Mesa OS Slant 4x12

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Anyone got an idea on the going rate for an OS 4x12 Slant with UK V30s. The cab looks in good condition for its age. No tears and some minor scuffs. Do the UK V30s make a big difference in price?
 
I got mine (2003 or 2004 model ) 650 euros shipped all the way from Italy to Greece which is considered a really good price here in Europe. Not in mint condition but it does sound better than the 2010 version I had.
 
In any mesa cab they will all be UK V30s unless someone has changed them from stock form, but there is still the whole rabbit-hole of which years sound best.

Those older rectifier cabs have a tighter/thicker weave to the grill-cloth, meaning you can't really see the speakers even enough to know if the dust-caps are large or small.

Also, the older standard rectifier 412 slants not only have the straight-cab shell with a slanted baffle, but they also have silver piping around the grill-cloth. Those were the "golden years" cabs that are more sought-after. Specifically the serial#s that fall in the 00-03 range iirc.
I snagged a local great condition 2000 straight-slant for $400 back in 2013, but the inflation since then is just craziness.

As with most things it is a matter of opinion.
IMO they all sound great, and since speakers have a fair degree of variance from one to another you can either get a good 412, or get a great 412.
Not a bad gamble.
 
Why'd my post get deleted? I have a 2006 OS Mesa 4x12 straight that I bought new for around maybe $800 canadian back in 2008, I suppose it would be in the $600 dollar range as well hey? It sounds great whatever it's worth especially after having so much use. I'll most likely keep it for another 15 years.
 
I paid $150 for my Mesa Standard oversized slant cab. It's seriously beat up and had no speakers. I put Vintage 30 and G12K-85 in it. 16 ohm.

I have a Mesa Traditional straight 4x12 also. Stock 8ohm speakers. I think it is from 1996. Looks like it wasn't used much. Way more midrange than the other cab.
 
I still have both my Mesa Recto cabs from back when I worked with Mesa. They both have diamond plate on them and the top is actually a proto type. This was around mid 92 I think? Always was curious what they would go for on the used market. From what I ever come across, there arent many diamond plate cabs out there. They are heavy as shit but do sound great though.
 
phil b said:
I still have both my Mesa Recto cabs from back when I worked with Mesa. They both have diamond plate on them and the top is actually a proto type. This was around mid 92 I think? Always was curious what they would go for on the used market. From what I ever come across, there arent many diamond plate cabs out there. They are heavy as shit but do sound great though.
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I remember a guy locally had one for sale ages ago, and the weight was the only reason I didn't buy it.
 
cobrahead1030 said:
I remember a guy locally had one for sale ages ago, and the weight was the only reason I didn't buy it.
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Yea, they are heavy as shit. I used to use old Ampeg v4 cabs that I loaded with Altecs. Even though those cabs were smaller than the Boogies they probably weighed the same if not heavier.

If you ever do come across another diamond plate cab and its the right price, you can always remove it. Its just screws and not much glue if any., Plus it wont rip the tolex, or at least it shouldnt. I know a few guys personally that did it and it was fine. Just a thought.
 
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