Mesa Diesel 2X18

Matt Dean · #1 07-06-2010, 02:37 PM

Here's something you don't see too often:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/msg/1828438322.html

Girlfriend confirmed that it is indeed a 2x15.

Bass_Pounder · #2 07-06-2010, 02:42 PM

I don't think Mesa ever made a 2X18.

Looks just like my 2X15, and his price is too high.

interstatejoe · #3 07-06-2010, 02:49 PM

Looks like my old Mesa 2x15...kinda hard to tell from the pic, but it looks to be too short for a 2x18...

Matt Dean · #4 07-06-2010, 02:55 PM

I just got a visual of my Diesel 1x15 and have to admit that it also looks like a 15 to me... based on where the IE in Boogie lands in relation to the cone of the speaker. I'll drop the seller an email and ask if s/he is sure.

**SoComSurfing** · #5 07-06-2010, 03:22 PM

Mesa didn't do a 2x18. It's a 2x15. They've confirmed that to me over the phone in the past.

Queg · #6 07-06-2010, 03:29 PM

I assumed it was an overpriced 2x15, but they did make a Diesel 1x18 right?

Bridge Cables · #7 07-06-2010, 04:02 PM

Yup,

The ’95 Mesa catalog I have shows a diesel 1x18 with an EVM, 400 watts, 8 ohm.

BC

**SoComSurfing** · #8 07-06-2010, 04:24 PM

Yep, they did a 1x18. Don't see too terribly many around. I'd love to pick one (or two) up to put under my Powerhouse Jrs.

**lowfreqgeek** · #9 07-06-2010, 04:42 PM

For those of you who have had this cab (the 215), what do you think?

What's the max SPL it'll put out? I've been thinking a 215 would be cool for a recently formed alternative band I just joined (we're not gigging just yet - but the writing and musicianship is solid, so we're putting together a tight show). I saw one of these the other day for a good price, also found a Mesa Fathom in the fancy Mesa head case for a decent price...

For comparison, my Epifani UL112 rig (2 of them stacked) is keeping up just fine with 2 guitars and drums. The UL112 efficiency is about 102db each. Is the Mesa gonna be that much louder or deeper than the Epifani cabs (which I've used for outdoor gigs no problem)?

I'd like to have a rig at the rehearsal space just so I don't have to lug mine over. Can't leave it there cause I use my main rig with my (presently) gigging band all the time.

RickenBoogie · #10 07-06-2010, 04:47 PM

The mesa Deisel 215 is a magical cab. So long as it has the original spkrs, anyway. Idk the numbers, only that it's big, fat, and tight &loud. One of the best cab designs Mesa ever did.

Matt Dean · #11 07-06-2010, 04:56 PM

Update: seller is a girlfriend of a bass player on tour. The cab is in a storage unit... smart money it's a 215.

BTW, there is another road ready 215 for sale at Tall Toad Music in Petaluma. (Gotta love the Bay Area for it's music scene and used equipment.)

Matt Dean · #12 07-06-2010, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoComSurfing

Yep, they did a 1x18. Don't see too terribly many around. I'd love to pick one (or two) up to put under my Powerhouse Jrs.

I recently saw a CL ad for a 1x18 in Sacramento.

fretno · #13 07-06-2010, 06:41 PM

I used a rr 1 x18 for years , that was a big SOB and bass in the PA was rarely needed in a smaller club , that thing throws some sound .

anonymous02282011 · #14 07-06-2010, 09:18 PM

can I hijack this thread for a second and ask if anyone can identify the speaker in this cab as one of those original EVs?

**lowfreqgeek** · #15 07-06-2010, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

The mesa Deisel 215 is a magical cab. So long as it has the original spkrs, anyway. Idk the numbers, only that it's big, fat, and tight &loud. One of the best cab designs Mesa ever did.

Do all the original EV speakers have the "EV" logo on the dust caps? I did NOT notice the "EV" logo on the speakers, but that may not mean much.

The cab I found did have the single 1/4" input. Perhaps I'd upgrade that to Speakon.

countrybass007 · #16 07-07-2010, 05:48 AM

My Boogie 118 cab from the dark ages has EV on the speaker. I know I saw some old speakers in Boogies that said Black Shadow on the dust cap. By the way, this has been a great cab for over 25 years. If I remember right it was called a Roadready cabinet with the locking front cover and super heavy duty hardware.

Bass_Pounder · #17 07-07-2010, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adbass

can I hijack this thread for a second and ask if anyone can identify the speaker in this cab as one of those original EVs?

Definitely NOT an EV

anonymous02282011 · #18 07-07-2010, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bass_Pounder

Definitely NOT an EV

Thanks BP. It does indeed look different.

Perhaps I'll buy the cab, pull the speaker out and drop a newer EV in there.

koobie · #19 07-07-2010, 10:29 AM

These are simply two TL606 cabs (EV design, free plans on the net) stacked into one heavy (around 135 lbs), cumbersome cab. I loved the cab's mids, very cool for rock, but bear in mind it doesn't go very low with the stock EVM15 drivers. I sold mine for $350 or $400.

anonymous02282011 · #20 07-07-2010, 11:44 AM

Here we go. This is a different cab than the one I posted earlier.

Does this look like the original driver? It seems so to me, just by the look of it.

gracias!