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90's Boogie 2x15?
- Thread starter DeadGoonz
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Color me envious. That looks like a Mesa Boogie Road Ready 2x15. Think Diesel 2x15 wearing a road case. It's probably got those awesome sounding EV's in it. I'd guess that it's rated at 600-800w power handling if memory serves. That cab will be loud and aggressive if you want it to be, especially in the midrange. I miss my Diesels!
Old Mesa Roadready Diesel cab. They were loaded with EV 15L in either 200w x2 (400w) or 400w x2 (800w) ratings. You'd have to remove a speaker and the power rating is stamped on the back. These were usually 4 ohm cabs.
christw said:
Thanks, I was thinking somewhere in that range just not to experienced with boogie. But I saw a deal and jumped.
Enjoy. 4ohm always. EV's, either proline EV-B's (800 watts) or EV-L's (400) - in either case -- really efficient and cutting. EV TL-606 x 2 specs. Don't look for much sub bass out of them, but for stage sound I can't think of another cab I like more for presence and 'tude. Congrats! It does weigh over 100lbs, so make sure those casters are in good shape!
EDIT: is that a GK MB200 on top there? LOVE that little guy. Is it yours? If so, how is the combo with the cab. I bet it sounds great!
EDIT: is that a GK MB200 on top there? LOVE that little guy. Is it yours? If so, how is the combo with the cab. I bet it sounds great!
Yep, used to have one of those but it was voice too much in the mids for me. Great rock speaker, cut through anythng - hardly subtle.
basslinejam said:
Thanks, I needed a new cab its tax time. Was looking for new but this popped up right in front of me. Yes that is a GK Mb200, and that was more or less a freebie that came with it. Not sure how or why it was with this cab though, but it's a step towards my next new home practice amp..
Dude, that MB200 might push the boogie to gig volume easily. The EV's are so efficient that you don't need massive watts to get to stage volume... especially with all that cone area too....
You may also be able to open a handle or jack plate and look in with a flashlight. I forget how the RR cabs are. I know they are heavy, but indestructible!!!
RockBobby said:
Ha, just tried that but the sound foam stuff is stapled in very well. And of course my drill is packed already, I am moving this week and those screws in this cab are needlessly long!!! Once I get my drill out of its storage I will find out.
christw said:The jack plate have a power rating on it? I thought that they did on that series. Shows what I know!
No, no rating on th jack plate.
Yup. The Diesels were TL606 cabinets; I had one back in the day and loved it. Paul McCartney used one just like it (without the road case) when he was in Detroit a while back.
And you can't beat those EVs. I'll bet it's heavy, though.
--Steve
I forgot this too! Man, I need to slow up on the drinkin'
Agreed. I used to keep them in my car's trunk with a 1001RB-II as a one size fits all rig.
Heavy is a understatement. But this thing is truly built like a tank. Can't wait to hook it up at practice and feel the Thunder!
Stev187 said:Paul McCartney used one just like it (without the road case) when he was in Detroit a while back.
And you can't beat those EVs.
Paul still uses his same rig today. I've still got my old Diesel cabs, same setup as Paul's (no not intentionally). I bought mine with my graduation money back in '91. They really are killer sounding cabs, but I've put what seems like 100k miles on them. My 1516 cab baffle boards were falling apart, I had to reconstruct.
