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MESA/Boogie 2x12 Recto Horizontal Closed Back Cabinet – Wine Taurus with Wicker Grille
Classic Rectifier authority meets an absolutely beautiful custom presentation. This MESA/Boogie 2x12 Recto Horizontal Closed Back Cabinet pairs the massive punch, projection, and low-end response of MESA’s legendary sealed Rectifier design with a striking Wine Taurus covering and Wicker Grille—giving serious players a cabinet that looks every bit as special as it sounds.
The MESA/Boogie 2x12 Recto Horizontal has earned its reputation for a reason.
Originally designed around the dimensions of the lower two-speaker section of MESA’s Standard Oversized Rectifier 4x12, this cabinet was created to capture much of the size, authority, and projection associated with a full 4x12 while keeping the rig considerably more manageable.
Loaded with two Celestion Vintage 30 speakers, built from Marine Grade Baltic Birch, and utilizing a completely sealed closed-back enclosure, this is a serious professional guitar cabinet.
This particular example takes things considerably further visually with its Wine Taurus covering and Wicker Grille.
Available from Northeast Music Center, it is a fantastic choice for the player who wants unmistakable Rectifier performance without settling for an ordinary-looking cabinet.
KEY FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS:
• Custom Wine Taurus Finish
• Wicker Grille
• 2 × Celestion Vintage 30 Speakers
• 120-Watt Power Handling
• 8-Ohm Impedance
• Sealed Closed-Back Design
• Marine Grade Baltic Birch Construction
• Rear-Mounted Speakers
• Paralleled Mono Output
• Track-Loc™ Removable Casters Included
• Fitted Slipcover Included
• Built in Petaluma, California
• 61 lbs.
• 17 1/2" H × 30 1/8" W × 14 1/4" D
WINE TAURUS & WICKER — A RECTIFIER CABINET WITH A DIFFERENT PERSONALITY
Most players immediately picture a Rectifier cabinet dressed in black.
Not this one.
The Wine Taurus covering gives this cabinet a rich, sophisticated appearance, while the Wicker Grille brings an unmistakable boutique MESA character to the front of the cabinet.
It's a combination that can look exceptional beneath a matching custom MESA head—or become the visual centerpiece beneath a more traditional amplifier.
Either way, it immediately separates this cabinet from the typical black Rectifier rig.
And importantly, the custom appearance doesn't change what is underneath.
This is still the legendary:
MESA 2x12 Recto Horizontal.
THE 2x12 THAT THINKS BIG
The story behind this cabinet is one of the reasons we like it so much at Northeast Music Center.
MESA developed the original 2x12 Recto Horizontal using dimensions inspired by the lower two-speaker section of its Standard Oversized Rectifier 4x12.
That design approach helped create a 2x12 with unusually substantial:
Low-end response.
Projection.
Midrange punch.
Authority.
And:
Physical impact.
It isn't intended to make a 2x12 magically become a 4x12.
It is designed to give players much of the big-cabinet experience in a format that's easier to live with.
And it succeeds remarkably well.
SEALED CLOSED-BACK CONSTRUCTION
The cabinet is completely:
Closed Back / Sealed
That enclosure design plays a major role in its personality.
A sealed cabinet tends to deliver a tighter, more focused response than an open-back design, particularly in the low frequencies.
The result is:
Tighter bass.
Greater punch.
Strong projection.
Focused attack.
And the controlled response required for high-gain rhythm work.
That makes the Recto Horizontal a natural partner for Rectifier amplifiers—but it certainly isn't limited to them.
TWO CELESTION VINTAGE 30s
Inside are:
2 × Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
The Vintage 30 has become inseparable from the sound of countless professional guitar rigs.
Its strong midrange presence, controlled lows, harmonic detail, and ability to cut through a dense mix make it particularly well suited to the Rectifier cabinet design.
With two Vintage 30s working together inside the sealed enclosure, the cabinet delivers:
120 watts of total power handling.
That gives it enough capability to pair with a broad range of professional MESA heads and other compatible amplifiers.
8-OHM IMPEDANCE
The cabinet presents an:
8-Ohm Load
This makes it straightforward to integrate with many MESA amplifiers and other heads providing an appropriate 8-ohm speaker output.
As always, the amplifier's speaker-output impedance should be correctly matched to the cabinet.
BUILT FROM MARINE GRADE BALTIC BIRCH
A great cabinet isn't simply a wooden box holding speakers.
The enclosure itself is part of the instrument.
MESA constructs the Rectifier cabinet from:
Marine Grade Baltic Birch
with robust joinery and a heavily constructed speaker baffle.
That construction contributes to the cabinet's:
Rigidity.
Projection.
Low-frequency control.
Durability.
And overall resonance characteristics.
This is one of the reasons a genuine MESA Rectifier cabinet feels different from a lightweight generic enclosure.
