Recto 4x12 cabinet: Alternatives?

[Mr. Moon]

The Mesa Boogie Recto Standard 4x12 cabinet has the low-end heavy sound I'm looking for to use for practices and gigging. I have tried the Marshall 1960a and 1960b cabs (75-watt drivers), and have found them to have way too much midrange for my taste.

Are there any other cabs out there that anyone could suggest I try out to get a similar bang for a few less bucks?

Thanks!

-mr moon

 

[Axe4Yahweh]

There's always alternatives:

http://www.avatarspeakers.com/

Tell the man whacha want soundwise.

http://www.steelsound.com/directory.cfm?CategoryID=10

The Madison Cabs



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[detuned6]

Try out a crate 4 12 with 50 watt celestions. Alittle warmer in the low end compared to the 75 watt 1960 marshalls.

 

[Mr. Moon]

Thanks!!

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll be sure check 'em out ASAP.

Does anyone know what plays the more important role (if one of them plays more of a role than the other): if it is the size of the cabinet or the quality/type of speaker? Actually, never mind ...of course it is the interaction of the cabinet size *and* the speakers used.

If anyone else has any suggestions, please post 'em!

Thanks!

-mr moon

 

[VesuviusJay]

Isn't it possible to dial in the rectifier to get the tambre's you are looking for? I noticed I have considerable control over that huge bass response on my rig, which is Triple/matching cab.