the Mesa 212 is extremely well built, and sounds pretty darn good for the right application. For recording it is great, and it sounds great if you're not standing really far away from it, but I wouldn't recommend it as your only cabinet. It does however compliment a 412 very well. I stack a Carvin 412 on top of mine, and the Mesa 212 on the bottom adds a nice punchy low end and some nice cut because of the V30s.
If you are looking for a 212 to use as your only cab, I prefer the Bogner OS212 or the Orange PCB212. They both sounded fuller and not as directional. But the Mesa is no slouch and has top notch build quality. Go for it if your main gig is recording, but look elsewhere for a well rounded gigging cab.

The Mesa/Boogie 2x12 cabinet is a fairly standard 2x12 cab. It contains two V30 speakers, is completely closed back and is wired in 8 ohms. The Mesa V30s are a bit different from the regular V30s in that they’re a bit warmer and don’t sound as harsh as regular V30s. I believe that Mesa has since switched to regular wattage V30s, but I recall my cabinet having the higher wattage V30s in it. I can’t say for sure as I don’t own the cabinet anymore.

The overall construction of the cabinet is of very high quality. It’s made out of Baltic Birch and comes with a high quality tolex. Some tolex on certain cabinets can break and tear fairly easily, but the tolex that Mesa uses always seems to be able to withstand a good amount of abuse. This’ll help keep them looking more mint during touring. The cabinet is closed back, so it’s a bit directional, and it can be a touch hard to hear when it’s on the floor. However, the closed back helps keep the cabinet nice and tight. The rear loaded speaker design allows the sound to spread a bit more and sound just a touch fatter than normal. I tend to find front loaded cabs to be too directional and a touch harsh.

If you’re looking for a 2x12 V30 cabinet, this is something to consider. While it won’t fill the room like a typical 4x12 will, it will still deliver more than enough volume for gigging and home usage. It works quite nicely in conjunction with a 4x12 in delivering some nice spread. John Petrucci used the 2x12 in conjunction with the 4x12 for awhile. The 2x12 was mainly used for clean tones, and the 4x12 handled all the dirty tones. It was a cool setup that actually sounds pretty nice. If you happen to have both the 4x12 and the 2x12, I recommend at least trying it.

Used for 3 months, with only a rehearsal.
Is relatively large, hard. Bad point: a single handle. Good point: 4 wheels (well almost good point of locking casters would have been perfect)
I bought it along with a Rectifier Rkiya because I knew the record on Correct: I played so easy and non-risk taking.
Sounds: The record is as expected: according to the setting of the amp, one goes from light to heavy, with a spectrum very well respected. The box has a tendency to sound very "low" in our room, but it corrects itself to the amp without a problem.
The defect was also provided: it is fairly straightforward. So attention to the placement for balance.

This is my first personal box, and he responds in every way that I expected. It's pretty expensive, but I love music and I not tune my car, so sometimes I put my money in the stuff, I rarely regret.
In view of the opinions AF and HC, as many editors say that had they known they would have started with Mesa, so I saved time by buying it directly. And as I change gear not often, we'll see if it's more me not to make money (or at least if it will make me not waste too much buying crappy)

Another thing to do for a more complete view: hook up my old DC5 this 2x12 combo. To see if it changes much sound rendering (I know that of DC5 by heart with his 1x12)





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