georgestrings said:
Just got back from the music store, they didn't have a 8x10 but I played through the 4x12 and it sounded awesome! Way better than my SVT! Need to try a 8x10 to compare but it was a really nice cab and is actually 40lbs lighter
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Orange vs Mesa
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Just got back from the music store, they didn't have a 8x10 but I played through the 4x12 and it sounded awesome! Way better than my SVT! Need to try a 8x10 to compare but it was a really nice cab and is actually 40lbs lighter
mykailmason13 said:
I have the PH810, and I do really like the cab, it does indeed sound great, but my god is that thing heavy! I could not find any Mesa 412 or 212 cabs to compare when I was shopping. But now that I also have a PH212, I decided I prefer the tone a little more of the 12" speakers vs the 10"s...to me the mids have a bit more beautiful blossom with the 12"s that remind me of the richness of the old Diesel 215 cabs (also which I still have).
If I had to do it all over again, I'd buy a PH412.
I have two full size Dodge pickup trucks; one is a 2wd and the other a 4wd. I can tip and load the PH810 cab by myself into the 2wd. But I cannot load it in my 4wd...the tailgate down, the cab is barely 2" taller I can't tip it in, and with it being 173 lbs I cannot lift it.
Caca de Kick said:
I have a standard sitting Ranger so loading and unloading isn't a problem, and im using to lifting all the time. Plus im only 19 so don't think the cab would be a problem. And I was reading online that the 810 has scooped mids as the 12s deliver more of a vintage punch.
I've used both, and I liked them equally. I currently use an Orange OBC115, because I really like the tone. I don't think you'll go wrong with either brand.
what are you talking about when i think of metal i think of pan playing his flute and a woman in a union jack dress with red manic panic hair
i must admit it took forever to find a used black obc115 on cl
i must admit it took forever to find a used black obc115 on cl
Figured I'd post a rig of my Mesa gear. Its not a very recent picture, I'm no longer using the M-Pulse, but these cabs aren't going anywhere!
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Especially when touring, I'd rather schlep one big cab than two smaller ones any day...just get it over with 
For a few years I ran a Fender TB 1200 amp with two Fender 810 Pro cabs...and that was an upright gig! The TB 1200 is a SERIOUSLY underrated amplifier, IMO. Good cabs too, if I still played 810's. Back to the topic, I'd take the Mesa stuff over Orange, especially when discussing cabs
For a few years I ran a Fender TB 1200 amp with two Fender 810 Pro cabs...and that was an upright gig! The TB 1200 is a SERIOUSLY underrated amplifier, IMO. Good cabs too, if I still played 810's. Back to the topic, I'd take the Mesa stuff over Orange, especially when discussing cabsdukeisdog said:
That's weird when I was searching online I came across that picture and was like "Nice setup! Must use the 6x10 for smaller shows."
mykailmason13 said:
I got the 610 for a great deal with the M-Pulse amp, and honestly all of my gigs could be covered with the 610, but the 412 is my go to cab for shows/band practice. My 610 is my at home jam cab, and I couldn't be happier with my Mesa gear.
dukeisdog said:
Yeah im looking toward to getting my Mesa cab. Just saving up and looking for a buyer for my SVT! Then im either gonna get the Vintage PH810 or the standard PH412
