Mesa Boogie Vintage Split Back 2x12 Vert.

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Mesa Boogie Vintage Split Back 2x12 Vert.

Mesa Boogie

Vintage Split Back 2x12 Vert.

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 608500
Model: Vintage Split Back 2x12 Vert.
Price: $1,648.90

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This Mesa Vintage Split Back 2x12 is a serious tone machine. The speaker combination gives you a great blend of aggression and clarity, perfect for rock, blues, and heavier styles. It's built like a tank and the slanted design is a real asset for stage monitoring – just be prepared to wrestle with its weight!

Product Description

  • Mesa Boogie Vintage Split Back 2x12 Vert.
  • Cabinet for Electric Guitar
  • Slanted version
  • Speakers: 2 x 12"
  • Semi-open back
  • Power rating in mono mode: 150 watts
  • 1x 16 ohm Celestion Vintage 30 bottom speaker (closed back)
  • 1x 16 Ohm Celestion 90 speaker top (open back) removable ‘track-lock caster’ wheels
  • Impedance: 8 Ohm mono or 4 Ohm stereo
  • Metal grille
  • Vintage logo
  • Colour: Black Bronco cover
PROS
  • • Robust metal grille protects speakers from damage and road wear.
  • • Slanted design improves monitoring for both the player and the audience.
  • • Vintage 30/90 speaker pairing delivers a balanced, versatile tonal spectrum.
  • • Track-lock caster wheels provide easy portability, a welcome addition.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most guitarists.
  • • Weight makes it challenging to transport without assistance.
  • • Semi-open back design can introduce more cabinet resonance and potential feedback.

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Key Features

Speaker Celestion Vintage 30 (bottom) & Celestion 90 (top)
Power Handling 150 watts (mono)
Impedance 8 Ohm mono / 4 Ohm stereo
Open/Closed Back Semi-open back (top speaker open)
Material Steel grille, Bronco cover, Plywood cabinet
Weight 66 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mesa chose the Vintage 30 for its punch and the 90 for clarity and a broader frequency response, aiming for a more balanced and complex sound than a single speaker could achieve.
The open-back top speaker adds air and resonance to the high frequencies, while the closed back on the bottom speaker tightens the low end, creating a unique, slightly more 'breathing' sound.
Yes, as long as your head is rated for 4 or 8 Ohm loads; the split impedance allows for flexibility in matching amp and cab.

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