Mesa Boogie 1516 in NH for $400 - good deal?

**Mound of Sound** · #1 04-10-2011, 06:04 PM

Saw this on CL:

1615 MESA BOOGIES BASS

Haven't seen any recent posts on these. Is $400 a good deal?

I doubt I'm going to even try, so if there's anyone local to NH/MA, you may be interested

Calaverasgrande · #2 04-10-2011, 06:09 PM

Those are great full range cabs but, they do not get the super low end tone that the Mesa 2x15 cabs are known for. These are better at representing a full range instrument like a fretless bass. They are also great for guys that use lots of effects. They also arent quite as loud as some cabs. I ran one for years and loved it, but when I went back to 2x15" cabs it was like "WOW".
$350-$400 is normal for these.
They are a big cab though. There are a few other cabs out there that are much smaller but just as loud and full range. Mesa 6x10 comes to mind. Their 2x12 as well. Though I don see either for $400 much!

Bass_Pounder · #3 04-10-2011, 07:07 PM

Great cab - it's my main "go to" cab ahead of my 2X15.

Price is fair, although you may be able to do a little better. I got my 1516BE RoadReady for $350.