Cabs

[Stevepage]

Hey guys, I've been a member of this board for years (Maliciousteve), I had to re-register as I tried to change my email address to a current email but it didn't work out. So I have to start all over again.

I've been thinking about possibly getting a new cab near the end of the year and I have 3 in mind.

Framus 2 x 12
Marshall 1936 2 x 12
Orange 2 x 12

As you can see I want to have V30's and something a little smaller than my current 4 x 12. Which of these would you recommend?

I'm looking for something with a sweet midrange, smooth highs that cut through and a good tight bass response. Most of these come from the amp, I know (running a Laney VH100R) but I need something that will kick my sound out more.

[_tom_]

Orange are meant to be awesome, they look cool as well. The only bad thing I've read about them is that they dont record very well, but thats only what a few people on HC have said so I dont know if thats neccesarily true or not.

I have a Tube Town (http://www.tt-cabs.com/index.html) british series 2x12 and its great, good value for money. With 2 G12H speakers mine cost about £240 including shipping.

edit - also, I've read a few times that the tolex on the Framus is quite thin and tears easily, just something to bare in mind.

[Twinfan]

Have you run your amp throuhg a 2x12 with V30s before???

They can be a bit middly in my 1936 Marshall.  Great if that's what your amp likes (Super Klipp-Bass) but awful if it doesn't (JTM45).

Try before you buy...

[the_bleeding]

framus. Its cheaper than the orange, weighs a bit less, and is still really durable.  Though, i'd personally get the orange because i like the look and framus is unavailable to me hah.

[ailean]

Orange.

I have no idea what any of the others sound like, but the orange looks so much cooler! :twisted:

I have an Orange 1x12 which I love.

[hamfist]

Have a look at the cabs from these guys - http://www.myspace.com/zilla_music .  The cabs are very reasonably priced and made in the UK. I have a closed back 2x12 from them and construction quality seems OK-good. They use slightly smaller dimensions than many, and slightly thinner ply, which makes the cabs VERY portable, but still amply sturdy enough. For me it was a good compromise. Sounds good too.
  Oh, and they also do them in orange.

Alan

[JDC]

the normal marshall 1936 doesn't have vintage 30s, but there is a version with vintage 30s, I've only seen it for sale on 1 website, so I'm guessing it's only just become available

engl do a 2x12 with vintage 30s too, I'm guessing it's around the same cost as the orange but I wouldn't have a clue what to recommend

[Mr Ed]

Marshall 1936 2 x 12

As you can see I want to have V30's...

That's exactly what I've got to run my JCM900 through and it sounds fan-$%&#ing-tastic!  :D

[Henk]

Option 2, the marshall, i would buy it used because i think speakers only get better when used properly for some time and if they are busted up youll notice anyway(they sound really dark and kind of wobbly).

Just my 2 cents

[hunter]

I have a Heritage 2x12 which is about the best I heard (and I heard some), it's a ported design, so fulller and more 3D than most cabs.

Top notch as well are Bogner2x12.

They aren't much more expensive than Orange but sound better than any of your 3 and are much lighter than Orange for sure.

[LazyNinja]

Top notch as well are Bogner2x12.

They aren't much more expensive than Orange but sound better than any of your 3 and are much lighter than Orange for sure.

Where did you find them for Orange price? The one I found online was £570!