Mark 5 25 cab

[GuyB]

I presently have an Express 5:25 Plus combo. I'm interested by the new Mark V 25 head but I don't know what kind of cab to go with it. I want something light (1x12 is ok).
1- What's the difference between a close back and an open back ?
2- What's the difference between the different Mesa 1x12 models ?
3- I would like to know your opinion on which cab would be most appropriate for the Mark V 25.

Thanks in advance

 

[GuyB]

So, nobody has an opinion on this ?

 

[Don]

I'd chose a Mesa Theile with an EVM12L only because it's what I have (it's not very lightweight, though). I think anything would sound good depending on the sound you were after.

 

[Authorized Boogie]

Closed back cabs tend to be tighter and more focused, whereas open back cabs are looser, airy, and fill the room in a different way. Closed back cabs excel under high-gain, open back cabs tend to be more versatile.

Depending on the tone you're looking for, just about any of our cabs work well with the Mark Five: 25 - 1x12 Mini Recto, 1x12 Theile, Widebody Open or Closed back, 2x12 Recto Vertical or 2x12 LoneStar cab, up to a Recto 4x12! Thanks!

 

[gts]

I presently have an Express 5:25 Plus combo. I'm interested by the new Mark V 25 head but I don't know what kind of cab to go with it. I want something light (1x12 is ok).
1- What's the difference between a close back and an open back ?
2- What's the difference between the different Mesa 1x12 models ?
3- I would like to know your opinion on which cab would be most appropriate for the Mark V 25.

Thanks in advance

Closed back cabs tend to have less highs and in the case of a Thiele offer more bass.
1x12 do disperse sound differently, less focused but different speakers can do the same or a similar thing.
For example a 10" will have a wider dispersion than a 12" speaker but have less bass than a 12"
So besides an open back or closed back cabs, using a cab for different sized speakers may be of interest.

The speaker itself is a whole other ball game and can/ will greatly affect your tone.

Guy, granted there is a response here from Authorized Boogie related to the MK 5-25 but you might want to repost your question in the Modern Amps section
to get more responses based on those who have a Mark 5-Twenty Five.
More likely to be Mk 5-25 owners in that section of the board than here (vintage amp section).

 

[GuyB]

Thanks to all of you, I appreciate your answers and comments. I'm beginning to see some light !