BIG LOW END WITHOUT LOSING DEFINITION
The Recto Horizontal is known for delivering serious bass response.
But sheer bass isn't the objective.
Controlled bass is.
The combination of:
Sealed enclosure.
Substantial cabinet dimensions.
Baltic Birch construction.
And two Vintage 30s
creates a cabinet capable of producing impressive low-frequency authority while retaining the midrange definition needed for guitars to remain present in a mix.
That's particularly important with high-gain amplifiers.
Too much uncontrolled low end can become muddy very quickly.
The Rectifier cabinet is designed to remain authoritative without losing its focus.
BUILT FOR HIGH GAIN — BUT NOT LIMITED TO IT
There's no question that this cabinet excels with:
Hard rock.
Metal.
Progressive music.
Alternative rock.
Drop tunings.
And modern high-gain guitar tones.
But calling it only a metal cabinet misses a large part of what it can do.
Vintage 30s also respond beautifully to:
Classic rock.
Blues-rock.
Crunch.
Medium-gain lead tones.
And powerful clean sounds.
Pair this cabinet with a Fillmore, Mark Series, Triple Crown, Badlander, Rectifier, or another appropriately matched amplifier and you'll hear a different side of the cabinet depending on what is driving it.
AN EXCELLENT MATCH FOR MESA HEADS
The Recto Horizontal can be an exceptional partner for a wide variety of MESA amplifiers.
Depending on impedance and power requirements, players may consider it alongside amplifiers from the:
Rectifier Series
Mark Series
Badlander Series
Triple Crown Series
Fillmore Series
and other MESA platforms.
The sealed cabinet can add focus, low-end authority, and punch to amplifiers that might feel dramatically different through an open-back enclosure.
That's one of the advantages of a great external cabinet:
It can change the personality of the entire rig.
TRACK-LOC™ CASTERS INCLUDED
This is an important practical feature.
MESA includes:
Track-Loc™ Removable Casters
with the full-size 2x12 Recto Horizontal.
At approximately:
61 pounds
you'll appreciate having them.
Roll the cabinet into position when you're moving equipment, then remove the casters when you want the cabinet sitting directly on the floor.
It's a small detail that makes a substantial difference for a cabinet designed for professional use.
FITTED SLIPCOVER INCLUDED
MESA also includes a:
Fitted Slipcover
That helps protect the Wine Taurus covering and Wicker Grille from dust and the everyday bumps and scrapes that can occur while moving or storing equipment.
With a custom-finished cabinet this attractive, that's an accessory worth having from day one.
4x12 ATTITUDE WITHOUT THE FULL 4x12
This is where the Recto Horizontal really earns its place in a serious rig.
A great 4x12 is an experience.
But so is:
Loading it.
Transporting it.
Finding room for it.
Getting it through doors.
And fitting it onto smaller stages.
The 2x12 Recto Horizontal gives players a compelling alternative.
You still get:
Two Vintage 30s.
A substantial sealed enclosure.
Serious projection.
Big low-end response.
And:
Real Rectifier authority.
But in a format that's considerably easier to integrate into everyday life.
A CUSTOM MESA CABINET THAT LOOKS AS GOOD AS IT SOUNDS
The standard Rectifier cabinet is already a professional piece of equipment.
This one adds something else:
Personality.
The Wine Taurus and Wicker combination transforms the appearance without changing the serious performance underneath.
For the player assembling a matching custom MESA rig—or simply someone who wants something more distinctive than another black speaker cabinet—this is a beautiful choice.
At Northeast Music Center, these are exactly the MESA configurations we enjoy having on the floor.
They aren't different just for the sake of being different.
They're exceptional pieces of professional equipment with a presentation that makes you want to keep looking at them.
Big Rectifier tone. Two Vintage 30s. Baltic Birch construction. And a custom Wine Taurus/Wicker presentation that makes this cabinet something special.
Northeast Music Center is a full line Music retailer located in Northeast Pennsylvania- We are a Authorized MesaBoogie Dealer and purchase these products direct from MESA HEADQUARTERS IN PETALUMA CALIFORNIA.
We do not obtain our MESA AMPLIFIERS or other MESA products from "jobbers" or other dealers. Our MESA AMPLIFIERS AND CABINETS come to you in the factory boxes with factory packing material. We will, upon request, and also randomly, open the box prior to shipping to check that all contents are included and that no damage has been found in shipping from MESA to our Store location. Northeast Music Center does reserve the right to sell these products in our store to daily walk in customers. It is our goal to always have this product in stock and if for any reason we sell out, we will reorder immediately as long as this MESA AMPLIFIER is currently produced for resale by the company. We will order the amplifier in a ample quantity to fill your order. It is our goal to make your experience a good one; We invite you to ask any and all questions about this product. Our store number is 570-909-9216 if you wish to call direct Please do not purchase this item if you can not pay. This is a new Mesa with full 5 Year factory warranty.
