What Mesa Amp Used A 15 inch Black Shadow?

[soundchaser59]

I saw a 15 inch EV "made for Mesa Boogie" Black Shadow, and wondered what amp did Mesa sell that used that beast? The label says "EVM" on it, does that mean it is not a bass speaker?

 

[screamingdaisy]

A 15" speaker was an option on the Mark for a long time. I think they stopped it with the Mark III, circa 1985.

 

[soundchaser59]

I suppose it's safe to assume that it will sound almost identical to a "real" EVM15L then?

 

[zodiac272]

yeah, it should be a real EV-15L, just with a mesa brand on it
scott

 

[Supersonico]

I own two 1 x 15 cabinets in cream tolex, which I ordered from Mesa in '85. They are loaded with unlabeled 400 watt 15" EVML's.
Here's one of them with my Coli sitting on top of it.
http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=43565&p=322073&hilit=supersonico#p322073

 

[soundchaser59]

Well, I just did side by side with Weber Texas 1x10, Weber Texas 2x12, Weber (hemp cone) Silver Bell, and the Big Ben.

The Texas speakers are absolutely my favorite of the day, smooth, creamy, clear, cutting but not edgy or ice picky, just right. The Silver Bell is a great clean, but too gritty on the over drive. The Big Ben is noticeably smoother and darker than I thought, and I wonder if it just needs to be cranked harder to sound full and clear? Just judging by these low basement volume tests, I would guess that I shoudl not get a second Big Ben. Maybe that EV Black Shadow would be the best compliment for a dark and creamy Big Ben?

Some of the Weber 15's and the Legend 1518 are still unknowns to my ears as well.