MESA/Boogie Vintage Split Back 4x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet Black Bronco

The MESA/Boogie Vintage Split Back 4x12 guitar speaker cabinet resurrects a legendary design that helped shape the sound of '80s rock and beyond. First introduced decades ago and now making a triumphant return, this cabinet merges the best of open- and closed-back designs into one versatile powerhouse. The upper chamber's open-back design delivers shimmering cleans and rich harmonic overtones, while the lower sealed-back chamber brings the tight, focused punch that high-gain players crave. Built with premium marine-grade Baltic birch and loaded with Celestion C90 and Vintage 30 speakers—carefully placed to optimize each speaker's tonal strength—this 300W beast delivers the balanced, powerful voice that helped define an era. Designed and handcrafted in Petaluma, California, this cabinet is road-ready, tour-tough and packed with the tonal versatility to inspire new sonic landscapes.

Split Back Design for Unmatched Tonal Versatility

The hallmark of the MESA/Boogie Split Back design is its hybrid approach to speaker cabinet construction. The top half features an open-back chamber, providing an airy, spacious quality that shines on clean tones and edge-of-breakup sounds. The lower sealed-back section tightens up the low end, delivering the percussive thump and aggressive punch that makes heavier styles roar. This dual-chamber approach creates a versatile tonal spectrum, eliminating the need for multiple cabs to cover a wide range of sounds. Whether you're chasing glassy cleans or thick, articulate distortion, the Split Back 4x12 has you covered.

Celestion C90 and Vintage 30 Speakers: The Perfect Pairing

The MESA/Boogie Vintage Split Back 4x12 is built to harness the best tonal characteristics of two iconic Celestion speaker types. The top open-back section houses two Celestion C90s, renowned for their smooth mids, crisp highs and robust low-end response. In the lower sealed section, two Celestion Vintage 30s push out that classic Brit-flavored midrange scoop along with tight lows and a harmonically rich top end. Together, this combination covers everything from sparkling cleans and soaring leads to chunky, growling rhythm tones—all with the dynamic response and clarity you expect from a premium MESA cabinet.

Road-Ready Baltic Birch and Black Bronco Tolex Construction

Crafted from void-free, marine-grade Baltic birch and wrapped in Black Bronco Tolex, the Split Back 4x12 is built to endure the toughest tours. Reinforced leather corners and a rugged black metal grille add durability while maintaining that classic MESA aesthetic. Track-Loc removable casters make transport easy and secure, letting you roll on and off stage without breaking a sweat. For extra protection during transport, a fitted slipcover comes included. It's a cabinet designed to take a beating while delivering pristine, powerful tone every night.

Stereo or Mono Operation—Versatility Unlocked

Whether you're running a single head or a stereo rig, the MESA/Boogie Vintage Split Back 4x12 has you covered. The rear jack plate offers standard mono operation at 8 ohms, along with a parallel mono output to link an additional 8-ohm cabinet. For stereo setups, the Split Mode inputs divide the cabinet into left and right halves, running at 4 ohms per side—perfect for wet/dry/wet rigs or dual-amp configurations. It's a level of flexibility that makes the Split Back 4x12 a powerful tool for stage and studio alike.

A Legendary Cab for Today's Players

Whether you're a gigging pro chasing massive stage presence, a recording guitarist seeking versatile tones or a vintage tone enthusiast looking for that classic MESA roar, the MESA/Boogie Vintage Split Back 4x12 guitar speaker cabinet delivers on all fronts. Its hybrid open-and-closed design, powerhouse speaker pairing and rugged build make it the ideal cabinet for players who demand dynamic, full-spectrum sound without compromise. From sparkling cleans to bone-rattling chugs, this cab covers it all—and with stereo operation and effortless portability, it's ready to handle whatever your next performance throws at it. The Split Back 4x12 isn't just a cabinet—it's a statement of tone, power and legacy.