Mesa/Boogie MarkIIC+ reissue incoming - 1x12 rectifier cab?

[Jakem]

Hi all,
Thinking about getting a rectifier 1x12 cab for my incoming MarkIIC+ reissue. Anyone tested these cabs? There seem to be mini rectifier cabs available but for what people write they have less bottom end and are more mid-heavy, is this right? The regular rectifier 1x12 cabs seem to be deeper for their size and this most likely affects them having more bass? As soon as Friedman releases the reactive IR load I’ll buy a 2nd 1x12 for a stereo setup.

 

[rsm]

I use a pair of Mesa 2x12 recto compact cabs with my JP-2C. For awhile, I used just one because the second was on backorder for months.

I like the tight bottom end, which is why I went with the compact cabs vs standard; and don't want or need a lot of low end, but you can always dial it more bass, and the cab will handle.

 

[Jakem]

I use a pair of Mesa 2x12 recto compact cabs with my JP-2C. For awhile, I used just one because the second was on backorder for months.

I like the tight bottom end, which is why I went with the compact cabs vs standard; and don't want or need a lot of low end, but you can always dial it more bass, and the cab will handle.

Awesome info, thanks!

 

[Speeddemon]

You mean that little slanted 1x12?
I had one with my Mark V:25, but sold it because of what you mentioned; not enough heft and a bit too middy.
Given that Marks are inherently already, tight and mid-forward amps, I prefer to add some thump in the shape of a pair of 1x12 Thiele cabs.

 

[Jakem]

You mean that little slanted 1x12?
I had one with my Mark V:25, but sold it because of what you mentioned; not enough heft and a bit too middy.
Given that Marks are inherently already, tight and mid-forward amps, I prefer to add some thump in the shape of a pair of 1x12 Thiele cabs.

No, not the slant one, that is the mini cab. There is this 1x12 which has the logo in upper left corner and it is deeper in construction and doesn’t have side handles.

 

[Rackman]

I've found TL806 or Thiele cabs pair best with Mk amps. Especially older ones.

 

[Speeddemon]

Gotcha, this one:

Never played it, so I can't comment on that; what I will say, is the size is on the smaller side for a 1x12, so this will affect low-end thump as well.
Of course, you could always add some acoustic dampending material, 5 to 7cm (you're one of the folks that uses logical measurements, right? ;-) ) thick inside and this will help tightness as well as heft.
I did that to my pair of 2x12 Marshall cabs.

 

[schnarf]

I got one of these that I'm using with a Mark III, Quad, and IIC+ and I've been really happy with it. I have the 2x12 too and honestly I don't have a strong preference, the 1x12 has plenty of bass and sounds good. I think John Petrucci was using two of the 1x12s in stereo for a smaller touring rig for years. I'd suggest some way of getting it closer to ear level or tilting it up.

 

[Jakem]

I got one of these that I'm using with a Mark III, Quad, and IIC+ and I've been really happy with it. I have the 2x12 too and honestly I don't have a strong preference, the 1x12 has plenty of bass and sounds good. I think John Petrucci was using two of the 1x12s in stereo for a smaller touring rig for years. I'd suggest some way of getting it closer to ear level or tilting it up.

I thought JP used the mini recto 1x12s.

 

[schnarf]

I thought JP used the mini recto 1x12s.

I'm not 100% confident, but I'm going off this video:

There are both in that video but it looks like the regular 1x12 is miced up. It's been awhile since I was researching this but my impression was that he uses the mini 1x12s onstage as a footrest/monitor.

 

[rsm]

JP is using 2 recto 4x12 cabs live, as of 2024

 

[Jakem]

I'm not 100% confident, but I'm going off this video:

There are both in that video but it looks like the regular 1x12 is miced up. It's been awhile since I was researching this but my impression was that he uses the mini 1x12s onstage as a footrest/monitor.

Indeed!

 

[Jakem]

Ordered the 1x12 rectifier cab.