Mesa Boogie Vintage Split Back 4x12
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Mesa Boogie
Vintage Split Back 4x12
Product Info
Article Number:
608501
Brand:
Mesa Boogie
Model:
Vintage Split Back 4x12
Category:
4x12 Guitar Cabs
Price:
$2,198.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Mesa Vintage Split Back 4x12 is a serious tone machine. The Vintage 30s and 90s combo gives you a tight, aggressive low-end with a searing high-end bite – perfect for rock, hard rock, and even heavier styles. It's built like a tank and sounds incredible, but be ready to wrestle it onto and off the stage.
Product Description
- Mesa Boogie Vintage Split Back 4x12
- Speaker Cabinet for Electric Guitar
- Slanted model
- Speakers: 4 x 12"
- Half-open back
- Power rating in mono mode: 300 watts
- Two 16 ohm Celestion Vintage 30 bottom speakers (closed back)
- Two 16 ohm Celestion Vintage 90 top speakers (closed back)
- Impedance: 8 ohm mono or 4 ohm stereo
- Removable ‘track-lock caster’ wheels
- Metal grille
- Vintage logo
- Colour: Black Bronco cover
PROS
- • Vintage 30/90 combo delivers a uniquely balanced, aggressive tone.
- • Robust metal grille protects speakers from damage on the road.
- • Slanted design improves projection and stage visibility for the band.
- • Track-lock casters provide excellent mobility despite substantial weight.
CONS
- • The weight makes transport a serious two-person job; expect back strain.
- • The split-back design limits low-end extension compared to full-back cabs.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most guitarists.
Product Video
Key Features
Speaker
2 x Celestion Vintage 30 & 2 x Celestion Vintage 90
Power Handling
300 watts (mono)
Impedance
8 ohms (mono) / 4 ohms (stereo)
Open/Closed Back
Half-open back
Material
Steel, Plywood (cabinet), Bronco Cover (included)
Weight
94 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The split-back is primarily for improved airflow and reduced weight, but it does subtly affect bass response compared to a full-back; it’s tighter and more focused.
They're both 16 ohms, so impedance matching is straightforward when wired in parallel, but always double-check your amp's requirements.
The Vintage Split Back offers a unique tonal blend; the Standard is more balanced, while the Deuce leans towards high-gain aggression – this one sits somewhere in between, with a distinct character.
