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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: paulburns1984 on April 05, 2007, 01:42:54 AM

Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: paulburns1984 on April 05, 2007, 01:42:54 AM
Hi I'm going to be getting a VJ next week and although I would rather get the head and cab than the combo, but are there any decent cheap cabs that would work well with it.

Alternatively for money reasons I could just get the combo for now and then later on down the line get a decent cab can use the VJ combo as just a head - but isn't there limits to this because it only has a 6ohm output? Are tehre any decent cabs that work with 6ohm outputs?
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: Hell Hound on April 05, 2007, 07:48:34 AM
VJ combo has a 4ohms out. For the head check the Framus FR212CB (300€) or even the Harley Benton G212 Vintage (200€) on thomann.de (http://www.thomann.de). those 2 use Celestion V30.
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: Ratrod on April 05, 2007, 11:12:21 AM
You could get a matching VJ extension cab. I've seen them on the internet for $130.-. Musicians friend, I think.

I still haven't seen them Europe, though.
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: Elliot on April 05, 2007, 12:46:27 PM
The VJ head has 4,8 and 16 ohm outputs (and 4ohm valve can drive 8 ohm without damage)

Have you consider the Vox V212BN 2x12 cab for £150 - it has Wharfedale copies of G12H's designed by Mr Grindrod himself.
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: Twinfan on April 05, 2007, 01:12:41 PM
I'm currently selling my 16ohm Marshall 2x12 if you're interested.  It's smaller than a full 2x12 and would be great with a VJ:

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/DSC02301Small.jpg)
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: paulburns1984 on April 05, 2007, 02:03:30 PM
how much you selling for?

If I get the combo and then save up a bit what options of cabs do i have with the 4ohm output? Sorry I just don't quite understand this whole 4 ohm business and I think it's daft that the VJ combo is the same price as the VJ head.
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: Twinfan on April 05, 2007, 02:19:53 PM
Quote from: paulburns1984
how much you selling for?


£150...
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: paulburns1984 on April 05, 2007, 03:05:27 PM
bit to rich im afraid, my budgets 165, take out 85 for the head - i suppose ill just get the combo for now.

So what cabs can work with a 4ohm output? for the future!
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: paulburns1984 on April 05, 2007, 03:11:25 PM
btw, anyone know if its possible to get Avatar cabs in Europe? I hear good things...
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: dave_mc on April 05, 2007, 04:39:50 PM
just to add my two cents, I don't really like the sound of the VJ with v30's... or at least my laney tt 4x12 with v30's... worth bearing in mind, i guess.

if you can find that epi cab anywhere, it might be worth a try... it certainly suits it in looks, seems to be a decent price, and on paper sounds good. would be worth a try to see if it's any good, at least.
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: paulburns1984 on April 05, 2007, 10:20:58 PM
oops double post
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: paulburns1984 on April 05, 2007, 10:21:17 PM
can i just get this question answered please cos I'm a bit confused....

If i get the combo and have just the 4ohm output ....    does that mean I can't use it with most cabs? Do i need to use a special kind of cab with it? Are there any cabs that would work with it???
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: Twinfan on April 05, 2007, 10:29:42 PM
You can use any cab with a 4ohm input.  There's loads of choice out there depending on budget, speaker preference etc.
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: dave_mc on April 05, 2007, 10:51:24 PM
yeah. obviously you have more choice with the head, though. but yeah, i doubt you'd be stuck. i went head because I already had a 16 ohm cab (plus it looked cooler).  :lol:
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: paulburns1984 on April 05, 2007, 10:52:31 PM
thats  great guys thanks for clearing that up
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: CJ on April 06, 2007, 04:34:56 AM
if you want a smaller marshall cab, look for a 1965 a or b. its a 4x10. i got mine off of ebay for a whopping $150 us dollars. thats what, like 80 pounds (or whatever the hell you crazy britains use)?
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: noodleplugerine on April 06, 2007, 04:37:52 AM
Quote from: callme.nasty
if you want a smaller marshall cab, look for a 1965 a or b. its a 4x10. i got mine off of ebay for a whopping $150 us dollars. thats what, like 80 pounds (or whatever the hell you crazy britains use)?


Pretty much, but the fact the matter is the way things go $150 = £150.
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: CJ on April 06, 2007, 04:50:35 AM
Quote from: noodleplugerine
Quote from: callme.nasty
if you want a smaller marshall cab, look for a 1965 a or b. its a 4x10. i got mine off of ebay for a whopping $150 us dollars. thats what, like 80 pounds (or whatever the hell you crazy britains use)?


Pretty much, but the fact the matter is the way things go $150 = £150.


why can't the whole world go by US dollars. all hail the great american dollar!
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: Swedey the cat on April 08, 2007, 10:26:46 AM
heres the proper cab due in stock at thomann on 15/4/07!
ill be buying one at 95 plus delivery! 8)  :D

http://www.thomann.de/gb/epiphone_valve_junior_1x12_cabinet.htmbe
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: paulburns1984 on April 08, 2007, 06:44:25 PM
that sounds really good and at a nice price. I could just about afford that, wouldn't leave me any room for any pedals tho - but bday coming up in june so i could wait till then for peds!
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: Kilby on April 09, 2007, 01:03:56 AM
I know a couple of folks who have bought from these guys, ok you will have to find your own speakers, but you won't end up with a load of cr@ppy chipboard that some 'Name' mfgrs would sell you

Rob...
Title: Any decent cheap cabs for use with a VJ Head?
Post by: Ratrod on April 09, 2007, 12:16:15 PM
Quote from: Swedey the cat
heres the proper cab due in stock at thomann on 15/4/07!
ill be buying one at 95 plus delivery! 8)  :D

http://www.thomann.de/gb/epiphone_valve_junior_1x12_cabinet.htmbe


Got to have it. I'm starting saving today. Guess I won't be going to the bar for a couple of weeks.