Modern tone on a budget

[BoomHeadshot]

I'm really interested in a Mesa Boogie 410 cab, but the price tag is scaring me away. I was wondering if there are any less expensive cabs that can get a nice modern tone comparable to Mesa's.

Thanks.

[will33]

Describe "modern". The Avatar TB153 would likely be the most affordable "modern" there is now unless you're handy with wood and tools, there's always fEarful and BFM designs. I wouldn't consider any 410 with a tweet "modern" by any means.

[GrowlerBox]

He (?) did describe "modern" -- like a Mesa 410. Just gotta figure out what that means ...

[AlPBass]

BoomHeadshot, I'm also wanting a Mesa 4x10 but can't get around the price tag. I got to use a Mesa Walkabout and 4x10 from the headlining band for which my band was opening for almost 4 years ago and that setup has been on my wishlist ever since. If you want a good modern 4x10 cab for a reasonable price, maybe try Gallien-Krueger, they seem to have a good range of entry-level and intermediate products with a more-manageable price tag. They're less expensive than MarkBass or SWR cabs.

[BassBob1]

i think it kind of depends on what amp you are using as well. I have played through a Mesa powerhouse 410 but the amp was a Mesa 400+ and i wouldn't exactly call the sound modern.

[BoomHeadshot]

I was playing an SWR 550x into a Mesa PH410. I don't really know how to describe the tone, but I think that I will save up some money, because I've never heard a better bass tone than that. (IMO of course)

[plangentmusic]

Not sure what makes Mesa modern.

At any rate, you'll get a list of cabs that people like. Hope it helps.