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Mesa Scout 15" is a schooch too big

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by BuffaloBass, Jul 27, 2009.

  1. Jul 27, 2009 #1
    BuffaloBass

    BuffaloBass

    Aug 17, 2005
    conditional upon harmonic Hz
    I just picked up a new-to-me car to replace my other biodiesel buggy which has an engine malady.

    When I opend the trunk at the dealers I knew I would have a problem. While the car is the same model as the older one, the trunk lacks a freckle of depth.

    So I get to packing up for Friday's gig, and sure 'nuff, the 15" Scout wont fit into the trunk. I tossed it into the back seat, which I prefer not to do. The interior of the "new" car is mint. Like to keep it mint.

    If anyone wants to swap their 12" Scout for a 15", I'm all ears! I tried a MarkBass2X10 combo amp which would fit, but it aint no Mesa.

    What would you do?
     
  2. Jul 27, 2009 #2
    David Jayne

    David Jayne

    Jan 16, 2006
    Brookfield, CT
    I'd get a padded cover for your amp, to protect your car, and call it a day. Try LeCover.
     
  3. Jul 27, 2009 #3
    K-Funk

    K-Funk

    Sep 24, 2007
    Auburn Hills, MI
    Wouldn't a folded-up towel protect the seat as well?
     
  4. Jul 27, 2009 #4
    57pbass

    57pbass Supporting Member

    Aug 1, 2004
    Bayside, New York
    I have leather interior in my truck and sometimes load gear onto the back seat.
    I use a moving blanket to protect the seat..its padded and covers most of the seat area...you can even use a canvas drop cloth..
     
  5. Jul 27, 2009 #5
    62bass

    62bass

    Apr 3, 2005
    I had that problem with my Scout when I had a tiny Kia. I used the back seat and covered it with a blanket. The Scout also had a leather cover. Did that for a year and no damage to the car or amp.
     
  6. Jul 27, 2009 #6
    RickenBoogie

    RickenBoogie

    Jul 22, 2007
    Dallas, TX
    I'd certainly consider swapping my Scout 12 for your 15, but shipping will be a giant pita. I use my Walkabout head with a 212 mostly, anyway, and never have seen a 15" Scout, hence, my curiosity has got me. Where're you at?
     
  7. Jul 27, 2009 #7
    BuffaloBass

    BuffaloBass

    Aug 17, 2005
    conditional upon harmonic Hz
    Waaaaay up in Buffalo NY. Mesa told me to get the 15" , as I'm a 5 stringer, but the 12" was punchier. Now I run the 15" Scout with 2X10 ext cab at gigs to get some punch back, and its just like I like it.

    BTW, the depth of the 15" Scout is near 20" , whereas the depth of the 12" Scout is only 15".

    OK OK blankets it is.

    I'm sure UPS would be pretty huge to TX, and there is a $200 price differential between the 12 and 15. But for S-n-G's I'll check on shipping to Dallas.

    We should probably keep the amps adn ship the cabs. Like I said, I run mine at 2.67 ohms once in a bit. The cab is near mint, although I have replaced the handle once.
     
  8. Jul 27, 2009 #8
    BassmanPaul

    BassmanPaul Inactive

    Aug 25, 2007
    Scarborough Ontario Canada
    Do the back seats not fold down?

    Paul
     
  9. Jul 27, 2009 #9
    SCT1422

    SCT1422 Supporting Member

    Jan 12, 2001
    N. Tonawanda, N.Y. I play in
    PM sent
     
  10. Jul 27, 2009 #10
    RickenBoogie

    RickenBoogie

    Jul 22, 2007
    Dallas, TX
    Yeah, shipping's gonna kill that idea, beside's, you're better off keeping it like you have it, and use a blanket to protect your car. I kinda like the 12 anyway.
     
  11. Jul 27, 2009 #11
    BuffaloBass

    BuffaloBass

    Aug 17, 2005
    conditional upon harmonic Hz
    PM replied to. Methinks we gots a solution.

    The 12" seemed punchier. I like em both. I would like a verner dial on the preamp output though!