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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Transcend on May 29, 2011, 09:35:16 AM

Title: What restrictions are there with vertical cabs?
Post by: Transcend on May 29, 2011, 09:35:16 AM

I am thinking of getting a vertical 2x12 made and would be wanting it to be 25" long and 9.5" deep so that it matches the size of my SLO clone.

Is there a restriction in how much baffle you can add and if there is a tonal trade off because of this.

I really don't require a 4x12 but if the extra baffle is going to have a negative impact i will just go that route.

Thanks guys

Title: Re: What restrictions are there with vertical cabs?
Post by: jpfamps on May 29, 2011, 05:28:20 PM

More baffle will make the cab nearer to an ideal infinite baffle, which will extend bass response, all things being equal.

Perhaps more pertinently a larger baffle implies a larger cab and a greater internal volume which will reduce the resonant frequency of the cab.

Title: Re: What restrictions are there with vertical cabs?
Post by: Transcend on May 29, 2011, 05:32:46 PM

Quote from: jpfamps on May 29, 2011, 05:28:20 PM

More baffle will make the cab nearer to an ideal infinite baffle, which will extend bass response, all things being equal.

Perhaps more pertinently a larger baffle implies a larger cab and a greater internal volume which will reduce the resonant frequency of the cab.

Hmm i arent sure i want extended bass response.

Thanks for the input

Title: Re: What restrictions are there with vertical cabs?
Post by: Alex on May 30, 2011, 11:36:07 AM

The thickness will also have an impact. The thicker and sturdier the more metal, the lighter and more resonant the more woody/vintage. Similar to comparing an ENGL cab to a Fender Bassman cab.