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Mesaboogie PH 8x10 Standard/Vintage VS Traditional

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Hab101

Nov 18, 2013
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#1
Hello,

I'm into getting an 810 PH but I don't see the diference between:

8x10 Standard PowerHouse
8x10 Vintage PowerHouse
8x10 Traditional PowerHouse

I read in some other thread that Standard and Vintage are exactly the same, just a few changes outside.

But, whta's the difference with the tradiotional? Besides price and the fact that it has no horn.
Does anybody has some experience with this cabs?

Thanks
 
#2
My understanding was identical to yours, except I assumed no other differences. I'd be interested to hear if there are other distinctions. Mesa has made "carbon copy" cabs before: the older model Diesel and Roadready cabs were the same (model by model) on the inside.
 
#3
Standard has steel grill, Vintage has cloth grill. They are otherwise identical

The Traditional is a different series altogether. They are simpler cabs with a bit lighter construction and cost a lot less then the original Powerhouse line. The 8X10 is actually a sealed cab with no tweeter while the original PH810 is a ported cab with a horn.

Hope that helps.
 
#5
Hab101 said:
Thnaks for the info.
Let's see if someone with experience has anything more to say about there difference.
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Crabby covered it for me - I've owned a PH810 for a few years now, and it's been the most impressive cab I've ever played thru - although it's weight can be a bit much for many players(173lbs)

I call this the SVT killer:

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I haven't played thru any of the Traditional series, but I can imagine that they're probably pretty close to Berg's NV series in regards to performance...


- georgestrings
 
#6
The new Traditional Powerhouse cabs look interesting for sure but I have not heard any of them. They are less money new then the standard PH line and seem to be lighter in weight according to specs which could be a real bonus for many who find the PH cabs just too heavy to deal with.

I sold my pair of PH115 cabs simply because they weighed almost 80 pounds each and were just no fun to load in and out of the car. I replaced them with a pair of PH112 cabs and they are nice and manageable, and sound incredible.
 
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Daniel Piper said:
Info/ reviews of the traditional line have been very slow coming. I would be very interested in the 610, but I think that one is ported.
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+1

I'd love to find some info on the traditional 610. I love my PH610 but if I could lose some weight with the traditional series and still have a ported cab that would be awesome.

Can't seem to find anything on this cab.
 
#11
I got to use my Mesa 115 traditional cab in a high volume practice the other day. I am up against mic'd drums going through a PA, a traynor iron horse tube amp through a 2x12 cab and a Fender DeVille going through a 4x10. We play hard rock/punk so fast and loud!

My current rig is a markbass cmdp mini 121, a zoom b3 pedal and a ibanez 1205e premium. I can honestly say that the 115 is perfect addition for my setup. I have found it to be responsive, articulate and quick. It is not a light cab weighing at 65 pounds but the casters make it really easy to move. It is also loud, I only had to turn up the master to a little bit before noon before I was overpowering everybody else.

My intial verdict is that you get a good mesa product at a verry reasonable price. I have a gig on the 27th and I will write up a similar review after a live showing.
 
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Hey a bit late on the review but I have played a couple of live shows. Both of them had PA support. I found it real easy to dial in my stage sound and I find the 115 responds real well to mid range frequencies which I find helps in me hearing myself on stage. It is a quick and articulate speaker. There is no mushiness to the sound and I can get a some high end zing going on if I want. I also played around with the eq as well and I can get an old school warmth and thump going on. Not as good as ampeg, but it is still pretty nice.

I really like this line, you get mesa quality for pretty cheap compared to their other equipment.

When I get some more cash under my belt I am definitely thinking of getting another of the 115.
 
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