All user reviews for the Mesa Boogie Recto 4x12 Standard Slant

Used for 3 years in a variety of environments (rehearsal room, cafe concert, concert hall, apartment)

her most is that the low frequencies cash without grinding. He allowed the single correct no worries & a Marshall JMP (100w) as the 80th really powerful amp used with a dual blackstar dist and a flying V for his greasy. He also served in troubleshooting, cabinet marshall original (fairly upscale) seems to have suffered somewhat this config.

Least before its full weight nearly 40KG, may also be less bright than the marshall cited previously, then this is a story of adjustment and tastes.

value for money is good. Honéreux is unbreakable but it is the speaker of a lifetime. I would do the same purchase

Purchased common, used several years ago just before "I do not hang up" .... with the approval of relatives for collective use ...
Very surprising! That slap! When compared with its competitors also equipped with four Celestion 'V/30. (With 2 or 4 H/PV/30, it is seen that the top mono they reveal themselves insufficient)
Solid, I think the case should be very careful when choosing the materials, we can talk about lutherie exceptional performance ... to explain what impact! Slice it said one speaker noted ... normal weight for this type of device ..
New ... too expensive for me .... or rather for us .... and occas' we did not make a mistake ... because we had negotiated the purchase with another baffle orange defending itself and also draws to the "top".
Excellent Mesa ... this for my personal needs I would not have gained is the luxury (and I stopped to "turn the corner somewhere in the south ...") But for a collective why In the second hand ... not worth it ... (500 euros, we had not encroached on our budget too ... good condition with some signs of wear, and added a little penetrating oil on the wheels. year ..???? ... never knew .... the H / P did not seem to have suffered ...)
A good head "rectify" needed ... to ensure the accuracy of réglages.Nous have had the chance to check in and jouir.C is on it does not upset or disappointed our expectations, when the recommend ears to protect them. You guessed it arrache.Ayant the place it is stored at home with the "heavy" my family ... Thus, I was available, I happen to use it just for fun ... I live in the country, fortunately ... "we can bomb."

Used for 2 years with a triple head grinding solo 8ohms.

Good midrange, bass and treble sounding almost lackluster in comparison, despite carrying heavy trs trs good wheels. Trs rugged wear (2 rps / week + concerts and is just griff), possibility to transfer / change wheels easily with small clips.

Compar of Hugh and Kettner low end or the behringer is the day and night for three times as much nanmoins. Marshall 1960 compared montes Vintage30 also has a baffle or ENGL (yen more in this brand?) TNU's more ... The bass and low mids are incomparable warmth and snoring on the mesa, engl the more serious attacks such strong and a little more treble and nazillards Marshall mediums acute warm but gives less dynamic.

Must listen to DCID depending on the style, the game that a. .. It is a dear pregnant but I found a little something that justified the ear, the attacks are clear and trs prcises, the sound is more on surgical or ENGL Marshall and mediums have a gnial grain and this spring on a guitar gnral ...

With the exprience I also throw an ear of a pregnant randall etc. in the same range of quality but I do not regret my choice.

I used one with my gear for a gig:

my gear: Gibson FlyingV Gth -> Rocktron GalNAc -> Marshall vs 120/120 -> 1960A

So I get to the concert without my office since C mentioned that me and lends a pleasant surprise, the kind played on MESA.
So I plug the beast (in stereo 2 * 4Ohm), finding:
- + Still sound clean and defines
- A staggering volume (g lower my volume, so to ke hab I quickly covered by my 300W bass)
- Over and above the gron wouuuuuuuuf rude when I made the palm muting!!

conclusion: c my next investment, a big clean !!!!!! terrible!

PS I hear already ki von tell me it's not a soirre we just get an ide, but the difference with my 1960 was very flagrente

I play with a head Engl Savage is a good speaker trs that can take full advantage of the power of the head.
The bass is well made and the sound is prcis has not saturated at all, which is trs apprciable!
I bought the cabinet used 800 when he was just one year, t he import of the United States by the First Owner 'is a pan shot with the right box ( Pan right of a box with the grid tilted the pan shot ... what ... a hybrid)
I am glad trs mm if the kind of bbs you can not lug around every day until given his size! That's bigger than a marshall cabinet!
I had the opportunity to try it with Rocktron rack / mesa 50/50 and the sound is the day and night over a baffle marshall!
A lil advice, it is better to buy a mesa 2x12 corrected in a 1960 Marshall 4x12, I can tell you that the sound is out of proportion!

