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Mesa Diesel 2x15

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by AJMacD, Jun 26, 2019.

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  1. Jun 26, 2019 #1
    AJMacD

    AJMacD

    Jun 3, 2018
    Glasgow
    Morning Troops,

    I've got an opportunity to buy to what is near-as-makes-no-difference my dream bass cab, the Diesel 215. Only cab I'd prefer is the Road Ready version but they are like hens teeth.

    Question is, the one in question has a single input on the back. My 410 has more of a intricate input plate and I just want to make sure someone can validate that this thing is kosher.

    Pictures attached.

    Cheers,
    Andrew
     

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  2. Jun 26, 2019 #2
    Low Class

    Low Class

    Jul 4, 2005
    Gasaholic

    Looks right to me. I had a Road Ready 1x15 I played for many years had the same jack.
     
  3. Jun 26, 2019 #3
    AJMacD

    AJMacD

    Jun 3, 2018
    Glasgow
    Cheers for the response, any idea of year of that RR? Thinking this was maybe the set up of some of the earlier models
     
  4. Jun 26, 2019 #4
    mikeswals

    mikeswals Supporting Member

    Nov 18, 2002
    Seattle / Tacoma
    That single input is the same Diesel 215 I have. Mine is an '86.

    From what I remember seeing at the Boogie store, the larger multi-input jack plates didn't come into play 'til circa '92/'93-ish
     
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  5. Jun 26, 2019 #5
    AJMacD

    AJMacD

    Jun 3, 2018
    Glasgow
    Cheers Mike - I've really struggled to get any in depth info on this cab, did yours come with a manual? From what I can tell Mesa never bothered with one.

    Also, thoughts on the cab, since you're here?
     
  6. Jun 26, 2019 #6
    JMarkD

    JMarkD

    Apr 29, 2009
    Howey In The Hills, Florida
    Yes sir. I had one purchased in 1987 just like it. That is a very nice cab with the original EV 15L speakers. I ran it with a Bass 400 and a Steinberger L-2.
     
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  7. Jun 26, 2019 #7
    charlie monroe

    charlie monroe Gold Supporting Member

    Feb 14, 2011
    Buffalo, NY
    A friend of mine used to have one. I ran it a couple of times. One of the nicer 2x15’s I remember playing through.
     
  8. Jun 26, 2019 #8
    mikeswals

    mikeswals Supporting Member

    Nov 18, 2002
    Seattle / Tacoma
    No manual with cabs that I've ever seen.

    My friend/mentor bassist bought it new, and then I bought it from him in the early 90's, and still have it and use it occasionally these days.
    It still sounds incredible... Very ballsy in-your-face tone.
    These were usually the 400w cabinet (two 200w EV15L speakers), and these are 4ohm.
     
  9. Jun 26, 2019 #9
    arbiterusa

    arbiterusa

    Sep 24, 2015
    SoCal
    Had two single 15 Diesels that I bought in 1987 and kept until 1990. They had the single input jack just as yours does.

    With the original EV15s that cabinet is a monster. A very sweet midrange.

    Mine did not come with a manual. I bought them from the store I worked at, we were the only Boogie dealer south of Los Angeles at the time.
     
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  10. Jul 8, 2019 #10
    AJMacD

    AJMacD

    Jun 3, 2018
    Glasgow
    Cheers everyone for the replies, got the 2x15 before I sold the 4x10 so did what anyone else would do...
     

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  11. Jul 8, 2019 #11
    TinIndian

    TinIndian Supporting Member

    Jan 25, 2011
    Micco Florida
    A little late to this but my Road Ready 115 has the same jack as well.

    Congrats on the 215! Looks like its in real nice shape!
     
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  12. Jul 8, 2019 #12
    Red Planet

    Red Planet Inactive

    May 29, 2005
    Atlanta
    I'm cranky in my old age.
    Very cool cabs both the RR and the Diesel IMO were better than the Powerhouse. I had two of the 1x15 RR and a Diesel 2x15 and a Diesel 4x10 and a Powerhouse 4x10 and a few other things. :laugh:
     
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  13. Jul 9, 2019 #13
    AJMacD

    AJMacD

    Jun 3, 2018
    Glasgow
    I'm going to post some information about both when I get a chance - email Mesa and they confirmed that a manual was never created for any of the cabs and it was a nightmare trying to find any detail online
     
  14. Jul 9, 2019 #14
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    Um..... holy crap. How did thay sound? How did it FEEL???
     
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  15. Jul 9, 2019 #15
    AJMacD

    AJMacD

    Jun 3, 2018
    Glasgow
    It sounded really loud, felt louder. I'm 6'1" and the top two 10's were at eye level which was, something.
     
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  16. Jul 9, 2019 #16
    TinIndian

    TinIndian Supporting Member

    Jan 25, 2011
    Micco Florida
    I'll bet it was. Wow!
     
  17. Jul 9, 2019 #17
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    For a short while I played an SVT II Pro with two 410 cabs. I, too, am over 6 feet tall. And, yes, it's nice to have a couple speakers near eye level. :bassist:
     
  18. Jul 9, 2019 #18
    John Keith

    John Keith

    Mar 5, 2017
    Davenport, IA
    Jesus! Just by looking at those pictures, it makes my brown eye pucker.
     
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  19. Jul 9, 2019 #19
    John Keith

    John Keith

    Mar 5, 2017
    Davenport, IA
    Do you need back surgery yet?
     
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  20. Oct 1, 2019 #20
    derrico1

    derrico1 Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2005
    Charlottesville, VA
    Hen's teeth spotted: Craigslist near me has a Road Ready Diesel 2x15 (w/ one jacked speaker that needs to be reconed or replaced) for $250.

    No help to the Glaswegian OP, but if anyone closer to the ACC is looking for old-school glory, check the Richmond CL.
     
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