Mesa Mini recto acb - straight or slant?

[snow and steel]

Looking at picking one up soon.

In theory the slant has slightly less internal volume and thereby may cut the bass some, s well as being slightly angled up making it easier to hear in a live situation. The straight cab should in theory have a touch more bass but not be as easy to hear. The differences are so minor between these two, however [due to their size] that there might be little to no real difference in the real world. Any thoughts on this? Anyone actually own both and hear a difference?

 

[jeff5371]

I have both and I actually prefer the slant when I'm just using one cabinet. It projects a bit better but still has a good thump and fullness to it.

 

[PBGas]

I tried both and I liked the slant a bit better as well. Not a whole lot of difference that is all that noticeable between the two. As with all Mesa cabs, they are built very well. I just think their up charges for grill cloths and different tolex are much to high.

 

[tone4days]

in the slant, is the speaker actually angled upward? or is the angle on the slant cabinet simply a (very attractive) cosmetic feature of the cabinet?

 

[snow and steel]

It is actually angled some, although I'm not sure of the angle.

 

[snow and steel]

I just think their up charges for grill cloths and different tolex are much to high.

I noticed that as well. The black can is $450, but the EXACT same cab but with a black and wheat grill cloth to match my Rectoverb 25 is $525. $75 for a GRILL CLOTH DIFFERANCE??!?!??

 

[PBGas]

I noticed that as well. The black can is $450, but the EXACT same cab but with a black and wheat grill cloth to match my Rectoverb 25 is $525. $75 for a GRILL CLOTH DIFFERANCE??!?!??

Yup! And then if you want a different Tolex.....you might as well just buy a 2x12!

Like anything else, custom has its price.