J've tested this box several times in the store (after closing, without client)) with a lot of different config, and comparing a lot of other boxes, ... I've also heard the repeated times 10In a very high volume in a metal band, and several times live in non-transplanted sacred room ...

low and low medium are enormous, snoring, very precise and very responsive ...
the fever is very specific, very clear, but a little behind (special asses but terrible for large saturation)
This speaker has a lot of safe, never heard so many "balls" in the sound (is n is not pejorative) ...

j admits to not understand the previous opinions, or when the conditions of the test n was not good, a correction, that difficult to settle quickly, or too low volume, I know that ... but the view gives an impression contrary to that is precisely its qualitées, and I have never heard a box (even equipped with v30) sound the same, n are not that personality??

talk about scam c is a bit much, but it is a bit more expensive than other HP equipped the same way, but is very different ...

Personal I adore her simple design, class, it's all about taste ... (on the other hand: you can not love his low, etc., not to say that there is no n in (eg))

I give it 8 because I find it really terrible, but really (and I'm big fan of his very very precise) but I did not put the maximum because we just blamed his lack of Polivalente

engros if you want a big sound very precise, although snoring in a very resistant box, try the try as soon as possible. (That is c should also be noted is that it comes with a protective cover)

EDIT: I d say about an earlier opinion, an opinion based on what has been cancel service because the notice in question although another product

I use this cabinet for a few days and I find his hallucination !!!!!!!
This speaker has an excellent rponse in low and low in fat mdiums disto, trs beautiful clear sound, reproducing the sound of my compltement Dual Rectifier! This cabinet is unique to 1960A, that n ' really see anything but the price either, so normal!

I could compare it baffles DIFFERENT: 1960a, 1960a in Mount V30, Engl standart (v60) and pro (v30) and VHT 2x12 Fat Bottom. I think it's one of the speakers who has the most safe and cash and returns the best bass. The sound is sharp and super prcis! For those who loves his trs trs prcis, VHT raises the bar a little higher but the price also follows the bar!

Inconvnient: This cabinet is heavy trs! But carrment robust!
Report quality / price: let's say it takes a little more SAVE as other speakers, but the sound is really HUGE!

With the exprience I remake that choice without any hsiter a second!!
For cons, I think it is good to test ncessaire DIFFERENT types of speakers to get a personal ide! This cabinet is probably not the ultimate for some styles of music (eg jazz)! Anyway, for all lovers of grain mesa, I think really, APRS purchased this cabinet, a correct head is not without its speaker correct! (... Or VHT)! In all cases, the GREAT stuff!

In a few months, will be 10 years since I drag this box almost indestructible.
He has countless hours derrire him and not a wrinkle, not a crack, not a strange noise ... not really anything! I say "indestructible" because it has a standard survcu excess moisture in the room where he's famous silent stock anne heat wave in 2003, in fact, this year the room ventilation is falls in the roads and we did not rpt that the t (no air conditioning) I rcupr the box after 2 weeks 50% covered with mold , spots etc ... Once cleaned and sch, nothing has changed the coating is still almost nine today, the Celestials do not flinch an eyelash, short ... relieved and happy to have invested 8000 shot the era. Everything but poignant mtal who lost their paint and paint what I did ... So I pay him a fly ATA Thomann ... by security!

Due to its robust construction and quality matrial of this well is certainly a return trs heavy but for many its monstrous head, Mesa or not, every time I lends them on a plate guys are happy ...
The wheels are also very clumsy, hard to shatter even the truck. That of Marshall before I could not show off such a solidity.
Derrire routing is complete, one between 8ohms, 2 x Reserved for Stereo and subwoofer output for a cascade practice for some.

I had the opportunity to test Peavey, Marshall, Engl, Rivera, Orange, for me it remains at the top, above all sounds, the sound is right. For some a little lack of bass made in, well, I have not found.

If it was again, I re-sign on, I also re-signed her little time for ERRF in 2x12 for the piano bar ... a real treat too!

Use for 2 years
particularity and precision attack power free
Difference with the correct standard of less than 7 cm in height, 101 instead of 106 dbs dbs and that then I have no ear to distinguish the diffrence. This cabinet is of obviousness The series went out with Stiletto and would actually be a ligth version "" the standard! but it is really good, not bulky by 47 kgs is not against the can! I wanted to sell it because other rcemment 2 * 12 mesa and marshall, have a garage if it continues, but not too much I love her and removed the announcement of sale.

Celestion V30's are here in an enclosure of high quality.

used with Orange AD30, msa correct, marshall jvm: that happiness respect Grain Stamp clean sounds crunch tones etc. ..

the relationship quality with acceptable price discount. no pbm in OCCAZ good deal done for the dull stuff l.

I will get the build quality out of the way first. Mesa Boogie builds things to last through the rigors of tour. This cab just feels like a piece of quality craftmanship in every way. It is heavy, the casters are absolutely the best I have ever seen from an amp maker, the jacks are solid, the tolex is tough, and so is the grill cloth. I have opened this cab up and there is no shoddy work inside either. Some cab companies cover up bad joints with tolex or leave the insides a little under built but this cab is tough through and through. The only thing I would change build wise are the corner protectors. They are leather instead of metal. This is just nit picking as I have not had any problems with them.

