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questions about Mesa Boogie 1516

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Not a great picture, but it's all i have.

I did some research before I bought the cab (used, obviously) from guitar center and I was under the impression that it was the 1516be series but someone had just painted the grill red. When I saw one in person though I realized that the 10" eden speaker was black & blue as opposed to mine which is all black with a metal voice coil in the center (along with the 6" hi drivers)

So my question is, is it just a modified cab or is there a third model of the series that I'm unaware of? And if its modified does anyone know what type of speakers they are?

EDIT: Also, any suggestions of a good head to pair with it? I know the cab itself is technically vintage but I play in a metalcore band and have no problems holding ground with a gallien krueger backline 350 head, however it's borrowed and I'll have to find one of my own