Advice on Mesa 1x12 3/4 back

[analog]

I just ordered a Mesa 1x12 3/4 back cab to use with my 2 chan dual rectifier. based on things i have herd here and trying different cabs in the store. The thing is at the store they claim I will definitely blow the speaker. because a 100wattt amp is too much for a 90 watt speaker. But i ordered it anyway. Am I going to be sorry? Just wondering how many people have had good experiences with this setup? thanx.

 

[sbalderrama]

you'll probably be fine as long as you don't run the amp full out. Alternatively, find yourself an EVM-12L and put that in the cab. The EVM and that cab is a good combination.

 

[phyrexia]

Considering Mesa shipped the Mark I (100w) with a C90 and the Mark IV (85w) with a C90, I think you'll be ok.

 

[analog]

Considering Mesa shipped the Mark I (100w) with a C90 and the Mark IV (85w) with a C90, I think you'll be ok.

good point! I'm going to bring that up when i pick the cab up on Monday.
If this does work out the next thing will be to find another cab to go along with the 1x12 to give me a 4x12 type sound. most likely a 2x12 recto.

 

[Adambomb]

I am running a that same 112 mesa cab right now with my DR and it sounds fine until I turn it up. At band practice I run the 112 and another 112 in a Line 6 combo. I soldered a Mesa speaker cable to the 12 in my Line 6 combo and hooked it in the 4 ohm jack of the DR. So when I play I run 2 112 cabs with my DR. If you do this make sure you put both cabs on 4 ohm. That's what Mesa suggests.

The only reason I am doing this is cause I am waiting for my Emperor 412 cab to be built and shipped.

 

[phyrexia]

Now, don't mistake me - you CAN blow the hell out of that speaker with a Dual Rec, but you will have to have the amp probably halfway up or more, which is magnificently loud.