Onto the sound. This cab is loaded with mesa boogie's celestion vintage 30 speakers and I have been told they are different than normal vintage 30s. I do not know if they actually do anything to change them but the cab is rated at 240 watts like any other vintage 30 loaded cab. I am not a huge fan of these speakers in a love setting as they have a tendency to get harsh in the high end once you get out in the crowd. They are great for recording metal though with enough highs to cut through dense mixes and solid low end. With this cab I find the speakers to perform a little better in live settings. It is probably a mixture of the over sized design and thick grill cloth that make the speakers a bit smoother sounding and more filling in the open. With certain amps this is great. It sounds absolutely huge with my 5150 and obviously works well with mesa amps. Some other amps don't fare as well with the oversize design. My Framus for example sounds overly bass heavy and boomy with a lack of definition compared to my other cabinets. Dialing the bass back cures it somewhat but takes away from the huge sound this cab is known for.


If you need a solid cab and run a 6l6 based amp this may be your best bet. My experience with el34 amps (framus and marhsall) was less than ideal.

Mesa is the king of solid built guitar cabinets. Their cabs are so heavy and so rock solid that it would take a steam roller to crush them. They are the quintessential American made product. When I think of solid American made products I think of care and quality put into the manufacturing and assembly on what ever product that may be.

There really isn't another cabinet builder out there that can build like these rugged heavy duty Mesa Boogie Recto cabinets. These cabs are just an absolute dream cab, but be weary of trying to transport it. They are extremely heavy and dense.

We had a slant version of the traditional recto cab and it was beaten gig after gig and it always hung together. This cab is a bit bigger than a traditional Marshall cab. Not only is it bigger but it carries a lot of mass to it. It takes two people for sure to pick this thing up but with my Marshall cab I could lift it by myself.
Mesa/Boogie 4x12 Rectifier Standard Slant Speaker Cabinet Features:

* 240 Watt
* V30 Speakers
* Closed Back
* Wired for Mono or Stereo
* 8 Ohm
* Mono / 4 Ohm Stereo
* Marine-grade Baltic Birch Cabinet
* Black Taurus Vinyl Covering
* Black Twisted Jute Grille
* Black Piping
* Trak-Loc Removable Casters
* Slip Cover

I believe Mesa Boogie gets their Celestion V30's differently than regular V30's I know that today's V30's are made in China which is awesome...blahhhh. I want to say that the Mesa V30's are still in the UK and have a little bit different tone to them. They seem to be a little warmer and smoother on the high end. Not that the China V30's sound that bad but the Mesa ones compared sound better.

In addition to Mesa's wood and construction, the wheel casters are top notch as well. Many guitarist will replace their casters from their Marshall and Bogner cabs for the Mesa because they are just heavy duty. The will hold up to pain and abuse.

Couple this with a Mesa 2x12 and you will have a solid wall of Mesa recto sound pounding you in the face and chest. Mesa's attention to detail and respect for the craftsmanship for quality guitar products is remarkable. In recent years many quality guitar amplifier companies have been changing quality for quantity and cheaper ways of construction. Not Mesa, they have stayed true to their roots when they were a new company and this cabinet is a shining example of that remarkable pride of craftsmanship.

I would recommend this cab to any Mesa player but also anyone who wants to get a solid built cab that has proper Celestion v30's in it. These cabinets will thump!

Detail
Speakers 4 x 12" V30
Cabinet Type Angled
Construction Material Birch
Mono/Stereo Mono, Stereo
Inputs 3 x 1/4"
Outputs 1 x 1/4"
Other I/O No other I/O
Power 240"
Impedance 8 ohms mono, 4 ohms stereo
Height 32.9"
Depth 14.25"
Width 30.1"
Weight 104 lbs.

The Mesa 4x12 cab is one of the best cabs out there. Once you get to Mesa territory, there isn't really anything better, but just different. These cabs are known for their super tight feel and excellent bass response.

I think the key to the great sound from the cab are the speakers; Celestion Vintage 30's. These are great sounding speakers for most any genre. Some people complain that they have too much midrange, but I think they are perfect. If you are looking for a looser sounding cab, I would go with a Marshall 1960AV or BV which also has V30 speakers.

To be honest, I don't really have anything negative to say about the sound. If you like vintage 30 speakers, this is one of the best cabs available on the market today. I should add, that this cabinet has very similar dimensions to the Marshal 1960, but a little larger. The difference between the two being the Mesa Boogie cab is built like a tank. There is no space between the baffle and the cabinet which really gives it its super tight full sound. If anything, this cabinet is a little overbuilt. Absolutely reliable, hands down.

