Bare Knuckle Pickups Forum
Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Transcend on November 05, 2010, 06:42:59 PM
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hey guys i've never really looked into cabs before as i've always used combos.
But i really want to build on my sound and get a decent closed back 2x12 cab as the open back 1x12 combo isn't really cutting it for tightness and attack.
So where should i be looking for a semi decent cab at a reasonable price?
I have no idea how much cabs should or shouldn't cost as i already stated i've never really looked before.
Thanks
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Really impressed with the cab I got from Martin. Top notch.
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You should definitely check out Zilla cabs: http://www.zillacabs.com/index.php
Custom made in the UK, I swapped my Diezel 4x12 for one of his 2x12 Fatboys and have absolutely no regrets.
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Ahh it's awesome that they do unloaded cabs as i already have one of the speakers i'll be wanting to load it with as i love the man o war i have in the combo
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I've been using a Tube-Town 2x12 for about 3 years - http://www.tube-town.net/ttstore/index.php/cat/c380_TTC-Guitar-Cabinets.html
Mine's a British Series and it's great - got 2 G12H30s in it. Got it as it was quite compact and light. The flex-back is really useful - at home I keep the back on but when playing with a band/gigging I take the back off which spreads the sound a lot more. They come unloaded which sounds like something you're after. I think mine took about 2 weeks to get here, great service from them as well.
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Matamp and Orange are worth a look...
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On a related note, anyone know of a company that makes good angled 4x10 cabs?
Mark.
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I'm pretty sure Matamp can do you one of those...
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2x12?! PDT_008
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2x12?! PDT_008
i take that as you think i should go for a 4x12 ??
I was thinking 2x12 originally for space issues.
Upon further thinking a 4x12 would take up the same amount of floor space and thats my main issue as i have plenty of room in regards to height.
what are the tonal differences other than a 4x12 sounding twice as big?
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As transport costs can be high, for cabs its vital where you live. Different cabs are great in different locations.
In general I like ported designs for 2x12, but different manufacturers have different approaches. If I were in the US Id try to get a used Port City, but its surely at the upper end of the price scale.
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I don't really think a 4x12 is that necessary other than for looks. Might give you a bit more low end but it's not like you really need that.. I do still want one though cos there's nothing cooler than a halfstack :P
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there's nothing cooler than a halfstack :P
Errr, a full stack! ;)
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bit over the top :P
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from pov, I like angled 4x12s as they're big enough to fire the sound at/around ear level. if you have a 2x12 on the floor it's just blasting past your legs (unless you have the cab on a few beer crates).
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Yeah that's what I do. The open back seems to help you to hear it better anyway.
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Framus 2x12's seem to be a good spec and come up cheap on the bay.
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I have the Framus 2x12, it's great. Very gigable.
Mark.
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The Framus is indeed a bargain.
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Avatar Speakers has probably the best price for what you get. After going through them, it sorta spoils you from other companies strictly because the price is so good. But if you live in the UK then it probably isn't the best option, all that vats and shipping cost. :(
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