MESA Recto 2 x 12 Dimensions and plans.

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Re: MESA Recto 2 x 12 Dimensions and plans.

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dayl wrote:I would but its a slanted cab and its partitioned vertically. I need to horizontal.
But a horizontal 212 takes up the same floor space as a 412? What's the point?
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godgrinder wrote:
dayl wrote:I would but its a slanted cab and its partitioned vertically. I need to horizontal.
But a horizontal 212 takes up the same floor space as a 412? What's the point?
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Recto 2x12 is a big cab, the Lone Star cabs are bit more manageable.
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I built my own 2 x 12 out of 18mm ply. Sounds great. Can send pics if interested

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AiRdAd wrote:Mesa 2x12 on trademe for 500 reserve and 650 buy now.
Wow, that's a steal! They are definitely one of the best 2x12s out there.

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Basket Case wrote:
AiRdAd wrote:Mesa 2x12 on trademe for 500 reserve and 650 buy now.
Wow, that's a steal! They are definitely one of the best 2x12s out there.
Yup, that was me that got it.

Deal a deal for $600 + a free marshall power amp. small world. ive known of the guy for years. He used to snoop around this board too.

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Jim.h wrote:
Basket Case wrote:
AiRdAd wrote:Mesa 2x12 on trademe for 500 reserve and 650 buy now.
Wow, that's a steal! They are definitely one of the best 2x12s out there.
Yup, that was me that got it.

Deal a deal for $600 + a free marshall power amp. small world. ive known of the guy for years. He used to snoop around this board too.
you can bring it WITH THE FRIEDMAN to the gear fest!!!! :-)
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Haha how many recto cabs have you got now Jim? Every time one comes along you seem to snap them up :lol:
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StratMatt wrote:Haha how many recto cabs have you got now Jim? Every time one comes along you seem to snap them up :lol:
hahahhah I have learn't my lesson! Ive own at least 6 or so 2x12s? lol.

I have two now. and will stay with that. Ill keep em at the jam room.

I may have my custom Dr.Z 2x12 for sale soon tho..

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Jim.h wrote:
StratMatt wrote:Haha how many recto cabs have you got now Jim? Every time one comes along you seem to snap them up :lol:
hahahhah I have learn't my lesson! Ive own at least 6 or so 2x12s? lol.

I have two now. and will stay with that. Ill keep em at the jam room.

I may have my custom Dr.Z 2x12 for sale soon tho..
Are you bringing your Friedman to gearfest?
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Jim.h wrote:I may have my custom Dr.Z 2x12 for sale soon tho..
Quelle couleur, s'il vous plait?
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AiRdAd wrote:
Jim.h wrote:
StratMatt wrote:Haha how many recto cabs have you got now Jim? Every time one comes along you seem to snap them up :lol:
hahahhah I have learn't my lesson! Ive own at least 6 or so 2x12s? lol.

I have two now. and will stay with that. Ill keep em at the jam room.

I may have my custom Dr.Z 2x12 for sale soon tho..
Are you bringing your Friedman to gearfest?
when is it? lol....

i better check!

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Conway wrote:
Jim.h wrote:I may have my custom Dr.Z 2x12 for sale soon tho..
Quelle couleur, s'il vous plait?
it aint blue! lol

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Jim.h wrote:
Conway wrote:
Jim.h wrote:I may have my custom Dr.Z 2x12 for sale soon tho..
Quelle couleur, s'il vous plait?
it aint blue! lol
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Jim.h wrote:
Conway wrote:
Jim.h wrote:I may have my custom Dr.Z 2x12 for sale soon tho..
Quelle couleur, s'il vous plait?
it aint blue! lol
My Dr Z head and 1x12 cab are blonde actually. :moresarc:
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