I took mine apart (like I do everything to see what is going on behind the scenes) and I was quite amazed. Boogie uses an extremely thick gauge of wire which translates to better tone. The center post was positioned exactly in the center of the cabinet. There are rubber gaskets every place where there is a cutout in the cab. For example around the cutout for the handles, jack plate, and even where the back is screwed in. This helps to reduce vibration and also to make sure this baby is sealed. All birch ply construction, huge removable casters, super thick metal handles; excellent quality all around.


What thing do you like most/least about it?
I like the sound it produces most, and its weight least; this thing is heavy!

Did you try many other models before getting this one?
Yep, I've owned several Marshalls, an Avatar, a Port City, and a Soldano. This is my favorite of the bunch.

What is your opinion about the value for the price?
Well, you can snag them used for pretty cheap generally. The new price is a little expensive, but I would say worth it, used or new.

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?...
I absolutely would buy this cab again. I feel really comfortable with it; it has become part of my sound.

Precision and quality of the sound?
This thing sounds killer. It is as good as anything out there, and really it is the standard of hard rock/ metal.

Mesa is the king of solid built guitar cabinets. Their cabs are so heavy and so rock solid that it would take a steam roller to crush them. They are the quintessential American made product. When I think of solid American made products I think of care and quality put into the manufacturing and assembly on what ever product that may be.

We had a slant version of the traditional recto cab and it was beaten gig after gig and it always hung together. This cab is a bit bigger than a traditional Marshall cab. Not only is it bigger but it carries a lot of mass to it. It takes two people for sure to pick this thing up but with my Marshall cab I could lift it by myself.

Performance Features:

* 240 Watt
* V30 Speakers
* Closed Back
* Wired for Mono or Stereo
* 8 Ohm Mono / 4 Ohm Stereo
* Slant Cabinet

Finish & Construction:

* Marine Grade Baltic Birch Cabinet
* Black Taurus Vinyl Covering
* Black Twisted Jute Grille
* Black Piping
* Trak-Loc™ Removable Casters
* Slip Cover

I believe Mesa Boogie gets their Celestion V30's differently than regular V30's I know that today's V30's are made in China which is awesome...blahhhh. I want to say that the Mesa V30's are still in the UK and have a little bit different tone to them. They seem to be a little warmer and smoother on the high end. Not that the China V30's sound that bad but the Mesa ones compared sound better.

In addition to Mesa's wood and construction, the wheel casters are top notch as well. Many guitarist will replace their casters from their Marshall and Bogner cabs for the Mesa because they are just heavy duty. The will hold up to pain and abuse.

Couple this with a Mesa 2x12 and you will have a solid wall of Mesa recto sound pounding you in the face and chest. Mesa's attention to detail and respect for the craftsmanship for quality guitar products is remarkable. In recent years many quality guitar amplifier companies have been changing quality for quantity and cheaper ways of construction. Not Mesa, they have stayed true to their roots when they were a new company and this cabinet is a shining example of that remarkable pride of craftsmanship.

I would recommend this cab to any Mesa player but also anyone who wants to get a solid built cab that has proper Celestion v30's in it. These cabinets will thump!

The Mesa/Boogie Traditional 4x12 (now called the Stiletto 4x12) comes standard with four Mesa/Boogie Vintage 30 speakers. These speakers are a touch different from the normal V30s in that they can withstand higher wattage. On top of that, they tend to sound a bit thicker. The entire cabinet is made out of Baltic Birch, and it can be run in either 8 ohms or 4 ohms. Overall, this cab is built like a tank, and it sounds absolutely amazing. One problem quite a bit of people tend to have with the original standard Mesa/Boogie cabinets is that can get a bit heavy in the low end. This cabinet has its midrange shifted a bit and is tighter than the standard model. However, it still retains that awesome percussive quality the standard cabinet has.

The tolex on this is a fairly durable tolex, to boot. Some companies have real thin tolex that tends to chip or flake, but this can withstand quite a bit of abuse. You don’t need to worry about plastic handles breaking off as Mesa uses sturdy metal handles. The wiring inside the cabinet is thick and does not need to be replaced. The speakers are rear loaded, which I tend to prefer. Rear loaded cabs usually aren’t quite as directional, so it helps make the overall sound a touch more warmer, while the more “traditional” dimensions allow it to maintain its tightness.

If somebody was looking for a high quality V30 equipped guitar cabinet, this would be my number one recommendation. It’s actually the recommended cabinet by John Petrucci as well. My personal model is a slanted cabinet, but if I had to do it again, I’d probably get the straight simply because it’s a bit easier to mic the upper speakers. When miking the bottom speakers, reflections from the floor can interfere with the overall sound.