I've got a 4x10 and a 2x15, and it's normally way too much for my normal gigs. Which would be the better all-around cab to use? I play funk, rock, and hard rock, with reggae and ska thrown in. The 2x15 has a horn, so I'm wondering if I'm losing some vital frequencies just using the 2x15. Playing 4's and 6's through a 400+. Thanks in advance for the opinions
If you can manage to haul it, that Mesa 2x15 would be the way to go, IMHO. Is it an older model RR or Diesel? I very nearly bought a Diesel 2x15, but opted for the Diesel 4x10 based upon portability issues. Still, that 2x15 sounded incredible. Tom.
Well, then I'd say pick whichever one sounds the best to you, and take that one. If the 2x15 sounds good to you, you must not be missing any "vital" frequencies. The older Mesa 2x15's were great full-range cabinets, although I have not heard the Powerhouse 2x15. I have heard the newer Powerhouse 4x10 and 2x10's, and in my opinion, they are not an improvement over the RR and Diesel cabs. Tom.
Flea from R.H.C.P. used (maybe he still uses them, I don't know) Mesa 2x15 as standalones with Gallien Krueger 800RB. Hope this helps...
I've always been the biggest fan of 15's, and figured the weight to tone ratio is in my favor to go with a 115 lb 2x15 than a 90 lb 4x10. If you have a horn in the 2x15, why would you worry about missing frequencies; to me the 15s emphasize the frequencies I want anyway!
Well, I don't have a Mesa 215, but I wanted to chime in anyway. I use a 215 with Black Widows in it. I keep trying to sell it, but then I realize how great it is. I am getting ready to pair it up with a Eden Metro. Should sound sweet! -Mike
Well, he is using it now but he did use Mesa 2x15 cabinets in the past. Here is quote from Flea's interview for Bassplayer magazine (you can find whole interview in bassplayer's archive). BP: "Did you use your G-K amp and MESA/Boogie speakers?" FLEA: "Yeah-an 800RB head with a MESA/Boogie 2x15; I like the way they sound together. I'm not picky when it comes to equipment, but I like it to sound good and to work right. I've tried a bunch of different stuff, but I haven't found anything else as good." And he plays funk...
