2x12 cabs – advise me!

[hamfist]

Something I was jsut discussing with someone, and though you chaps might have some thoughts on:

It seems quite a few people seem to be fond of 4x12s with 2 G12K-100s and 2 Vintage 30s, with the speakers of the same type installed diagonally across from each other. This got me to thinking about the possibility of using one of each in a 2x12. Good idea, or is it something that's only going to be effective in a 4?

I've not tried that particular mix, but have mixed other speakers to good effect in a 2x12

[hamfist]

Indeed!  I like to hear the full band and not just me  ;)

Actually, if you have a speaker(s) pointing nearer your ears, you'll be able to get away with significantly less volume to hear yourself properly, as it's a much more efficient way of hearing your own amp. That way, there's actually less chance of being too loud in the whole band context.
  I am frequently asked to turn UP by other band members.

[Twinfan]

That's what I mean Alan - you're obscuring the wider band by pointing you directly up to your ears.  I like leaving the amp on the floor so I can hear everyone else better  :)

[Crazy_Joe]

I have the Laney, it's brilliant, but you need a good head to really make it sound lush. If not you will probably need to change the speakers out to something slightly better. It's brilliant though and very compact, much smaller than any other 2x12's i've come across.

[hamfist]

That's what I mean Alan - you're obscuring the wider band by pointing you directly up to your ears.  I like leaving the amp on the floor so I can hear everyone else better  :)

I don't find that Dave.  I just don't need as much volume from my amp/cab. I also get the full bandwidth of my tone to my ears, instead of the hugely treble cut tone that you get to your ears if you stand up playing, with your cab on the floor.

As I said earlier, it's just a matter of personal preference.

[Twinfan]

Of course - sorry if I came across a bit negative.  I meant *I* find I obscure the wider band sound if I do what you do.  Horses for courses as you say!  :)

[Tellboy]

I fitted a couple of Webber Beam Blockers in my Hellcat Combo with good results. Unfortunately the cost of getting them over here was nearly as much as the BBs - not sure if anybody stocks them in the UK.

http://www.webervst.com/blocker.html

[Bob Johnson]

Regarding the idea of mixing two different speakers in one cab; I personally think it's a great idea if you can find the combination that suits you. I use a G12T-75 and a V30 in a cab that I built myself. It's a bit larger than most 2 x 12 cabs and has a three quarter back design that I nicked from an old mesa boogie that a mate had. It works exremely well!

[_tom_]

I just realised how cheap those Laney GS 2x12s are.. under £200! Really tempting so I could have a stereo "4x12" rig haha. Totally unneccesary :P