[MrSandMan]

I have a vertical Recto 2x12 cab and love it. If you haven't seen the verticals, it basically looks just like a half 4x12 cab (with the casters too). If you get another later on, and pair them up, voila... you got yourself a 4x12 (or you can run them in stereo), if the stage is big enough, you can put one at one side and the other on the other side... and sound huge. Mine is loaded with Vintage 30s, which are my favorite speakers.

The Basson might be $100 cheaper.. but is it worth the risk of being happy? My .02 cents would be to (save up if you have to) and get the Recto.

Another question to ask yourself, can you sell the Basson and break even if you don't like it? Can you sell the Recto and break even if you ever get in a financial jam? Recto cabs hold their value.

I personally have not played the Basson. I had a Lopoline with a spit pair of eminence speakers. I don't think the Lopoline would be much different than Avatar. I personally didn't care for the lopoline after measuring it up against the Recto cab. It's like comparing a Tonka Toy to a Mac Truck.